6D Mentioned pet getting soft drinks. I have C_K_S - so that could be COKES. But if so, how does it fit the first part of the clue. Or am I barking up the wrong tree?
Can't get my brain around 14a One is right, maybe, to be indulging in speculation T?E?R?S???, and 5d Bearded cheat - Fred not suspect C?N?R???E? Any ideas, please?
Help with 3 down, please: Sweet funny bachelors (3,4). I have ?u? b?b? (assuming I have the others correct). Any ideas? Gum baby (is that the same as a jelly baby?) but what's it got to do with the...
The clue is: 18a Disheartened dirges composed mournful songs. I have the following letters: D_RG_S. Which makes dirges... but that's in the clue. Does anyone have any thoughts?
In time to catch the post tomorrow? Help needed with 24a Publicity for Cats half obscured P---O. If I have 25d correct (Hardy mostly seen in shades of green = OLIVE), then 24a is P-O-O. So photo would...