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[dave1948]

14a pair that attack films,if theyexpurgated(8)
s???s?r?

16a Source of heat and light:it was only cool-around the 70s? (4,4)
?A?? ????

[bibblebub]

14a scissors
16a lava lamp

[dave1948]

Hi Bibblebub.

I think this is 3 weeks in a row that you have answered my queries.
Either you compile this crossword or you are a genius (or maybe both)
Thank you very much

[bibblebub]

you're welcome

[dave1948]

Another (and last)one
17d Numbers giant obsessive typefor which no alternative exists (4)
a?a?

[bibblebub]

ANAK = an(or)ak - giant mentioned in the Book Of NNumbers

[dave1948]

Thanks once more Bibblebub I have never heard of Anak. Just out of interest is it Biblical knowledge or cryptic thinking that came up with this answer ?

[bibblebub]

Cryptic thinking (to use your phrase)- I had never heard of the character before trying to find this answer.