The Speccie # 2563

[Matakari]

Good evening, I’m making headway with the UNCLUEDS, but a few clues are impeding my progress. I am seeking HINTS this time to help me to
move on.. Thanks in advance!
12 ( A ) Indian manager’s hesitation, in trouble (5) : A?M??
42 (A) Military decoration’s for bovids (4) : T???
26 (D) Commercial shopping area has cut down (7, two wds) : S??L?A? ( Sells At )
34 (D)Spin with ace compilers in Malay boats (5) : ?R?U?

[bookbinder]

34 (D) praus

[Toorak]

34 two letter abbreviation for spin one letter abbreviation for ace and two letter reference for how more than one compiler would describe themselves

[Toorak]

The OP asked for hints

[bookbinder]

The OP already has hints. They're called clues.

[Neveracrossword]

Matakari, my hints never seem to help!

[Tilly2]

26d
Shopping area (Think America)
Commercial...advertisement

[Matakari]

Many thanks, bookbinder, Toorak! Better give me answers
to them to save me some misery!

[Neveracrossword]

12 Aumil
42 Dsos
Small Ad
Praus

Matakari, after 13 years, do the hints really not help at all?

[Tilly2]

NAC, can you see me?

[Neveracrossword]

Yes, Tilly2 - and I thought your hint would have helped!

[Matakari]

Thanks again! I grasped the hints for 26, mall +ad, but lacked the confidence to use it.

[Neveracrossword]

Thanks, Matakari. It's been great seeing other ABers getting to enjoy the Speccie puzzle over the last decade or so, you seem to have constant battles just about every week!