9 Across, Country initially in rush to be the fastest of all? ( 5,4)
11 Across, Antipodean,a sweating crook (9)
13/15 Across, King William found on Greek island with old British singer (5,8)
18 Across, Tatty brocade around sack of bones,perhaps,that has over a hundred holes (8,5)
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