10a short and sharp musical backing by orator (8) - t - - - a - -
18a storage accessory OK for car model (4 4 ) r- - - / r - c -
23a some gi's awful conceit (6) - - o - s -
3d scientist newton had one article in the bag (5) i - a - -
5d deflate and oputwit second doctor holding last letter
(3 4 2 4) c - t / - - - n / - - / - i - -