Spectator 2586 - Doc - Inst.

[Matakari]

Good afternoon, I’m stuck on the following from Doc’s offering for which I would appreciate answers, please! Thanks in advance!
29(A) Worried Australian ran away to historical East European area (7):
L??A?I?
33(A) At first, awfully naughty, greedy little boy could be obtuse (6):
???LE?
40 (A) Lowers old manor houses, we’re told (7) : D???A??
34(D) Grappler on and off revealing width of fish-hook (4) : ??P?

[Neveracrossword]

29 A subtractive anagram
33 First letter
40 Sounds like
34 Alternate letters

I know you asked for answers, but I'm trying to encourage your solving skills!

[roslyn251254]

here are a couple of useful sites.....maybe not for this crossword but definitely for others including last weel's speccie....
https://www.the-crossword-solver.com/
https://www.wordplays.com/crossword-solver/

[bobbinwales]

And for 33 the little boy is the shortened name of a royal male if I got it right

[FreyaBee]

bobbinwales - little boy is not Ed

[Matakari]

Good morning, thanks for the hints. Not so sure about 33a (angler) and 40a(demeans). As far as the Unclueds, I gather they all start with the same three letters in reference to Janus for the new year but am still unsure about completing them. Some hints would be appreciated, thanks.

[roslyn251254]

33a angleS ( les being the boy)

[bobbinwales]

Thanks Greyabbey.. yes realise now it's not angled. Don't see angler being right either matakari...how does that work over angles?

[roslyn251254]

yes they all start with the same 3 letters ..all in chambers

[bobbinwales]

I did type Greyabbey am sure

[bobbinwales]

Ha its changed it again. F r e y a b e e

[bobbinwales]

Agree with demeans if demesnes is said like that
Bbc c

[bobbinwales]

Freya...I originally thought all first letters + Ed for boy ( din't mean to type the little) but now see why its Les

[Neveracrossword]

Matakari, I think it would be really difficult to give any more hints to the Unclued entries. Tracking them down in Chambers could be good fun, have a go!

[Matakari]

Many thanks, NACW! I'm still away on Christmas holidays and unfortunately miles away from my Chambers. No, I'm missing the thrill of tracking the outstanding unclueds. Just to confirm what I have, thanks:
1a - JANEI?E
6a - JANE DOE
12a - JAN?TO? (JANITOR)
1d- JANN?C? ( JANNICE )
6d - JAN?A?ID
22d - JANSENISM
26d - JANKE?S
27d - JANS?YS
28d - JANGLE

[Matakari]

Good morning, still seeking a confirmation of my unclueds as I do not have my Chambers with me. Thanks in advance!

[Neveracrossword]

Matakari, at least one of those was given on an earlier thread, and many of the others can be tracked down/got from using a Word Wizard.

[Matakari]

Good morning, yes, I see JANJAWID for 6d, but still do not see ow it fits with the others. Before I abandon, can anyone tell me if my letters for the other Unclueds are correct? Thanks in advance!