Times Jumbo 632 01/04/06

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Last two.

42a. He wrote tale swallowing gassy beer, finishing neither.

I think it could be STOKER, but not sure why.

55a. Indian tries to introduce an Egyptian leader.

I have G?A?E?E

Any help much appreciated.

[kayakamina]

55a Goanese

[kayakamina]

To elaborate Tries GOES AN Egyptian leader E anagram GOANESE

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Thanks kayakamina.

[Quizmonkey]

A tale is a story: unfinished gives STOR.
Gassy beer is keg beer: unfinished gives KE.
STOR swallowing KE gives Stoker.

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Thank you also, Quizmonkey.