SunTel Cryptic

[AberdeenAl]

16D Michael, say, making a difference between sides (9) A?C?A?G?A
21D Friends with everyone - that is what's central to Christmas (6) ?L?I?R

Merry Christmas! Thanks to to everyone who provides answers throughout the year esp. Lie-in-King who seems to know every word in the dictionary and then some. I've certainly learned some new words this year! Is it a V and T or a red wine day??

[ulysses100]

16d archangel

[ulysses100]

21d all ie s

[Lie-in King]

16d Aarchangel - a + 'change' (in) r(ight) & l(eft)
21d All-ie-(Chri) s (tmas)

Always happy to help, Al & Merry Xmas to you & yours! :-))

V&T today...

[Lie-in King]

Whoops! 'Archangel'...

[AberdeenAl]

Well that explains why I had a problem! Made a mistake with across clue. All done now. Thanks.