6a, ???d, Within academic education, reduced number of degrees.
7d, ????l?a, Low mark in French I called wrong.
10a, M?????r, Follow a random path as repairman covering area.
11d, 3words, 5.1.7. ??t?r ? ??s?i?n, Father of Asian maltreated ,in a way.
24a, S?o?s?r, provide backing for track about pair holding hands.