Last half dozen to get-not sure if answers correct-help needed please: 8a(9)engross ---o-r--- 10a(9) held within ---t-t--- 15a(7) malice -r-e-t- (I thought cruelty?) 26a(5)ahead -e-s- 3d(4) therefore 6d(7) circles -----e- (I thought circles but it has to fit in with 8 & 10 down Thanks a lot for any help
thanks a lot - as I thought I had got a clue wrong but have sorted it now - 6d should have been orbs and the answer is spheres.
I am still stuck on 26a(5)lead -e-s- (the e is in phrases-clue sayings and the s is in intense clue serious.