Stuck on a corner of the Crusader- help please:-)

[Beatrice35]

Oh my gosh, brain is struggling big time on Wednesday's Crusader crossword in the Express. Please help me. Many thanks in advance. :-) 15 Down) Enid's mad about copy, and impressed ( think it may be inscribed yet not sure) 9 letters, 23 Across) River associated with having revived(7) 19 Down) Finish story, that's something to be included(6) 26 Across) Decide to send artist a bitter composition(9) and 22 Down) Seek out a tiny bit(5) Lastly, is 16 Down) Assailant ? The clue for 16Down) Attacker has trouble in Santa's organisation. Many thanks. Having a nightmare, puzzle wise today!!

[sedge47]

26a. arbitrate (anag RA + bitter)

[BigDave44]

23a r allied

[Beatrice35]

Thanks Sedge47 :-)

[Beatrice35]

Thanks Big Dave44 :-)

[BigDave44]

22d trace

16d is ok - don't see the problem anag of santas around ail

[Beatrice35]

Is 19 Down:- Addend ? Thanks guys:-)

[BigDave44]

Likewise 15d - anag of enids about crib

[Beatrice35]

My brain is rusty today. Thanks everyone for the explanations and the help- bless you all! Warmest wishes and hugs, Bea :-)

[mac44]

19d. Yes Addend, finish story is add end.

[BigDave44]

Addend looks ok. An addend is a number which is involved in addition. A bit like dividend in division.

[BigDave44]

... and I forgot to say to enjoy the rest of the day. You are always so nice to other people !!

[Beatrice35]

Thanks BigDave44- much appreciated. Working with some different puzzles at the moment on my DS- Dr Layton and The Curious Village- really stretching the brain ,yet, enjoying the lateral challenges. Hope you have a good Thursday. Bless you, ciao for now, Bea :-)