Sunday Times Prize Crossword 4532 Sunday April 7Th 2013

[7thStranger]

24a) Inter the murdered cardinal (8) ??I???E?

26a) Minister finally gets minor honour when outside Cabinet (8) - possibly WARDROBE?

17d) Check container inside for bottle (8) ?E?A???? - Only thing I can think of is DECANTER?

22d) Feeble types return in a state of agitation (4) ????


Any help would be lovely and most appreciated.

[Mamyalynne]

24 Thirteen

yes

yes

Stew

[aelmpvw]

24a thirteen

[Lie-in King]

24a Thirteen (cardinal number) - anag (murder) 'inter the'
26a Yes, 'Wardrobe' - '(ministe)r' (finally, in) 'ward' (minor) + 'OBE' (honour)
17d Yes, 'Decanter' - 'can' (container, in) 'deter' (check)
22d Stew - 'wets' (feeble types, returned)

[jollyroger66]

24)thirteen
26)wardrobe
17)decanter
22)stew

[7thStranger]

Thanks all. Invaluable help as always. Enjoy the rest of your weekend.