Just one to complete.Any kind soul willing to assist? :o)
(2a)Clue BRAGS (6 letters) ?L?A?S
The letters given are the first letters from these: -
(6a) Look Out (Clue WARNING CRY!)
(7d) Ankle (Clue JOINT BETWEEN FOOT & LEG)
(8d) Sidestep (Clue SWERVE,DUCK)