FT 14,009

[callyatl]

two short and any help gratefully received


1d House shortlisted for demolition, it's not needed T?E ?O?D?
27d Possibly old Rover's disheartened with short tail ?C?T


Thank you

[bibblebub]

27d) scut

[bibblebub]

1d) The Lords

[callyatl]

thanks ever so much

[bibblebub]

you're welcome

[Crackabilly]

1a A success in Treasure Island initially leads to another (6) T?T???
9a England's first flower festival (6) E?E???
11d They do impressions and such for the lady (7) ?T?O?R?
I might have gone wrong somnewhere - any help appreciated

[venator]

1A tahiti

[bibblebub]

1a) T a hit I
9a) e aster

[sandyRoe]

9 E aster?

[Celticv11]

9a easter?

[venator]

9A Easter - third letter isn't right, sorry...

[Crackabilly]

Many thanks bibblebub, Celticv11, sandyroe & venator - that has been a great help!
However, I am still finding 11d (They do impressions and such for the lady (7)) very frustrating as I can't find anything to fit ?t?o?r? my cross clues are OPPOSITE, TOMTOMS, ENTRAIN. Any further help would be appreciated.

[Celticv11]

Etc hers.

[Crackabilly]

Thanks again Celticv11.

[Crackabilly]

Last push to try and finish
24d A party's words softly spoken (6) ?S????
18d Suspend meeting with professional villian (8) ?R?R????
19d Most of the side kiss and cuddle, which causes a stir (8) ?E?S????
I have a feeling some of my cross letters may be wrong.
Any pointers appreciated.

[Celticv11]

Prorogue

[shooty]

asides ?

[Celticv11]

Teaspoon

[dannyk13]

24d.Asides
18d. Prorogue

[Crackabilly]

Thanks Celticv11, danyk13 & shooty.
Finished now - never heard of Prorogue until now!