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[stevelyn1]

8a vets initially record that a pig's eating more than expected 5,3 ends in r
9a hardy hero's last survivor 6 ??I??? thomas?
12a modest when accepting trophy and fame 9
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17a dismiss boy speaking German 5 ?A???

[kayakamina]

8a Above par.....V (vet) EP (record) A boar

9a O liver ...hardy

12a S pot light

17a Saxon sacks!

[stevelyn1]

many thanks-it is very hard!

[kayakamina]

Steve or Lyn I've noticed that you tackle the Times most Saturdays and good on you for that! You do seem to struggle a bit and ask for help with a lot of the clues and without any letters in place.
We are happy to help you but I wonder if it would not be better if you did slightly easier crosswords i.e The Telegraph until you have built up your experience and confidence and can move onto the more difficult ones.

Please take this in the spirit it is intended.

Good luck K