16d) Some chianti, pastis, olives and anchovies? (9) A???????I
18d) Sponsored child of Mafia boss? (6) no letters
18a) Greek publishers association (5) ??O??
24a) Some early moisture expected, say, to decrease (7) ??W?S??
27a) Produces sounds like petrol engine with new starter? (7) ??T?U??
All help greatly appreciated
Can I just say to all my band of brothers and sisters who do the Daily Mail Xwords and contribute their help to us when needed how much I sincerely appreciate their concerns when I went AWOL over the last few days.I read bryands first posting yesterday and was suprised and touched that I had been missed.Thank you all.