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Perhaps it's today's heatwave, but I although I've got the answers thanks to helpful forum contributors, I still can't link them back to the clues. 17A: 'Bishop in association with knight possessed by desire for freedom' - CARTE BLANCHE. 22A:'Call to back price rise' - SPRING. Could anyone kindly indulge me?

Sp - starting price? call - ring - maybe.

Bishop - B
association - Cartel = Carte Bl
knight - N(from chess)
possessed by desire - Ache

freedom to do what you want = Carte Blanche.

sallyw and trevor. Many thanks for the explanations. I can now sleep comfortably tonight, humidity permitting!