1a, E?t???t, Pull out passage from a longer work.
3d, 2words, 3.5. ??? ???l?, Make public search for weapon.
5a, G???I??, Try and support young bird.
6d, ??????, Small swimmer creates pong.
8d, ???????, Curious angler goes round ship's rear anchor.
9a, T?p???s?w, Tory tours a city in rich gear.
10a, ??t??, Run over someone acting in a crowd.
11a, A?r???, A loud attack makes one scared.
12a, ?e???m??, Beefy blokes required to box new chief's heavies.