Morning - I've just started the crossword and have only filled in constrained for 1 across, but then I looked at 2 down and thought it might be prod. Wish I knew a typing code for a puzzled and perplexed face! : )
Afternoon emrach
The second one - English is usually E, follow it with the name of a type of clergyman to give a (clumsy) word for someone who puts things up.
The other is originally a sailing term meaning that the halyard (used for hoisting the sail) is up as far as it can go. Noew more usually means "very full". The accountant is of the Chartered variety; the wine is generic German
Hi ChrisE Haven't had a chat for a while hope you are well. Only on for a couple of minutes but life after Friday should be back to normal so I will be prepared for Clue Chain next week.