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I make 34a (9,4) motor race ender
'checkered flag'
However, that leaves me with difficulties for 24d quietens, overcomes (7)I have s_b_k_s
and
32d intellectual (7)I have e_g_e_d

If I can get these I will have finished - help gratefully received :)

Egghead, chequered

Try chequered flag

the other one is egg head

24d is subdues

The remaining one is subdues

24d Subdued
32d Egghead

thank you all, much appreciated - I should learn to spell sometime :)

Not sure, but I think you would be correct if it was an American crossword.

thank you Pipesmoker - very kind of you.

And - good grief! -one I missed

56a (6) leg band - I have g_r_e_

Garter