6a) The way bishops move affects everyone (6,3,5) 1d) Two newsmen and a CID operative look through it ( 8,6) 8d) Special delivery had an effect on job (10,4) Sorry I have no letters, Bryan
I thought I had the equal of Mr. Mayer today but he's beaten me towards the bottom of the puzzle. 22 across. Clue: Whip is not a thing you can hear (5). I have: ??O?T. 23 across. Clue: Orderly fellow...
5d) Crows? Lots flying over the top of roof (5) I had birds but that messes up 10a) which I have as amiable - clue is Friendly sailor in a four minute race? (7)