dm world's smallest hardest crossword.

[cupid04]

1a] sober. [3]
4a] Japanese footwear. [4] geta?
5a] Mendicant's request. [4]
6a] snoop. [3]

1d] Lawyer [abbr]. [4] atty?
2d] A host. [4]
3d] Affront.[3]
4d] Pass by quickly. [3]

Sorry about lack of letters, but can't get started. I've had some ideas but cant get them to interlock.

[Mamyalynne]

6a pry

[Mamyalynne]

1a dry ?

[Cruciformist]

4d fly

[Mamyalynne]

1a sober can be SAD so 1d may be SILK?

[Cruciformist]

1d atty seems OK for attorney

[Cruciformist]

2d mass army gang - take your pick

[Mamyalynne]

It does yes, but leaves us sober starting 'a'?? mmmm

[Cruciformist]

4a geta seems fine for Japanese footwear

[dannyk13]

4a could be zori &4d zip

[ronayne]

I have tabi for japanese footwear, am i wrong?

[Mamyalynne]

lke those danny

[Cruciformist]

5a alms??

[ronayne]

danny13k, i'm going with yours. couldn't of anything for pass by quickly, zip is perfect!

[Mamyalynne]

5a plea??

[Mamyalynne]

3d vex or dig ?

[dannyk13]

could 5. be I beg to fit with dig

[cupid04]

thanks for all your helpful suggestions. I'll let you know shortly which ones fit!

[cupid04]

thanks for all your help. finally finished it. gone for:-
1a] SAD
4a] ZORI
5a] ALMS
6a] PRY
1d] SOLR [SOLICITOR]
2d] ARMY
3d] DIS
4d] ZAP

[mallyh]

1d silk

[Mamyalynne]

I offered Silk earlier too.