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Clue 8across
Lame letter before simple. (4). ?e?e
Clue 15 across
A state, and another that's closer. (5). ?c??a
Clue 16across
Seamen- some sailors getting. Clear. (5). e??n?
Earns? Rns =sailors? But ea?
Of course I am only hoping that the answers and grid I have already are correct. Help amyone please!

Could 8 ac be mere?

Looks like your grid is incorrect. 15a and 16a should both be 4 letters - 15a starting in second column from left and 16a ending in second column from the right.

15a would appear to be COMA or CODA and 16a EARN