More of a cryptic quiz than crossword:
1 – It’s only diamonds, to be fair! (7)
2 – Ancient, that is, within the induction of Samurai religious warrior. (7)
3 – Iguanas, newts, frogs and natterjack toads start crawling. (6)
4 – A mistuned violin played after an obbligato prelude? Quasi niente. (8)
5 – Stupid old man could be onto a plan. (9)
6 – Coach C? Like a snail! (9)
7 – A fan who has nothing? (5)
Thanks in advance