Spectator 2784 Help Please

[quinol]

I've only got 3 or 4 unclued left, suspect 2 of them may be temples (10,20) and wonder if 1 of the others is ovoid (7a), and the other (18a) erade, a guessed-at scots word (supposing 5d would normally mean wrapped-up), but really need a hint for the 3 last letters of the 4-letter words which I haven't  guessed - I thought 'ook' but they aren't in a clued word (and must rhyme), help/hints much welcomed

[ProfessorMaisie]

Think of a 4 letter word for crypt rather than temple.

[ProfessorMaisie]

...your 18a starts with an 's'.

[quinol]

yes sorry I should have remembered the s, no nearer the word, thanks profm can only think of cave for cellar

[ProfessorMaisie]

It's what you'd find in the crypt, quinol (although the Greek root for this word is 'cave' it has a more particular meaning and the Chambers entry actually gives the word you're looking for).

[ProfessorMaisie]

A Google search for the word + 'synonyms' brings it up if you haven't got Chambers handy (it's also in Collins Dictionary online).

[quinol]

thank you for your patience prof m, tried cellar/cave/tomb + synonyms, no nearer, nor can I think of a 4 letter word for disentangle apart from undo, and can't track down the scots s-ade either

[Neveracrossword]

Quinol, your Tomb is right! And that should help you with the others, to 'disentangle your hair' yoou would '?omb' it"

[Neveracrossword]

PS Quinol, I think there might only be two or three letters that could go into S?ADE. One, a very common word, is in my Chambers with the appropriate meaning.

[quinol]

many thanks neveracrossword for the bomb etc., can I go with shade (no chambers)?

[Neveracrossword]

Quinol, glad I could help - and 'yes' to your suggested word. (I have just checked Chambers, even though I did that yesterday!)

[quinol]

many thanks again nac, phew