SUNKCOSTFALLACY

SENDINTHECLOWNSChild's new sonnet adapted Sondheim number LETMESAYMYPIECE"I need to get a word in!" TASTEISTHEENEMYStart of a quote WHENCANYOUSTARTQuestion posed at the end of a successful job interview IDONTUNDERSTANDConfusion comment STUMBLINGBLOCKSObstacles ... or a hint to three squares in this puzzle SOMETHINGSAMISSConfusion comment ALLTHEYEARROUNDUnearthly ordeal having to reorganise Dickens’ work (3,3,4,5) PASSTHEHATROUNDCrook headhunts pastor to solicit donations HAVENOTRUCKWITHStay clear of SUSPENSEACCOUNTMoney temporarily put aside here for thriller? (8,7) CANYOUHEARMENOWQuestion from someone looking for a stronger cell signal TAKETOYOURHEELSQuickly leave, like a woman fond of party footwear? (4,2,4,5)