23 across. Clue: Container with parrot's snack (6). I have: ???A?E.
17 down. Clue: Claw found in river? Much less (3,5). I have ?E? ??O?E. The second letter of the answer to the first clue is the fourth letter of the answer to the second clue. More help please as there seems to be about a zillion words that fit both these clues.