7ac move in a spiral course (6) 8d Something that demonstrates a loack of professional competence (14) ??????R?S?N?C? and the following 3 are all 'figures of speech' 1d (9) ?????(B)?L? 10ac (8)...
5d Having a fool turn one in: tell the police about (8) D?????GE 9ac Where nurses work to get ahead (7) 23ac Firm we call on that's clearly frightened (8) (R)??E?I? 7d Aim to annoy, which does make...
Still struggling - must be tired - any help would be much appreciated: 9ac Gleaning, from their being huddled in a group (9) G???????G 19ac Provider of the great lip make-up enclosed (8) 22ac Certain...
Late starting this one. Can anyone help with a few clues to get me on my way? 1ac Feel stains may provide clues for detectives (11) F?????????? 13ac Squeezes it into the compositions (8) 15d Given a...
Got stuck on top left hand corner. Can someone start me off with 1ac and 1d please?
1ac Resist love for young fellow (5)
1d Support husband beset by great pain (8)
Many thanks
7ac Blasted freezing! (9) ?E?I????? 10ac Decide, though it's close (8) ?O?C???? 3d Many get hot and bothered, ourselves included (8) ?????A?D 4d Smoke does get in one's hair (7) ?????S?
3d Direction taken by winner at length (5-5-4) (begins with N) 17ac What makes tenor sing badly, producing mechanical sounds? (4-5) (begins with R) 15ac Dress circles never circling theatre? Only a...
1ac Staff in US city dictate civilised behaviour (3,3,5) 2d Affronted comment highlighting philosophical notion? (5,3,3,4) ?????/?H?/???/?D?? I may be able to get the rest if I have help with these 2!
6d Writing implements coming out of expenses, the shorter version (4) E?E?
Is the answer EXES ie take pens out of expenses - if so never heard of exes! (or is it Xs)