12 across triplets get a hand ( 5,2,1,4 ) _ _ I _ _ _ F _ _ I _ D
24 across unfortunate marathon, one of a series ( 3,2,3,4 )
_ _ N _ _ B _ _ _ U _ _
Virginia is in to get a permit ( 4 ) _ I _ A
19 across Edward promises to be dull (7) M_ A _ O _ S
30 across rep asserts involvement, but he shouldn't be there ( 10 )
_ _ E _ _ A _ _ _ R
i'm hopeless at cryptic clues. I just don't get them. can you help please. thanks for any replys