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[sohcahtoa]

Please help with 4 down and 6 down: 4 dn: This old sweetheart could make more of a gent. (5) l - m - n 6 dn: Kiss a schoolmistress who wouldn't like it? (4) b - s -

[shaneystar2]

Leman
Buss

[sohcahtoa]

Many thanks - could you explain please?

[dunbraynin]

6d. A buss is a kiss. Francess Buss (1827-94) British educationalist. Pioneer of secondary education for girls. Cammpaigner for womens admission to university. (Bit obscure!! Best I can do!!)

4d Leman (gent)leman. Archaic term for sweetheart.

[dunbraynin]

Apologies for spelling mistakes ( ss/mm) in posted answer. Typed in a rush. No wonder I never win!!!

[sohcahtoa]

Thanks again - don't worry about the spelling!