4d. Awareness one's halfway through jail term. (9) S???I?R?E (if I have others correct!)
3d. Pancake landing after take-off killed eight initially. (5) L???E
21a. Gossip, a spiteful woman, admits drawback. (8) C?I?C?A? Is it chitchat and if so, why?
Any help would be gratefully received.