Times 2 - Sat.13th

[Migs]

33d - official at social event (11) starts with 't'

39a - quiz game participant (US spelling) (8) ---e-i-t

2d - useful shrub (7,4) s-i---e -r-e

[paulineward]

33d Toastmaster?

[Bordeaux]

2d this could be spindle tree

[shaneystar2]

39a - quiz game participant...panelist ?

[paulineward]

39a panelist?

[Migs]

paulineward, Bordeaux and shaneystar2 -

been thinking about toastmaster and panelist all morning; did Google 'spindle tree' but had never heard of it - thanks to you all for your speedy expertise!