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[Plugging Awa]

Last two. Help would be much appreciated:

13a strip of seawater or a small piece of fabric inserted in a seam i---t
(What puzzles me here is second clue would give inset but first inlet)

23d archaic name for a military attack or the beginning of a musical note o-s-t

[sarumite]

13a Inlet

23d Onset

[Plugging Awa]

Thank you sarumite. I've never heard inlet used for the piece of fabric.
Now I can make history and get this in the post today rather than Monday.

[sarumite]

Nor me Pluggg Awa ... but see here ex Encarta ..

in�let
Definition:

1. narrow opening in coastline: a narrow stretch of water reaching inland from a sea or lake


2. stretch of water between two islands: a narrow stretch of water between two islands


3. piece of extra fabric: a piece of fabric put into the seam of a garment to make it bigger or for decoration


4. passage or valve: an opening through which liquid or gas enters a machine or other device

[Plugging Awa]

Thank you again.
Good of you to key on the evidence for me.
Much appreciated. Have a good weekend and if you do this crossword, good luck yourself!