Picaroon Compiler.

[Tilly2]

I find this compilers crosswords very difficult.
So far, I have managed to do three of yesterday's Guardian.

Why am I finding it so difficult? Any tips for getting through, please?

I don't want answers, just a bit of a nudge really.

[JJ109]

8d double def
1 Slang for a fast driver
2 A 5 letter slang for a drug followed by what Antonio was in Venice

[Tilly2]

I've done that one! :-)))))

Thank you JJ.

[JJ109]

1a A three letter slang word for a person, + a three letter word for especially diamonds (plural) = a female garment

[JJ109]

1d Nose relates to wine -

[Tilly2]

Got that one now. Thanks again JJ.

Can you help with 17 ac. please? Serious measure of drink after fun in Ireland.

craic? tot?

[JJ109]

Crackdown

[bobbinwales]

How many letters tilly please.

[bobbinwales]

Too late. Looks good

[JJ109]

Crackdown - serious measure
Drink = down
Fun in Ireland Crack (Anglicised craic)

[Tilly2]

Sorry Bob. I wasn't thinking there.

Right, that's a few more filled in. I'll crack on a bit.

Thanks for the help JJ.

[JJ109]

You're welcome. Tilly! Good luck - and come back if you need any more!

[Cryptomaniac]

I struggled too, Tilly. 12 ac: Think of hero of Great Expectations and Saul on the road to Damascus. Eh, what?