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2d Rat is the def you are good with the letters
6d come to /visit . is the parsing bit
21 no it doesnt . When you have the answer the parsing is straightforward .
Will be happy to give less subtle clues but this should get you going .

Thanks stumped - that gives me the answer, but I don't see the "advance"

thanks too to chrisxx

advance = pose

Oh, as in a theory or solution?

Chrise , you are welcome , many times have I benefited from your crosswording wisdom

Finished at last! Not really very satisfying. 12a in particular is very weak.

The missing dog in17a is a Pomeranian.

Mmm no wiser on 17 parsing . I googled ''Pomeranian frets'' and the response was ''did you mean pomeranian farts'' hahaha.

Try "pomfret fish"

Thanks