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I've finished, but can't fully parse 9 down (why pussy?) and 23 down (why leader?) can anyone help?

9 pus rather than puss

can't remember the other one

24d think phonetic alaphabet

Apologies. 23d not 24

Thanks Chrise and Jack

Hi Chrise
Thanks for this, but I'm non the wiser. Where does the t come from?
I've really struggled with this crossword and I'm not sure I have 8ac right. I have a part of California.
I still have three more to get, 13ac, 5d and 6d. Any hints?

yes 8a is an (abbrev ) city of Calif
13a Tess daly is the tv presenter you need here
5d synonym for pudding ....anagram of fast and er (queen)

6d defn pretty good F + 3 letter word for broadcast or show a programme

Roof,

The T in 11d? Guilty Ate Two

Pot,

Leader in E vening