18a. They are the mainstay of the most readable prose -as any judge should render (6, 9) ???P?? ???????E?
1d Must be the masterplan of the mastermind!(10) ?????????D
17d Only way to catch those bloody burglars? (3-6) ? red handed
6d. Cian O Connor: we give you carte blanche for your bronze (4,4)
Many thanks in advance for any help