I have indicated many times that I am quite new to the world of the cryptic crossword, still getting use to various ways clues are compiled. sometimes even when I have the answer, it is not always...
Clue: Dramatic villian grabs maiden - the insect! (5)
I have I-a---
I thought it may be imago, as I know at is related to insects but I can fit it with the other part of the clue....
Nearly there! Clue: Little Alan leaves one country for another (7) I have so far: a---r-a I assume little Alan means it starts with al but the latter part of the clue I find baffling, help again...
Clue: North Yorkshire school by spacious river (10)
I have thhe following letters: ---l-----h I also think the sixth letter is f but not fully confident, thanks in advance....
Last clue, should be easy three letter word, but I suspect some of the letters I already have a wrong anyway here is the clue:
Prince somewhat harassed (3) and I have r-s thanks in advance....
Clue: achieve sixty, but most batsmen got a duck? (10), I only have:
T---e----- I had an idea it could be threescore (60) but if so I don't see the connection with the batsmen and duck. Help folks!...
Getting better at these cryptic cw, but stuck on last clue: Lady with gold fancy hat outside (5). I have t-o-a I think all those letters are correct, help would be appreciated.