Spectator # 2525

[Matakari]

Good morning, another crack at the Cheescracker’s “Prime Times”! Having taken full advantage of the generous hints, I’ve got all the Unclueds except the landmark event on 5(D) for which I now have:
?ILE?TI

And finally, a plea for hints to put these to rest, thank you!

ACROSS:
39 Hang object on end of strip (4) : ?END
40 Transmission system in platelet examined (7) : T???T??

DOWN:
30 Rating exam to get away from trap (6) : ?B????

[bhg481]

39 pend

[bobbinwales]

P + end

[bhg481]

40 teletex

[Neveracrossword]

There's very detailed information, the answer, to 5 (D) on an earlier thread.

40 Hidden in the clue
30 The usual two-letter abbreviation for a rating/sailor and the usual exam.

This one's been another battle - you might be pleased to see Doc return next week.

[bobbinwales]

Aboral?

[bobbinwales]

AB + oral. Trap is mouth

[aelmpvw]

30 abroad

[aelmpvw]

aboral is better

[Matakari]

Many thanks, NACW, this one is a real battle! I cannot wait for Doc's offering! I'm still stuck on 38(a) where the 2-word acting term keeps
eluding me! I wonder if my letters are correct: S?A?ELEU?

[Neveracrossword]

Thanks, Matakari. Your U is wrong in 38. The break is 5,4. (And if you can't get it now, it must be time to hang up your pencil!)

[bhg481]

stage left

[Matakari]

I appreciate your help, bhg481. My second U from 28(D) threw me off completely. I'm not ready to hang up my pencil, NACW, I've got to solve the mysterious 5(d) now!

[Neveracrossword]

Thanks, Matakari. I think 5 D is mentioned, has answers and suggestions, on several other threads, though maybe you will want to get that last little bit yourself.