RTE Guide Crossword 50

[Drum1977]

5d 14 may have 27 in his hand! (7) L--U-R-
The u could be wrong: it comes from 13a wholesome whole sum which i decided was truth. Now I think it could be total and 5d could be letters??

10d 1500 metres athlete of the past (5) --H-R
Again, depending on 13a, this could be --L-R either

12a Thoughts even initially said wrong (5) --E-S

35a It lies-and lies not- within indolence (4) D-L-
This looks like "dole" but why would that be right, if indeed it is?!!

[teacher1]

10d Miler
12a Idea

[teacher1]

Sorry .... ideas

[Drum1977]

Thanks, that was quick!

[gen2]

5d clearly crossreferences two other clues. You don't say what those are.

[Drum1977]

Sorry, I forgot that part! 14 is postman and 27 is a dash. Obviously letters would make sense with postman, but with a dash?!

[gen2]

The 27 may not be a cross-reference and is simply a number
A postman may have 27 letters in his hand so LETTERS now makes sense.

[Drum1977]

Thank you, gen2. And any suggestions re 35a?

[gen2]

Sorry Drum. Obviously DOLE is hidden in the clue but I cannot relate it to lies at all.
Even relating to Senator Dole (USA) doesn't really make sense.

[Drum1977]

Yeah, that's my problem, can't relate it to anything. Thanks though for your help :-)