Jumbo 1400

[stevenj]

Hello. Ticking down to His Nibs going off to uni. I'm not looking forward to it!! We're meeting up at 9 ...so must press on.
To the crossword. I've got answers to all the clues but,as always, I can't work out why for some.
41ac. Appropriate recognition informally given in Garbo 's career? The answer is,I'm sure ,"Academy award" But why?
28 ac . Footballer once slim was willing. Answer : outside left. That's the footballer bit but the rest?
steven

[Lie-in King]

41a "...garb O'S CAR eer..."
28a Outside (slim; as a chance, eg) willing (left; in a will)

Have a good evening :-)

[stevenj]

Thank you sir. As ever, when you explain,I understand. But I tried and tried to understand before and just couldn't get it. Willing certainly beat me!!
I will try to have a good time but his going off will be there....
steven

[cashier]

Can someone explain please 9d Mexican state feline found in many fens? (7) letters I had Y?C???? So the answer is Yucatan.

[Toorak]

Yucatan

Cat inside Juan (Chinese currency)

[cashier]

Thanks Toorak knew yuan is Chinese currency, but still don't understand the 'many fens' bit.

[Mamyalynne]

Fen

a monetary unit of China, equal to one hundredth of a yuan.

[cashier]

Thanks Mamyalynne, as the saying goes 'you learn something knew every day'.

[Mamyalynne]

Every day, yes :-)