mephisto 2539

[RocW]

Apologies for the quantity but I am completely stuck: 21A Some Oxford scholars, given stamps, collecting them briefly D?MIE? 30A: Religious song by governor about pilgrimage B?A?A? 33A: Comb through Shakespeare for uncompleted Observer crossword ?OAZE 23D: Theatrical star initially set up half of recording equipment ?CE??C 26D: Early meal served by son before freedom's cut short ?U?UR (The second "U" comes from "AUNT" which I thought was The answer to "Jack misses excursion for Dad's sister" (JAUNT less J) Thanks in advance

[kayakamina]

21a Demies

30a Bhajan

3a Toaze

23d Scenic

26 Suhur

[kayakamina]

21a D em ies
30a B haj an
33a To aze(d)
26d S Uhur(u)

[kayakamina]

Sorry for the duplication but I misread your user name for someone else who likes to work out the wordplay for themselves.

BTW 23d Scenic.....S + Cinec(am)<<

[RocW]

Many thanks for that and for the explanations. I have only been attempting this crossword for a few weeks and I need all the help I can get.