6d.9 lets. Occasional kicking deters cat. S-a-t----.
15a. 6 lets. Village poet endlessly surly. ---b-e.
18a. 8 lets. Mocking conrad is out of order. -a---n-c.
17d. 6 lets. Bishop a great help for primate. --b-o-.
17a. 2 words. 3.3. From child's pet .courteous gesture that's impressive. --w -o-.