1a publication persuaded youngster to fly (6)
No letters yet for this part of the crossword! Can't see this one but it will help me to get this corner done!
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Last one!! 22d Wooden boxes with a twist (5) I have T-E-K and the only thing I can think of is TWEAK - teak with a w and tweak means to twist. But - can's see the connection with boxes. Thanks...
6d Made wind shelters the home of Craggy Island (6,3) F-T-E- / ___
This looks like FATHER TED, but I can't see what this has to do with wind shelters etc! Thanks...
Almost there - but 21d I'm disappointed when a tenor breaks a promise (5). I have OATH which is a promise, but what's the word play please? 22a In pursuit of boatman, head off (5) A-T-R. I have AFTER...
17a pirate's normally holding back assault (5) I have O-S-T and the only solution I can see is ONSET. Can't see the word play, if this is correct. Thanks
1d old man's attempt to join business with good baker (6.4) I have P-S-R- C--- and think it's PASTRY CHEF - but can't see why CHEF. The word PASTRY seems to be PA'S TRY, which fits, but chef?? Thanks...
5d Least interesting airport opening for travellers (7) I have D-A-E-T
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4d Massacre after all those in Mexico have left (5) and I have A-O-O
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26 a Girl has visit without a group of advisors (9) --M-R---A
I have CAMARILLA and can see CAMILLA but can't see the rest of the wordplay - if I'm right! Thanks...
7d some eccentric or novelty head wear (7) --I-O-N
I have TRICORN -which is obviously an 'eccentric' hat -but I can't see the whole wordplay.
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