18d. 7 letters. second accessory for cockney woman ? it might be a cosh. s-n-b--. 23d. 4 letters. obscure publicity from publisher falling short. -l--. 27a. 5 letters. stiff and unemotional female getting dumped. ----d. 20d. 7 letters. hopelessnesswhen leader's gone? there could be benefit. u-i-i-y.