24a. 10 lets. school leaver is put in row without. old trophies.-i-v-r---e. 21d. 7 lets. first of our chances at redemtion is nigh --- alas we blow it.o------. 27a. 3 lets. rascal's disappearing act in effect. --p. 29a. 2 words 4.4. happy-clapping is welcome. -l-d---d.