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2 Down, Illustrators big win,securing back of magazine (7)

3 Down, Vexes US athlete,taking tops off footwear (5,4)

5 Down, Archaeological study possibly revealing glory? I say so (11)

8 Down, Bird not getting maximum elevation? (9)

Compiler - PHI

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2d (John) Tenniel (illustrator of Punch etc.)

big win is Ten Nil + e (end letter of magazine)

8d Partridge

part ridge

5d anagram - glory i say so

Assyriology

5, Assyriology.

3d ankle sock
(r)ankles (?)ock ? Unsure of parsing

OK Jock is North American slang :

an enthusiastic male athlete or sports fan, especially one with few other interests.

That's it, Jazzgirl!
"Jock" is a term used in the States for an athlete.

snap !

Good morning and many thanks to you all.