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Trevor - thank you - I couldn't resist Ash's improvements. Besides I missed my friends.

greedy kite - awdl is an ode, anagram of W for Wales, and lad.

A tassell is an alternative for tercel - a hawk.

24d is atocs - or atoks, see which fits. They are a type of skunk.

I gave you iastic, which is correct

upsee is too
in the manner of (old term,veteran)

sorry,Greedy Kite,
i can't read your post (may i suggest you use the return key between clues).
maybe à la for the 1st one?

its kinchinlay with a Y

Tony you are right. Sorry - typo.

I think 15d is "up sticks".

I think you've got the lot now.

Thanks to everybody--- I've learned a lot---must now obviously either win Chambers or buy it!goodnight & until next time!

greedy kite - for Mephisto you absolutely need Chambers.

Try this site - it helps - Chambers word wizards

Welcome back, AJT. I am glad you didn't stay away too long.

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