Sun Times 4335

[timbo59]

16d Around end of summer, termites suffer for a few months (9) t***e***a - and not too sure about the final 'a'. All help appreciated.

[hammersgirl]

trimester? (anag of termites around last letter of summer)

[ulysses100]

trimester

[timbo59]

thanks both, at least I was right about not been too sure about the final 'a'

[johndeeby]

26a = arid

[pauljennings]

trimester r from end of summer +anagram of termites
means a 3 month period
26a is arid
r from river +assistance means aid=arid

[timbo59]

thank you for the last two pieces of help