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Scotsman Cryptic

I'm stuck on two today. 17d. Unknown boy first had nothing steady (4-4). I have ?a?y-?o?e. Maybe "lazy-bone" but I can't see it. 22d. Employment Exchange (7). I have t?a?e. Maybe "trade" but again I...

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I Crossword No. 1684

I would appreciate some help with my last two. 16 across. Lady backed staff - court action terminating early (6). I have ?o?c?s 20 down. Year cut from one period of time around European plan (4). I...

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Now Stuck On 26A,scotsman Cryptic 12.3.16

Thank you for the kind replies re 8d. I would have inserted the thanks there but can't because of an annoying ad. Anyway I am now stuck on 26a. "It has its day seven days after the present day (7)". I...

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Stuck On 21A

Can't quite see 21 across: Clue is "Shakespearean term for to draw in or to withdraw (8)". I have e.s.i.l. I guess it will likely be enshield, but I don't get it....

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Help With Indy On Sun Prize Xword Please.

Stuck on 23d in Indy on Sunday. Help would be appreciated Clue is "informal business in independent top class holiday island (5)". I have i?i?a....

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21A. Quick! It's Nearly All Run Away!

I have ???e?, maybe ?l?e? So maybe FLEET, but I can't quite see it. Also 13d "One who enjoys distinction without power?" (7 letters), I have NOTABLE, or maybe ROYALTY, but can't be sure. Some help...

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Help With 26A: Sign A Book In Shelter (4-2)

I'm pretty sure that 26A ("sign a book in shelter") is "lean to". I can see the shelter bit but not the "sign a book". Any suggestions, or have I got it wrong?...

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Is It "eye Cup"?

"I reportedly have drinking vessel used for bathing in North America." I suppose that the answer is "eye cup" but I can't quite see the North America connection! Or am I missing an alternative...