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Struggling to start and may have made an initial error!

Thought 1ac was CRASH PAD - Pack up stuff for temporary abode (5,3) but not sure why?

Then 3d would be:
Lockkeeper to become leading musician? (8)
H-E——

Can’t think of a word that fits?

Maybe not crash pad?

3, Headband.

If something "packs up" it could be said to have "crashed"
"Pad" can mean "stuff".

Thanks rusty.

I had 10ac as MASTERSPY

This could be M’s part? Yes (9)

Which gave me the E third letter....

Glad to help, Krum!
"Spymaster" is a better fit!

Just worked out it’s dpymaster!

Thank you rusty - having a mad moment for a bit!

Well done, Krum!