I would appreciate some help with my last two. 16 across. Lady backed staff - court action terminating early (6). I have ?o?c?s 20 down. Year cut from one period of time around European plan (4). I...
Thank you for the kind replies re 8d. I would have inserted the thanks there but can't because of an annoying ad. Anyway I am now stuck on 26a. "It has its day seven days after the present day (7)". I...
Can't quite see 21 across: Clue is "Shakespearean term for to draw in or to withdraw (8)". I have e.s.i.l.
I guess it will likely be enshield, but I don't get it....
I have ???e?, maybe ?l?e? So maybe FLEET, but I can't quite see it. Also 13d "One who enjoys distinction without power?" (7 letters), I have NOTABLE, or maybe ROYALTY, but can't be sure. Some help...
I'm pretty sure that 26A ("sign a book in shelter") is "lean to". I can see the shelter bit but not the "sign a book". Any suggestions, or have I got it wrong?...
"I reportedly have drinking vessel used for bathing in North America." I suppose that the answer is "eye cup" but I can't quite see the North America connection! Or am I missing an alternative...