Good day, Chalicea, one of my favourite setters, brings a pretty tricky offering for the EV this week. Help with the following would be appreciated, thanks in advance! 25a Fortification of... ...
Everyman crossword No. 4066, The Observer Sunday 22 September 2024. 'Thawed, 99 disappearing - a performance (4)'. I've got deed but don't understand the 99 part. 'Aquatic being, part of Little... ...
top nw proving sticky: 1a stylish player revealing beam making return (7) f--back 2d run away to scotland? most tear northwards filled with love (4) --u- (Not more scots, agh!) 3d affliction of... ...
24a it's worth changing the cover over a sofa perhaps (5)- t?r?? 20d grow and endlessly prune a tree to ward off bad luck (5)- r???n Any help gratefully received
29D traces of fugitives seen? Posse reveals opposite of this. I can see it's esse contained in (fugitivES SEen) but don't under the extra sentence. Explanations would be welcome. JS