Last two. Tricky this month. 24a. Full of energy, start to work. (4) ?o?o. Assume gogo. 25d. Conceited youngster - a future skipper, possibly (4) ?u?a. Possibly tuna but where is conceited youngster?...
Problem with linked words. I have sleepwalk, nightmare and mystery shopper.
That leaves me with planet and rubber. Rubber planet or planet rubber?
TIA.
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6d. Spinner, Controller and Cutter (5,5) ??r?e ?a?e? 6a. Army cook drops fine foreign food (4) 27a. Leaders of society paraded here to hold a ball in ancient times (7) s?h?e?e TIA teebee...
8d. Empty seat left by son (5) ??s?e. Rich47 suggested aisle but Palustris goes for issue. First letter depends whether 4a. is staccata (which I prefer) or stoccati. Rationale for answer appreciated....
Stuck on a few - tricky as always. 8d. Empty seat left by son (5) a?s?e. 21d. Island of Jamaica, one of the original colonies (4) possibly ?a?e. 25a. Detective all but eschewing the flesh (6) ???g?e....
Really stuck at the end. Just 5 left. Need a couple that may help. 1d. One out of hand - crazy, almost (6). ?a????. 22d. Club's not initially keen to pursue a record (6) ??p?e?. TIA teebee