11 ac) No room for French opera in city over there (4).
C?E?. Only word I can see that makes any sense (to me) is 'CHEZ' and I can't really justify it....
Any help gratefully acknowledged
14a Half of country hampered by present decline (8) ... s?a?n???
4d A river with new crossing? I'm honoured (8) ... l?u?e???...
DM blues for me too!
10 dn) "Support" suggests furniture against wall (7,6).
C???O?E, ???L?S.
Thinking of starting a fan club for him, anyone intersted...
18d took care of the issue (7) B?????T
22a learner amongst the swimmers gibbers (8) ??A???R?
21d look thus if stupid (6) ?????I
Any help appreciated...
Finished, I think but unsure of 13ac) for which I have ECROUS.
Clue is: Inclined to cry, tenor's withdrawn rough words.
Help in understanding/correcting appreciated....
Have to admit defeat again. Last one 27 ac) Recorders perhaps ordered prison as nothing new. S?P?A?I?O?. It looks like it should be an anagram with PRISON AS and N but I can't make anything sensible...
17 ac) Initially brilliant contraption for organising personal effects? (6,9).
C???O?, F?O?P?I?T. Is it 'CUSTOM FOOTPRINT' and if so why please as I've never heard of it. Help appreciated....
And I thought I was doing so well! 1across. Clue: Confused setter's headed west due to change in platform (5-2). I have: ????D ?P. In case it's relevant, the setter is that nice Mr. Dean Mayer...
