| High-pitched sound |
BLEEP |
| Lozenge-shaped |
RHOMBIC |
| Newspaper 16 dn |
JOURNALIST |
| Obtuse; forthright |
BLUNT |
| Otic membrane |
EARDRUM |
| Relating to heat |
THERMAL |
| See 1, 12, 15, 23 across and 3, 6, 9 down |
WRITER |
| Shock greatly; weapon |
POLEAXE |
| Small antelope |
ORIBI |
| Statement of admiration |
TRIBUTE |
| Words of a song |
LYRIC |
| Yet to be paid |
OWING |