DT 25428 6th oct

[mattkate]

Only nedd a few to complete now but am stumped. Can anyone put me out of my misery?
8a. Novice cut first jump (4)
17a Short-sighted cricketing shot (6)
24a. Like this - highly inflammable material (8)
Many thanks in advance.
P.S. I am told answer to 16a is "hasty" but can anyone explain as I can't see how it relates to the clue "Speedy bears oriental heard"

[shaneystar2]

Axel
Glance
Wildfire
Hasty ..Hasty ..Oriental bears ..Has tea ..is all I can think of .Bit of a weird clue !

[mattkate]

Thanks very much. (You're right about it being a weird clue!)

[athenae]

16a)

Bears = has(t) (eg bears a grudge ie 'has' a grudge)

Oriental = Eastern = E

hasty (the letter 'y' sounding like 'e')

[mattkate]

thanks athenae. I get it now.

[Aquagility]

Athenae, there has to be a reason for "heard". I think "oriental heard" may be ty for Thi.

[athenae]

Aquagility -

I don't. think so ...

the end of the word 'hasty' is pronounced 'e'.

the end of the word thai' is pronounced 'i'

perhaps, kayakamina can give guidance?