These are clues from an assortment of crosswords:-
One's played and lads given a work of thanks (6) ???A??
Transport not well used (9) ?????A???
Result of changing a coat (6) ????E?
Get off to a smoking start (6) ??I???
Second type of coffee (7) ????A??
Is the last one INSTANT? If so, why?
Thanks for any suggestions.