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chrise re syrup - but my point is that the first words of both phrases are commonly used to stand for the word in question. As in “ ‘ave a ….. at that geezer - ‘e’s wearing a …..!’
(Trying to remain subtle here, but the game has probably been given away a while ago).

Sorry, Christ. I’ve lost the plot. Having revisited the clue I see what you are getting at. Mea culpa. I still think it’s ok though 😉

I meant chrise - my autocorrect elevated you!

Re Chris at 47

Isn't syrup a shortening of a popular constipation remedy, the last word of which rhymes with the target word?

I don't have the solution, but after reading here I though that was it.

Really struggling today. A beast indeed.

philo @54
My point was that you have to go from "syrup" to what it's slang for, then to another slang word. Seems a step too far to me.

Thanks Chris - I think I see what you mean, although I still don't have the answer.

But in their slang forms they are exact synonyms, which is why I think it’s ok!

Getting there now but lots of gaps in the SE corner. Could someone tell me what I'm looking for with 17a? That might help. Or 18d. Thanks!

I'm not convinced by my answer to 17 - I have a horse - but 18 is an anagram.

I still can't see 3 or 12!

I think the definition of 17a is the last word ; and 18d is an anagram of 2d and "tart", the last word also being the definition.