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Thanks for the additional 'prompt' peediebreeks - (I still have not made the connection, but the night is young).

I entered this discussion because I thought it might be molten but agree that mo + ten leaves an l. I know the word Keith is referring to and think it may be correct but since does not like to give his answer ( no criticism) I won't either. Good Luck.

It sounds as if it is not my place in France to give the answer!!

Out of interest, what is the clue/answer at 10?

14A Element 10
I too know the French word adopted into English and think it correct. However I could validate MOLTEN if really pressed. MO = molybdenum; a chemical element.
Read the clue as element to the left (L) of 10 to get
MO L TEN = MOLTEN; but I think this too devious even for Myops.

Keith..You seem to getting as devious as Myops if I have got your meaning!

I went with milieu as it can mean element

still trying to finish this week
15 across Maestro's toy (6)
???T??
9 across Sell cheap - right?( 9)
????I????
4 down Composite space shebeen (6)
????v?

still trying to finish this week
15 across Maestro's toy (6)
???T??
9 across Sell cheap - right?( 9)
????I????
4 down Composite space shebeen (6)
????v?

15A - surname of conductor (maestro) Simon
9A - this is what is left over and sold cheaply - your 'l' should be (i)

4A - this answer could also be a member of the chicory family