to w rite, poor writer gets a sharp blow (5) - WHACK {W}{HACK} 23 - Expensive car — too much indulgence affecting Rau (6) - JAGUAR {JAG}{RAU*} 24 - Motionless felines get back with appeal (6) - STATIC {STA{TI}C}<- 26 - Ex-cricketer accepts v ictory by young one (5) - LARVA