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1A Man or men (4) ??E?
8A Q. OR? Truly (4) ??E?

23A Doll like a hubby in relief (8) A?O?A?L? looks like ADORABLE but not seeing word play
9A Was ross Sea's Ross? (8) ?S?E?S?R looks like anagram to give ASSESSOR but, again not seeing word play.

1 could be crew?

CREW looks good thanks rusty

23. Relief could be "the dole""
Is Rab not Mary doll's husband?
Adorable looks good, John.

Thanks again Rusty

I think 8A is AMEN

16A Barmy Army did for Joe (6) R?O?E?

16a rooted?

ROOTED ... could you explain word play please?

Joe Root is an English cricketer and the barmy army follow the team all over the world.

Well done, Stevie!
All new to me!

Thanks Stevie - great stuff !