Really struggling here - can anyone help with16d. Spike, trace distinguishing characteristic 23a Pass over old Bob and Kimberley ///M, 25a Beldame zealously consuming appetisiers from Greece /E/E Is 5d LINEN and 20d LILAC?
Thank you both Lie-in-king and tyrepill, not only for the answers but especially for the explanations - hope they will help me learn how to cope with cryptic clues which I am keen to do. Only just switched on again, hence reason for delay in thanking you.