1 across. Hitter through hoop – flamingo for the Queen of Hearts! 7 letters and 6 letters.
8 across. Pass accompanying passport. 4 letters.
9 across. Strange – solving crosswords? 8 letters.
10 across. Reinforced item of clothing. 4 letters and 6 letters.
12 across. Away from the bow. 6 letters.
14 across. Court clown. 6 letters.
15 across. Ruction(s). 5-5 letters.
19 across. String. 8 letters.
20 across. 14 across. 4 letters.
21 across. Comparison between two contrasting things. 13 letters.