27a equivalent people on the other side 8 and 7. Have got Opposing nead second word.
26a used in preparing omelettes 9 letter. I have put eggbatter sounds ok but probably incorrect.
23d best of anything 5 letter C?a??
16d most easy to hug 9 letter c?d???e?n
and finally
21a had as a necessary consequence 8 letter ?n?a????
22d become entrenched 3 and 2
would normally try and work out these answers but got guests coming to lunch.