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Started this this morning and have come to a standstill in NW corner. 1d would help to get me going again: Crazy Shamus loses his head - startled, Paddy comes out with it! (5).

Musha.

Many thanks, Rusty!

I'm back again ..... every week I need help on one clue. Can anyone tell me if my letters are correct for 17a please.
17a. Affliction of Scottish horse ? One gets well with life abroad. (6) sp?lea
Thanks.

My last three letters are different.

Your last 3 letters are wrong. You're looking for a 3-letter word meaning life "abroad".

Thank you peterm ..... back to the drawing board ! lol

Sorry ..... and thank you aristophanes. ;o)

Hooray !!!! Got there at last. ;o)

Finished, with a few questions.
11a: Hawk's first year passing did mean maturity (6). I don't get the SOR wordplay.
16a: One known for his ragas divides 50% of one round, delightfully (6, 2 words). How is AR 50% of one round?
3d: Symbol of victory, note, one that's underdeveloped (6). How is DUR a symbol of victory? I know it as Deutsch for major, but am obviously unaware of another meaning (other than hard).
18d: Mediocre record, what axe often comes down on (7). Can back mean mediocre?