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[dr-ray]

I have done this but have NOSE for 27d. which I don't understand (unless EIRIN for 26a. is wrong). I thought this was an excellent puzzle.

[Lie-in King]

Hi dr-ray - it's always best to post the full clues, so that people without the puzzle can more readily help you :-)

27d Backless shoes bad for socks? (4)

Hose (socks) - anag (bad) 'shoe(s)' (backless)

26a Our home in Ireland finally escaping famine (5)

Earth (our home) - (Irelan)d (finally, escaping) 'dearth' (famine)

[dr-ray]

Thanks..another good clue. I like this setter. At first the clues seem "clunky" but closer inspection shows how clever they are.