Have finished the puzzle, but the end game is a mystery, so any help with what to do next would be much appreciated. My 6 extra words (if I've done it right) are Join country's letters showing flag...
Finished apart from one little query:
39a Stern parent aged early (4) RE?R sippose answer must be rear (defn stern) but not sure of the cryptic part?
explanation gratefully received!...
17 In Scotland, fit leaders running come out on top (5)
The given answer is REEST
- definition seems to be "In Scotland, fit "
but I cannot understand the wordplay at all - thoughts?...