Christine's Mega Mix

[Paula38]

Good Evening everyone. Could anyone help me with these last few (cryptic) clues pleasie?

18a: Spanish conquistador converted escort - _ O _ T _ _ .
23a: Reselling tickets for profit - _ C _ L _ I _ _ .
29a: Best to take direction when attacked from all sides - B _ S _ _ .
59a: - _ S _ N _ . (2,3)
64a: _ L _ E _ E_ _ _ .
72a: He inherits all the wealth when primogeniture is practised - ??
_ _ _ _ S _ S O N.

7d: Dear Sofia was confused about being previously mentioned -
_ _ O _ E _ A _ D.
12d: KEEN _ _ _ _ _ _ D. (4,7)

I'll be very grateful for any help now, though the entry doesn't have to hbe in for 2 weeks!

Thanks very much, P x

[boxtops]

18 Cortes (anag of escort)

[boxtops]

what are the clues for 59 and 64 please?

[vegasmad]

23a. scalping

[boxtops]

7 aforesaid (anag of Dear Sofia)

[vegasmad]

29a. beset

[boxtops]

what's the clue for 12d too, please?

[boxtops]

29 Beset

[ljdksa]

29) beset
72) eldest son

[boxtops]

59 (without the clue) - as one?

[boxtops]

72 - Eldest Son

[888]

12d like mustard

[ljdksa]

12) sighted ? don't know clue

[cupid04]

18a] Cortes

[Paula38]

Thank you for all the answers so far!

59a: In total agreement - _ S _ N _ . (2,3)
64a: Wealthy nobleman in French folktale, who murders all his wives except the last
one who escapes - _ L _ E _ E _ R _ .

12d: Sharp-eyed: KEEN SIGHTED (I've just got this one).

[douglas9401]

59. As one

[Paula38]

Thank you for your help everyone, I've got all the answers now.

I've just got the last one, 64a: Wealthy nobleman in French folktale ... is BLUEBEARD.
You can type his name into the search engine and read his horrible story if you are interested.