Australian newspaper crossword...2 to go

[hibiscusrose]

I have just the last two to go and it's very frustrating!

clue:
point to insect on end of twig - some Aussies eat them
pattern:
B - - - N - S

clue:
edge nervously from soldier with weapon
pattern:
- - D - E -

Thanks for any help you can give
Ann

[bibblebub]

1 BUGONGS [apparently, edible Australian moths]

point = S (south) at the end
insect = BUG
on = ON
end of twiG = G

bug on g s

[mac44]

2. gidgee, gi + anag of edge, a spear.

[hibiscusrose]

Hi Mark as Best Answer

That is clever!! and so quick. I forgot to say that the third letter of the first clue was the first letter of the second but you worked it out anyway!
I've been trying since yesterday.

Thank you very much.
Ann

[bibblebub]

happy to help