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[susanwilton]

Stuck on last 2:
9a Country to almost purchase surfboard ?a?i?u

3d Spot shambles in backing, for example ?l?m?s?
- I think this is either blemish (spot) or glimpse (spot also has eg in letters) ... help please!

[crofter]

Malibu = Mali+ Bu(y)

[crofter]

Glimpse = limps in "eg" <<<

[susanwilton]

Thank you crofter. I'm not too hot on surfing/islands!
Susan

[susanwilton]

And thank you for 'glimpse'. I preferred this, but needed someone else to confirm!
Susan

[pollythecat]

if you have finished what is 23 across and 4 down please

[crofter]

Pleased to be able to help!
limps = shambles
EG = for example (turn it back) = GE etc

[pollythecat]

Got 23 across but still stuck with 4 down George somebody?

[pollythecat]

ok, now got it. Fearne Cotton - never heard of her/him?

[susanwilton]

pollythecat,

Sorry I wasn't able to help you earlier - only just come back to the computer. Glad you solved them. I hadn't heard of Fearne Cotton till I did the crossword!

Susan