9a Subdean - 'be' (live, around) 'd' (heart of) 'Sudan'
2d Rabbit meat - 'vegetarian' + 'wouldn't want this' - because it's "in a bun(ny)"
3d Flexed (crooked; bent) - 'Fed' (lawman, round) 'l(ine)' + 'ex' (old)
17d Screwtop (cap) - 'stop' (stay, outside) 'crew' (hands)