I'm really struggling with 2 clues - my brain is addled by too much festive cheer!
2d To take, in French (7) E _ M _ N _ R
10d "A journalist of the baser sort of sponging prophet." (7-8) I've read Fleet Streeter as the answer but it doesn't fit with the letters I've got.
_ L _ E _ E _ S _ R _ S _ E _
Any help is most welcome. A Happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year to everyone.
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