Everyman 3,578

[Beverley]

I'm just stuck on one:
8d: Escort at first in touch with purpose (6)
I have _T_S_D

but I'm also curious about 'why' on two:
9a: Headdress and odd items from trip abroad (5)
I assume it is tiara as that is the headless but I can't parse it
15a: Lose support of knight, put away after a deception (8)
I get the full word an the deception is 'a lie' but what is the 'nate' part?

Thanks

[ubasses]

9 TrIp AbRoAd

[Captain2]

9a from.......TrIpAbRoA

[Lie-in King]

8d At-t(ouch)-end
9a Tiara - odd letters of 'TrIp AbRoAd'
15d Alienate - 'a lie' + 'n' (knight; chess notation) + 'ate' (put away)

[Beverley]

Thank you everyone. As others have commented I think there is a new compiler. I'm just not getting the references as I used to....I guess its just a matter of time.