2 clues down:
1)a novel way to begin letter of thanks penned by escort - 7,3
CHAP(T)ERONE
2)fork in wide street that isn't the main route - 6
my bridge question works across with 4 letters
_ H _ _
with the last letter being the second letter of the 2nd clue down
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they would work if the 2nd answer down was byroad
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what do you think?