Spectator 2475

[johnpiper]

Almost there. What a long slog
1 across
Raise a fuss about street urchins. Is it asterisk or asterisa? Probable latter? Anag?
3 down. Why emerge? Is it another wordvless a u?
Why is 6 down stacia?.

[Neveracrossword]

Asterias, urchins, anagram of 'st' and 'raise a'
6 Was Atocia, I think - it's better if you give the clue.

[johnpiper]

Thanks.
Surface of shifting dunes uncle no longer traverses ?Merg?

[Neveracrossword]

3 D. I put Emerge, surface. Eme = uncle and Erg = dunes. The uncle crosses the dunes - Em erg e.

[johnpiper]

Clever. Thanks

[Neveracrossword]

Glad I could help.