Dawn on short day points to... (6,5) ...damaged vessels with single digit inserted, providing food (7,8). I think the first part might be French Bread or French Toast, but none too sur of any of this...
Guardian Cryptic 25,790. Clue 24,25. Distantly collecting rent, working together to stop mutual slating (1,4,2,4,3). I have so far...
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