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[bamberger]

I have spent over 30 mins and can't get even one clue out. I do find it a challenge and usually only manage 5 or 6 but none? Is it particulary hard today? The only one I thought I had a chance with was "Poet in Czech borders clumsily representing vocal sounds". I thought it must be an anagram of p o e t + c h but can't find a word. If anyone would explain a clue or two , I'd be grateful.

[shaneystar2]

All I can come up with is Clough ....Arthur Hugh Clough . Czech borders (CH ) vocal sounds ..Cough ..but I can't see where the L comes into it .

[kayakamina]

Phonetic.....*poet in c(zec)h (border)

[kayakamina]

1d Absurd-sounding transport carrying everyone in IT area.

Silicon Valley.....Silly Convey all

[bamberger]

Of course -how did I misread the 8 letters for 6 letters!

[kayakamina]

10d Strict treatment of cipher,having clear note translated (4.9)

Zero Tolerance.....Zero (cipher) + * clear note

[bamberger]

Many thanks -have now got 11a &24 a out . Amazing what a difference just having a couple makes

[kayakamina]

The one that had me stuck for a while was-

5d TV Soap informally identifying hollow on hillside (6)

As I have never watched a soap I had to solve the definition part to realise what the setter was getting at.

Good luck k