7(a) I have ?o?i?e?
I'm too lazy/tired to explain the instructions in the grid.
One of the missing letters is an x
The six letter word left when removing the x should answer the clue:-
"Was heartless, left " ( I think!)
Thanks - it does, doesn't it. But I can't believe I've made so many mistakes ( although anything is possible!)
This is my last one to finish the puzzle and the crossing letters I've given seem to be OK.
All understood now - thanks a lot. For what it's worth I had co-liver for 1 (d). I make up the occasional word - although just possibly I made a mistake and the word exists!