The first line of a 4 (two words) consists of 7A and the puzzle’s 3 41; the second line is 7D 12 33 37 (six words in total). Cryptic indications in seven clues are incomplete; in each case, the answer is formed when the indicated part has 12 33.
Across
1 Fret about fixing toy (11, two words)
11 Rook in spot with energy in attacking position (6)
13 Change in Romeo – product of bonding action? (7)
15 Rodents, when after cover, retreating (5)
16 Wise to follow uniform practice (5)
17 Improvement in part for all to see in...
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