i may have cracked it. however/?
8a "where a nod initially nods off for the present.
3 words 4,3,3
???e and ?O?
possible here and now ???
21a "negative is that Yankee answer....
4 letters ???? maybe NOPE
1d "a woman's work is never done,so,if x marks the spot, go figure
this lot as a labour of love!"
10 letters ?????p?e?s
i think sextuplets.
27a "make a note....before the 3rd will help.
2 words 4 &4
m?R? d?w?
mark down maybe.
6d. "take the 5th and still end up in this grave situation!"
8 letters or 2 words of 4&4. BONEYARD ???