Last 3! 8d U_A_ Flower essential for horticulturalist 9d T_E _ _ _I_Y _E_N_O_ Play doctor in a truly fine home 18a _ _ _L_T_E Latvian entering competition Swiss dish Thanks in anticipation....
22a _ _L_ - _ _A_ Acting with bold heart in attempt to resolve 7. (answer to 7 is score-draw)
27a U_ _ _U_ _ _ N No to the French teacher going over Latin.
Thanks in anticipation...
2d _ _ _ E _ C _ _ R Couple required to pick up this litter.
25a P _ D _ _ _ A designated driver and newsman, after parking, trudged off
Thanks in anticpation...