Everyman 3735

[Ethnographer]

Stuck on:
1A Cold island, country without an
insect (6)
13A First letter from Lauren? Not right – second letter from Lauren (5)
And
27A Push lever operated by foot in
pronounced way (6)
Any help appreciated.
E

[dannyk13]

27a.Peddle (sounds like pedal)

[dannyk13]

1a.Cicada -c(cold) +i (island) + Canada(country) minus an

[JustNotCricket]

6a is clever. It is the obvious first letter. Think Polo shirts and you might work it out for yourself.

[klazomaniac]

Indeed justnotcricket. Nice clue after your pointer.

[Ethnographer]

Thanks. I think the 13A became clear once I got it was the first letter, so to speak.
E

[klazomaniac]

No, It's 'A'

[klazomaniac]

Sorry, That was unclear.
Think of a name. Remove the first letter and then add a second letter.

Think Greek.

[Ethnographer]

Thanks again.
E

[klazomaniac]

AHA
Your Initial sign off 'E' had me confused.
Sorry for the mis-understanding E :-)