Observer 3710

[Woolwinder]

Stuck on 7 down "Cover, outside dry shelter, new part of connecting rod and 5 across "Settlement made by prince in drama". My ideas dont fit!! Help, please

[Lie-in King]

7d Little end - 'lid' (outside) 't(ee)t(otal) (dry) lee (shelter) n(ew)'
5a Hamlet

[Woolwinder]

Thank you Lie-in King. You always come to my rescue. Purr-fect

[Lie-in King]

Hi Woolwinder - sorry, I only just realised that you didn't include the letter counts - it's always nice to do so, in order that people without the puzzle can more readily help :-)

[Lie-in King]

We crossed there ^ - you're welcome :-)