9a passing criticism for punch not delivered head-on (9) ends in a 14d concentrate with bit very clever trick first (8) 28a Anticipated accepting nothing traitor coughed up (12)
26a Educated lawyer led astray with yen to quit (4-4) -e-l/-e-d. Also can anyone explain the answer to 2d Diplomat will chase after infernal creature (9) hellhound I don't see where the diplomat comes...