Thanks Joker and Trevor. I did gain an A with your help so relay fits nicely...but not finished yet! And thanks for the explanations.
1. Clearly not a good impression (A)-L-R
SLUR OR BLUR????
2. Tugboat? (6) -U-G-R
3. Built-up area of urban development (4,4)
H-L- --W- ??HILL TOWN
4. Pulls to one side, then another (4) --W-
*if my guess above is right, then 1st
letter is T