23 across ... played moderately slowly, also neat in a way. (7) a-d---e 20 down He guarded English in stone enclosure (5) H---e I have a feeling it is Hedge but cant see why.
22 across What Happiness! Poinsetta for instance has no black. u-h-r-- 18 Down Exedition in South Africa managed to avoid cape, - a --i I think it must be safari but can't s ee why?
Stuck on three. 5 down Dashed round area after appointed time. B---t-d 10 across Loose clue dan solved U---c-d 23 down Unnamed gift arranged in advance P-e-e-
Stuck on three. 6 down Head of Army reserves welcomed soldiers in vessel A-r-- 3 down and a city orchestra A-s- 13 across United? Little may come of it in the end -l-i---e-y