Spectator 2509

[Matakari]

Good morning,
Some answers/hints for the following would be appreciated, thanks!
ACROSS;
11 Deposit with variable returns for figure (4) : ?ER?
12 Silly money to pen note (6) : ?A???? ( Thought PENNON at first...)
26 Game with ball, Scot’s ball to continue going left (7) : ??E??B?
28 Pinched tin piled high in the East End (7) : ?NE???D
DOWN:
6 Run group of soldiers that is noisy in Glasgow (5) : ??R?M
25 Motion with brush or pen to raise pet (8) : ???T??K?
32 Politician returns small wave (6) : B?T???
34 Nymph hard to dress in green (4) : E??O ( ECHO )?
35 Fine glazed fabric brought up (4): ER?C

[mallyh]

11 zero

[ProfessorMaisie]

ZERO DOTISH PEEKABO SNEAPED RORIE UPSTROKE BILLOW (yes 34) ERIC

[Matakari]

Many thanks, ProfessorMaisie and Mallyh! I've got all the Unclueds except one. Answers to the following should shed some light and help to reveal the current description.
7(D) Taller German city about to have debts (8): ?O??H?ER
8(D) Nearer Delhi, the royal houses (6) : ?I??N?
32(D) Politician returns small wave (6) : BI?L?? ( BILLIE )?

[Mamyalynne]

Prof gave you 32

[Neveracrossword]

Towerier
Hither
Matakari, like many of the perimeter puzzles you have seen over the last decade, some sections will have words/likely-looking words appearing. Have a good stare!

[Matakari]

Many thanks, NACW! Yes, it's a delight now to go after the description and the author! I'll let you know when the pin drops!

[bobbinwales]

What's the reason for your Billie please matakar

[bobbinwales]

Sorry seen ptofs billow now which is the obvious answer to me. Was just intrigued as billie isn't aword is it

[Matakari]

Bobbinwales, pease disregard my "Billie", it was a week attempt, indeed!

[Matakari]

The pin has dropped! I've got the author, the quote and the
appropriate unclued light. I'll put this down now until tomorrow when I read over and seek parsing for three answers.

[Neveracrossword]

Matakari, the pin? Maybe you've got your 'the penny has dropped' and 'so quiet you could hear a pin drop' confused? Glad we got you over the finishing line!

PS The parsing will, I'm sure, be well within your capabilities - you're a seasoned solver.

[Matakari]

Thanks, NACW, I like the humorous way you corrected my
"pin" for "penny" mistake. Thanks also for your confidence in my parsing capabilities! Cheers!

[Neveracrossword]

Matakari, thanks for that. You'd mentioned 'the pin' twice, so I decided not to ignore it. Yes, I think I sometimes have more faith in you than you do - I've seen you doubting perfectly valid answers, those you have got yourself!