Mephisto

[mra1]

Have completed this but am puzzled by 3 of of the clues - 10 down (7) prejudices Chinese response which blocks plonkers. The only possible answer is biasses - unusual spelling which Chambers gives but I dont get the word playditto 18 down (8) left sibling overwhelmed by familiar lie FAL-SIS-M and 27 across (6) very much concerned with afternoon meal - I have gone for the last word and have FARINA but again I dont get it and am not sure if this is right as I had ?ARINA! Can any of my usual mentors assist me please

[scorpiojo]

18 L sis + fam(iliar)?

[mra1]

Well that explains that one Scorpiojo - any thoughts on the other 2?

[dr b]

L + SIS in FAM (familiar)
very much = FAR; concerned with = IN; afternoon = A

[dr b]

bi = "In traditional Chinese medicine, one of five responses (bi syndromes) that present as blockages in the circulation of chi in the meridians" so BI + ASSES (plonkers)

[mra1]

thank you dr b

[magistra]

FAR = very much, IN = concerning, A = afternoon.

[Chandamama]

L SIS in FAM
Defn: lie FA(L)(SIS)M