Glasgow Herald Christmas Eve Crossword

[May54]

Just wondering if some kind soul will help me get started on this cryptic crossword! I've managed to solve a few of the clues but a push in the right direction would be great. 28a Spring month with princess blushing (4-8) 45a Expert in crystals and metals with origin that's hazy (12) Thanks

[Captain2]

45 mineralogist

[Captain2]

Have to any letters at all for 28a May?

[May54]

Thanks for your help, Captain2. No, I don't have any letters for either clue, I did mean to add that before posting my request.

[writesbad]

belatedly, 28a must be

well-mannered
well = spring
m = month
anne = princess
red = blushing

was there perhaps another word in the clue?

[May54]

Thanks, writesbad - that was the whole clue, but brilliantly worked out and explained! I wasn't on that track at all.