DT26,038

[phuquehall]

My brain is clearly on vacation this week and I'm well and truly stuck!
1a Number having necessary skill and power to be defended (10).
4d Amusing way to maximise the pounds (5, 3, 4, 3).

Any help much appreciated.

[tyrepill]

1a Ten ability
4d Laugh and grow fat

[factor-fiction]

Anny letters at all?

[factor-fiction]

If you get stuck on others you can get hints on here:
http://bigdave44.com/2009/09/19/dt-26038-hints/