azed 1907

[yellow11]

now half way thanks to previous help-now stuck again
14a not much of a tail but making some runs,cutting4 ???T curt/something to do with cricket?
15a beetle,oddly secluded without earth 7 S?UDD?? scudder?
16a spar blended with a bit of emerald or quartz 5
????E
19a encourage old woodman by turning most of timber measure6?????R cutter?
thanks-explanations again appreciated

[dr b]

15a, SCUDDLE (anag)

[kayakamina]

14a Scut....Short tail.....letters hidden in clue

15a Scuddle.....*secluded less e (Earth)

16a Prase....* spar + e (bit of emerald)

19a Foster...Fo(re)ster

* Is the recognised symbol for anagram

[kayakamina]

Hi yellow

I have noticed that you have asked for help with most of the clues in this Azed crossword and wondered if you would not be better off trying the Mephisto crossword in the Sunday Times.
It is also a barred grid puzzle and many feel it is a good starter for those solvers not very experienced with this level of crossword.

As you know I am always happy to help and make this suggestion in that spirit.

Regards K

[yellow11]

thanks-but i've been attempting the azed because it's free!