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9 Across, Sadly irate with much of joint pain (9)

11 Across, They try bridge opponents and crime writer (8)

14 Across, Creating room for second arrangement of initial gaps (12)

18 Across, Rioter's trial involved soldiers (12)

Compiler - PHI

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11 ESSAYERS

18a territorials

9a rheumatic

14, S patialising.

A word I've never seen, rusty! (though I see how it, and the clue, works)

Good morning to all and many thanks.

Good afternoon, Diablos!
Glad we could help!