I know it's tedious, but the clues and placed letters do help.
I really hope Fred hasn't gone to the garage as this is last Saturday's puzzle!!
23 Must possess said pair (4,2)
HAVE TO (sounds like HAVE TWO)
25 The open ocean, halfway across it (3-3)
MID-SEA
These, and all the other Saturday answers, will be published on my blog at midday on Thursday.
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