Wee Stinker

[dan19460]

Down to last few but help would be much appreciated. 1d. Go on state trip (8) ??O???S?. Also 11a. Argentina's prince (3) ??S. (Thought on "Nas" as in Prince Naseem (boxer) which lies at end of Argentina's.) Thanks

[cruciverbali]

Ras = Ethiopian prince
(RA is the IVR for Argentina)

[dan19460]

Many thanks Cruciverbali, wouldn't have got that!

[JMR27]

1d Col lapse?

[JMR27]

please ignore my answer....I've got the 'o' in the wrong place

[cruciverbali]

Progress (double definition)

[dan19460]

Thanks to both of you. Cruciverbali, I thought "progress" and could see "go on" but why "state trip?"

[dan19460]

Also could do with help on 20a Newt dated again (3) E?T.

[JMR27]

In case cruciverbali is off-line, progress also means ' an official or state journey made by a dignitary, noble or other person of high rank' (Chambers)
20a eft - double def. eft is a newt and also means 'again' (obsolete/dated)

[cruciverbali]

Thank you for that JMR27 - I've been having my tea !

[dan19460]

Thanks so much to both of you. Sorry for much belated reply - something came up and dragged me offline for 24 hours! Much obliged for both your efforts.