stuck with last 3 in top left
11a Shop entrances half obscured (4)
14a Lady to a certain extent proves the rule (6)
3d Did twist in thrash like a boisterous youngster (7)...
ST 4474
16a Reconstructing roughly? (7,7) anagram?
25a English writer for a toddler? (6)
24a Detective's request for food in mess (8)
not thinking straight today...
last two..... 26a. A spot perhaps close to grass lands(7) 24d. Storyteller in bar on the way up(4) I assume 17a is lesotho but clue is 'Look to protect those travelling in country' can anyone explain?...
1a Fuss surrounding criminal,one to be believed. (5,10)
12a Country that's OK?No,rather troubled(5,5)
13d Black whole nuts are in Pavlova? (9)
can't get going today!...
ST 4466
Happy New Year! Fuzzy head today and struggling. 1ac Date girl at uni- funny,earth with outstanding degree (7,3,5)
12ac Mature English judge is cut (10)...
24a country bumpkin heads towards sandhurst?
20d entire contents of card index mysteriously empty?
last 2 thank heavens
is 5a strain (blood pressure)...