Still struggling with this one. Only have two of the 9 letter words, lots of other answers but not the critical ones, it seems. Sorry, don't know number of letters for clues below
Hard look once more in short cut for locks. (This should start with e, f, g, h or i.
Climbing ladder carrying books (Starts with d or e)
Scotsman's owner without superior allowed to change when week's right (starts with o)
Cereal grains in powder originally as real crackers break down (o or p)
All help gratefully received