Am stuck on the top right hand corner viz 8 down given to faddish theory, I mostly relish upsurge of it IS???I? 9 down rotting snake found on island S????S 13 across Swellings, start of plague? what often precedes the word going round M???S 15 across midriff showing loss but no sign of age ?A?T assistance will be greatly appreciated before I gaga!