16d.9lets. Thoroughly searched and chased out of office. R-n-----d.
21d.7lets. Like first or second disturbance disrupting exam. D-----l.
23d.5lets. Lie linking soialist leader with opponent. --o-y.
24d.5lets. Exchange by letter.----y.
23a.9lets.Top actor lacking interest.we hear. in what's right for crew.------a--.
26a.7lets. Key member of group's drunk pink gin. ----p--.