Hi
Can anyone explain the wordplay for 9 across: Obtaining a low grade, failed test and made no progress (9) S _ A _ N_ T_D I assume it's stagnated but don't know why (except the 'made no progress')
Also I'm completely stuck on 17 across: Ah, padre! Clue to that is difficult relationship with step-parent (7,7) the letters I'm sure of are P_A_D_A _A - - - - -
Any help gratefully received!
Thanks in advance