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[fuzzy-brain]

4d. John, coming from Scotland, turns up before fellow Beatle vs Nobel laureate. (7) N _ I _ A _ _.

Thanks for any help.

[Captain2]

(V. S.) Nai-paul

[scorpiojo]

Nai (Ian) Paul

[Captain2]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V._S._Naipaul

[fuzzy-brain]

Thanks for that Captain2 and scorpiojo.
I wonder if you could help with just two more.
14a. Loud fly-by-night is actually chicken. (4) _ O _ L. Something like 'Fowl'?
21a. Though it's absolutely none of your business, ask about Mile End Quarry. (4) P _ E _. Prey?

[scorpiojo]

F (loud) owl (flies at night)

[Captain2]

Loud = F
Fly-by-Night = OWL

[scorpiojo]

Yes, pry + (mil)E

[scorpiojo]

..Defn quarry

[Captain2]

Ask about something = PRY
MilE end = E

[fuzzy-brain]

Many thanks to you both.