Azed 2424 (Last Two)

[JJ109]

1d Mixed bevvies, only half taken up? What’s the point? (4) C _ _ P
Cusp ?? but why?
11a Polish, like one of my lovers, might one suppose? (4) _ AN _
Sand?? but why?

In addition, the third letter of 1d is the first letter of 11a

Many thanks

[emmie]

anagram of cups perhaps

[Jackdaw33]

George Sand was a French female novelist who had many lovers, including the Polish composer Chopin. To sand means to polish.

[JJ109]

Thanks Jackdaw (and Emmie) - I still do not see cusp though!

[Toorak]

Only half of cups (ps) reversed

[Jackdaw33]

Anagram of cups in which only half the letters are reversed (taken up).

[JJ109]

Yes, I see it now, thanks Toorak!

[JJ109]

and Jackdaw again!

[emmie]

and me lol

[emmie]

we can only try.....

[emmie]

sorry apologies i didn't see your remarks, put it down to being too early for brain engage....