35ac Spin renders pointless, maybe, what offenders did (6) ---T-D 43ac Carpet's too fine to smother this, on reflection (8) F-----E- 53ac A round metal case is made by one (7) ----D-R 56ac Daily...
12a Short author using sentimental language about Republican ruler (8) ?o???n?? 27a Curry, perhaps made from fish and boiled rice(3-6)i?e ?????? 18d Natter with mate outside before start of gig (7)...