Thought this week was easier than last but....
1a "Rock perhaps worn by wife" 4 letters ????
2d "notice fellow accessory" (hyphenated) 5 letters ??b?n
23a "Spruce only partly remaining, cut by saw" 5 letters ????e
24a "Cooler resident maybe kind partner" 5 letters n???t
17d "metal contracted before stone splits" 2'words 5 letters h???t
Hope you can help. Frustrate