Independent 8919

[doctordolittle]

Just two left to annoy me.

Bloodsucker following inconclusive tip off? (4) _L_A
O, heartless beats! (4) O_E_

Probably both very simple but I can't quite see it this morning!

[Captain2]

Flea

[doctordolittle]

yes, f(ollowing) inconclusive lea(d), very nice

[doctordolittle]

Any thoughts on the other one, anybody

[scorpiojo]

*bump*

[Neveracrossword]

Is 'beats' right in the O, heartless... clue? If it is 'beast', then Oxen would fit.

[doctordolittle]

What??

[Captain2]

Is it 'BEATS' or 'BEASTS' (I wondered about that too)

[scorpiojo]

*bumping it back into latest posts

[Neveracrossword]

I've dug my paper out of the recycling box - the clue says Beasts.

[slaney]

Ahh yes. OX(yg)EN - O heartless.

[doctordolittle]

Very clever!!!