The last few before I go to the characters. Thanks for any help in advance!
ACROSS:
24 Monkey jumps near portico (5): ST?AI ( STOAI ? )
DOWN:
6 In America blessed pasty sustains temple (7): UPS?A?S ( Thought it could have been UPSTATE.)
30 Box of spinach with fish (6): S?G?AR
33 Leader of England in cricket (5): ?R?LG
Good Sunday morning to you all! Thanks for the help, and 40(A) is sorted out. All the characters have now fallen into place, but just one final verification...is 1(D) a valid word ( SILOU )?