tel Cryptic 2597

[allcott]

27a theoreticianwho doesn't have to stand up for his opinions (8,6) ?????a?r
?r?t??

12a Irregular dieting is no problem for eater ????g?s????
8d In this cause , nut becomes excited? Just the opposite ?????h?s???t??
Thanks in advance for any help given

[jwlswann]

8d unenthusiastic

[Lie-in King]

27a Armchair critic
12a Indigestion - anag 'dieting is no'
8d Unenthusiastic - anag 'in this cause nut'

[Euphemia]

27a armchair critic

[beckersjay]

12a indigestion

[allcott]

many thanks for prompt response - wish I was better at cryptics - wouldn't make a good decoder !!!