Spectator # 2512

[Matakari]

Yes, NACW, I'm back with another set. My aim now
is to work towards the riddles. Some help again for
the following would be appreciated.

32(A) Non-conformity at this time is unknown (6) : ????I?
40(A) Accurately adjusting German article in basket (7): ?R?????
41(A) Prince’s place Chinese Kitty bedecks (7) : ????O?E

3(D) Dammit old style (getting cross all right!) (7) : ???O???
6(D) Pimples gathering on fungus (7) : ?O?I?I?
18(D) Porridge almost worked for Scots gent (6) : ?T????

[donny48]

32 anomie

[donny48]

32 should be anomie ??

[neversaydie]

32 heresy, I think

[roslyn251254]

18d 4 letter synonym for porridge/time in jail + 3 letter synonym for worked with last letter chopped off...defn scots gent
40a the usual 3 letter german article in a 4 letter gardening basket

[roslyn251254]

6d ...put your letters into chambers word wizard...you'll soon find a fungus...
41a 3 letter chinese dynasty inside alternative girls name for kitty/katherine...defn princes place

[roslyn251254]

3d os (old style) with a hybrid animal (3 letters) and 2 letter synonym for all right inside

[novalis]

32 - I is wrong 4 letter word for at this time +sy
40 - 4 letter garden basket round German or a
41 - 4 letter short form of Katherine round 3 letter Chinese people
5 - Abbreviation for old style round a three letter hybrid animal and OK
6- difficult to give a hint 5 letter word for pimples round on
18 = porridge = 4 letter word for prison + three letter word for worked minus last letter

[Neveracrossword]

You'll get there, Matakari - AB has never let you down yet! I hope you enjoy solving the riddles, that might make up for struggling with the clues.

[Matakari]

Many thanks for your vote of confidence, NACW! I've got the author concerned as far as the riddles go, but still have to crack the major work with the answers. Intriguing! I'm sure the penny will soon drop!

[Neveracrossword]

Matakari, thanks. Yes, the riddles took a bit of getting - but that's part of the joy of thematic puzzles! The setter has made a bit of an effort with this one, so we solvers should do the same.