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[neversaydie]

2(d)Metal lining on monarch's jacket (6) I have r???e?
9(a)One talked into being manager for a wind-up(8) I have ???e?v?r
The third letter of 2(d) is the second letter for 9(a)

[Chandamama]

{RE}{E(FE)R}

[Chandamama]

9 RECEIVER

[bibblebub]

9a) receiver

[neversaydie]

OK - worked it out now but still not sure why 2(d) is reefer - can see on=re anf monarch er but metal ef or fe??????

[neversaydie]

Simultaneous responses - thanks both

[bibblebub]

Fe is the chemical symbol for iron

[Chandamama]

2 (FE iron) lining on (RE) monarch (ER)
3 Double definition
one talking into - (telephone) receiver
manager for a wind-up - receiver