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[civdm]

I am stuck again.
12a This should stop the bleeder! (7)

19d Setter say, initially waffling, remains nonsense (7)

[Ought2bband]

styptic
eyewash

[CSIambleside]

12a Eyewash

[pbeach]

12a Styptic
19d Eyewash

[pbeach]

19d Eye say = I initially waffling W, remains ASH

[pbeach]

That should read:
19d Setter = I Say = EYE initially waffling W, remains ASH

[civdm]

Thank you all, for very quick answers. I see now that eyewash means nonsense. But I don't understand the rest of that clue. Can you enlighten me?

[pbeach]

I think I just cross-posted the answer :-)

[civdm]

Thanks, pbeach, you had already answered my question.

[civdm]

and again :-D

[pbeach]

My pleasure - I will endeavour to explain the workings in future where possible.

[civdm]

Now I do understand 6d as well. Great, thanks.

[civdm]

and can you also explain 24a to me, please?

[ikarus]

colonel sounds like kernel (heart)

[pbeach]

24a Officers sound heart
Colonel sounds like Kernel

[civdm]

ohhhhhhhhh. yes, it does, now that you tell me. ;-)

[pbeach]

Anything else I can help with :-)

[civdm]

actually, yes. 4d. All I can come up with is, nooks. OK's approval's, I thought, but then where does the drama come in?

[pbeach]

No + oks you are correct. There is a type of Japanese drama called no if I remember correctly

[civdm]

yep, of course. Thanks, you are such a great help!
Isabel