Today`s x-word seems very hard - even google searches aren`t helping much. So over to you, Answerbank experts!
9 across. (8). A-E-----. In biology, the omission of sexual fusion in reproduction.
14 across. (7). EA-D---. Ornamental pendant.
28 across. (8). C-Y--I-E. The earliest source of aluminium.
29 across. (8). D-A-T-M-. Natural space between two consecutive teeth.
7 down. (6). ---T--. West country diocese.
8 down. (8). ---O---L. Conclusive admission which cannot be denied by the party it affects.
Many thanks, glasman, fangster and gobenn. However the answer to 9 across cannot be asexual (only 7 letters - 8 required). Available letters are now -A-E--X-S. Can I persuade you to have another go?
9a apomixis 6d is Torquay
14a eardrop
28a cryolite
29a datum point
7d Exeter
8d estoppel
The only one I cant' get is 27a Italian Police Officer. 6 letters