Rte No 20 ~ Rosebud ~

[poorclare]

18a With the weight of the world on our shoulders, isn't it how everyone's
bearing it? (8.3.4) ?a?????g the s????

I am not to sure of those letters

Thanking you

[mallyh]

carrying the s....?

[Mamyalynne]

Carrying the ball?

carry the ball
: to perform or assume the chief role : bear the major portion of work or responsibility
No one else is available to make the arrangements, so it's up to you to carry the ball.

The World being sort of ball shaped?

[shoota]

Carrying the load ? (You say 8/3/4/ but show 8/3/5)

[poorclare]

Thank you my friends.
Sorry the extra ? was a slip of the finger,
I had thought of Carrying the Can but that did not fit, perhaps
if I get 16d might help ? any James Stewart fan there.
16d Stuck-at-home movie with drawling James Stewart? Awr,
I wonder about that! (4,6)

[Neveracrossword]

Rear Window is the film.

[poorclare]

Thank you, terrific.

[Neveracrossword]

Poorclare, glad I could help. Does that give you any letters for the other one?

[poorclare]

Yes the A so as Shoota wrote Load the fits
Carrying the load.
Don't know why I do this crossword ~ I get very cross and get
a headache every Monday.

Thank you and I hope you all have a lovely afternoon/evening
Keep safe.