The Sunday Times Crossword

[New Seeker]

The Sunday Times Crossword

8 Across (7)
Debauched old man swallows a can every day
R _ U _ I _ E

4 Across (4,5)
Cast out worthless type about to produce hopeless situation
L _ _ T _ A _ S _

17 Across (7)
In Gaelic language, "nod" strangely means "support" (7)
E N _ _ _ S E

12 Down
Businessman in continental head dress
C O _ _ _ E T

14 Across (5)
Island tracks broadcast
RHO_ES

Any ideas anyone, please? Really struggled with this today, (as well as food poisoning from a dodgy fry up!)

[joto]

8a Tin in roue ... routine

[New Seeker]

Thanks

[joto]

17a endorse

[New Seeker]

Thanks again!

[shaneystar2]

4A Lost Cause

[beejay1124]

8 routine
14 rhodes ?

[joto]

These are guesses.... Coronet & Rhodes

[New Seeker]

Thanks!