Times Jumbo 874

[May-bell-09]

Will never attempt this again. Please help me finish the beastly thing!
9a.Feverish man in command holding court(6) ?E?T??
36a.Anticipate getting back before visitors,but wasting time(6-5) I have SECOND GUESS not sure its right
38a.Grub for a radical(4) R?O? is this RIOT?
41a.Skilled mechanic in a terrific mess(9) A?T?F?C?E - auto something?
44a.stop cars going joining matorway,believing there's no choice(11) I have DETERMINISM but not sure
50a.Having a police officer in control is more regular(8)?T?A?I?R - STEADIER?
5d.Detailed description of muchrooms from the south(4) S?E?
12d.Struggle to hoodwink nurse(7) ??N?E?D
42d.Meet criminal grabbing wrong hat(9) is this FOREGATHER?

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9a hectic
36a second guess
38a root
41a artificer
44a determinism
50a steadier

5d spec
12d contend
42d forgather

[May-bell-09]

Thank you so much, great relief. Bit pathetic when you get the answer but cant figure out why!

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feel free to ask for any explanations