Not too bad this week but.......!
1a "Fish out for two, we hear" 7 letters p?????e
11a "desired policy finally brought in" 7 letters ??a?n??
10a "Asian characters retreating paragon meets" 4 letters si?s
16a "Lumber a disaster when cut" 7 letters ??a?i?m
24a "Finger bearing a ring mark unacceptable" 7 letters t?????h
Hope you can help please. Frustrate