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[bryand]

17a) Step on island in the sun, for instance (5) S?A??
18d) Tory freely accepts song about Charles, Harry et al (7) ??Y???Y
20d) Hidden coins in large numbers reported (5) H?A?D =- is it Hoard?
24a) Out of bed bandleader had surgery near his kidneys (7) A?R?N??
All help greatly appreciated

[retrocop]

stair
royalty
hoard
adrenal

[bryand]

Good morning and thank you retrocop for your prompt and helpful answers.
Sun shining in Surrey?

[retrocop]

You're always welcome.Bit overcast today but at least dry.Warm weather is forecast for weekend.Might be able to cut lawn.First cut since before Xmas.Need to get up to Cymru and rustle a few goats.

[bryand]

We have plenty of sheep to rustle, but stock opn goats is low at present. Good Luck.

[retrocop]

Thanks bryand.