Messenger Adult Crossword1A,

[Trayc5]

1a,when he has a meal the working population is reduced(8) -N-E---R
7d,naturally pub had food before second half of July(8)--N-T---?
4d,hesitation about change in state events(13) --N-A-I-----S?
11d,a penny for Valarie on recommendation(8) -P-----L
Any help would be great

[bookbinder]

1a anteater

[bookbinder]

11d approval

[bookbinder]

7d innately

[elliemay1]

11 approval

[Lie-in King]

1a Anteater (?)
7d Innately - 'inn (pub) ate (had food) (Ju)ly'
4d Tentativeness - anag 'in state events'
11d Approval - 'a p(enny) pro (for) Val(erie)'

[elliemay1]

4 tentativeness

[bookbinder]

1a anteater. Ants are noted for being workers in the insect world. Anyone who eats ants reduces the worker/ing population.