1 across. Know-all – smart shoes? 6 letters and 5 letters.
9 across. Obtaining money through force. 9 letters.
10 across. Drowned river valley. 3 letters.
11 across. Japanese noodles in broth. 5 letters.
13 across. Waif eel (anag) – species of herring. 7 letters.
14 across. Rope used in ranching. 6 letters.
15 across. Shun. 6 letters.
18 across. Radioactive element. 7 letters.
20 across. Song fondly remembered: golden ___. 5 letters.
21 across. Pod, cock or souper. 3 letters.
22 across. Postal delivery service – used by Brian? 5 letters and 4 letters.
24 across. Eg seat belts – those who sieve again ? 11 letters.