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[Physicsgirl]

This is a first for me! Have finished on my own, though I suspect this is the easiest one for ages. I have two queries about how the cryptic parts of the solutions are reasoned, so if anyone could oblige?
queries:
Where does the Y come from in EYEDROP? I can account for all other letters - does this mean "unknown"
PIONEERED - ? is this PIONEER + ED?
thank you

[lloyd1e]

In algebra x and/or y are used as unknown factors - I think!

[lloyd1e]

What's the clue for pioneered?

[ulysses100]

revolutionary is a red
confusion is pie ;
put one (me) in pie gives you pioneered.

haven't started on this one yet as I've had visitors for the weekend

[Physicsgirl]

clue for pioneered is "revolutionary supporting me amidst confusion following party's leader in a spin"
thanks! I like to try and understand all the clues for next time.

[novalis]

Well done on finishing it. Hope your entry is succesful.

[Christiana]

Hi Physics Girl - well done. It's a real thrill, isn't it?
I have had a lot of other things to do, so didn't start until this morning and haven't finished yet, but now have most of the answers. Haven't tried to fit them in yet, though. Will try that tonight. Thanks for asking about 'pioneered'. I had it and had some idea of the cryptic parts, but not all. Thanks, Ulysses for the explanation.

[Physicsgirl]

chambers made it a lot easier!

[novalis]

Hi!
Tried to post earlier but it didn't through. Well done! Hope you win the prize.
Happy solving.

[novalis]

Hi!

Third attempt to post a reply! Well done! Hope you've posted it and that you win the prize.

Best wishes and happy solving.

[Physicsgirl]

I posted it yesterday - fingers crossed. Thanks for all your encouragement over the past few weeks, folks.