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anagram of "at reading" - tragedian.

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Hi, no, 11dn is "tragedian," an anagram of "at reading." But I'm stuck on these last ones: 9ac, "Bachelor's fate to appear tired and emotional," and 10dn, "Long-tailed monkey biting old sloth." Also is 12dn "ornithology," and if so, what is 27ac, "Thirty nine books were sufficient for this Italian port?"

Can anyone help, with explanations? Thanks!

27, OT ran to

@barking dog -- could you give numbers of letters and any that you already have?

9a b lot to
10d langu o r

9 Across is BLOTTO (B + LOT + TO)
10 Down is LANGOUR (langur is a long tailed monkey about o)