9d: A small question expressing doubt, wonder or disbelief? (2,2)I? ??
15a. More audacious, boorish or impertinent (7)S?R???R
The third letter of 9d cuts 5th letter of 15a.
sassier has nothing to do with boorish, but sarkier has nothing to do with audacious or boorish, while surlier has nothing to with audacious or impertinent. that's right isn't it?