Telegraph.28677

[spevick]

Stuck on last 4
2d..reduce tension in exercise after low marks
D?F?S?
6d. Main film has exploit on northern river..F?A???E..is it feature?
7d.Example is made of soldier-understand thousand supporting that.
PARA??G?
12a.Metalworker,one whose plans became firm
F?????R
Many thanks in anticipation.

[elliemay1]

2 defuse
6 yes
7 paradigm
12 farrier

[Mamyalynne]

2 D E F use

[Toorak]

Defuse
Feature
Paradigm

[Lie-in King]

2d Defuse - 'D E F' (low marks) + 'use' (exercise)
6d Feature - 'feat' (exploit) + 'Ure' (river)
7d Paradigm - 'para' (soldier) + 'dig' (understand) + 'M' (thousand)
12a Founder - double meaning

[spevick]

Many thanks.