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12 I think might be BARREL
A VAT, with ERR in LAB, all backwards (U turn)

Many thanks, Chrise. I thought it was barrel, but couldn’t figure out why. Also, really annoyed that I didn’t get 5d - probably the easiest clue in the whole crossword!

For some reason, I'm struggling big-time with this Xword.
14 d.? **B*****E*
9 d.? *****D
6 d.? *******D*

Neilm1, it's always good to give the clues - then those without a copy can help, try to help.

Malone.
Yes. Good point.
But for some reason my brain clicked into gear and I finished the Xword. This happens now and again for whatever reason.

Anyone get 17 d
Americans were hogging the solution (6) A?S?E?.
If it's ANSWER then why?

Also 19d
Judge in too good a light, so stuffed right inside (8)
O?E ?R ?T?
I thought OBTURATe but it don't fit

The first one is a hidden.
The next looks like R in OVERATE to give OVER-RATE