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Hi Polly

These words are both of scottish derivation to the best of my knowledge:

Cuddy is a donkey, and loup is to leap over.

For the answer to Q4 think of paper sizes.

No.78 Provincial leader who restructured Sparta.(6)
I guess it is an anagram of SPARTA.
But what or who is it ?

Hello x-ray - satrap? Ancient persian leader

Thanks anniec, looks about right. I had tried all manner of anagrams and cant remember whether I considered that one !!!

69 Sing, ting or ring? They bowed to the audience (6,7)
I thought this was 'string quartet', but can't see why it's past tense. If not music, then archery? Would appreciate an additional clue.

Hi Calliewag,
I have String Quartet for 69, but have doubts about it.
Would appreciate clues for No.76. Violet volunteers to take part in musical story (2,8)
Thanks

I have an opera by Verdi. It includes a form of Violet and military volunteers, and I thought this was probably enough for 'take part in'.

Thanks - that confirms my thoughts

Hi samurite ! Many thanks for your explanation ! I managed to get 4. overnight - sleeplessness has some advantages !!
Please can you or anyone else help me with :-
9. In Scotland, the way to spiritual enlightenment! (3,6,5)
30. Had some food that dad stole after the end of November (7)
63. Bill, offspring of Glasgow crime series, gave us impressions of Scotland (7,9) Could this have anything to do with Taggart ? If so, what ? !!
Many thanks in advance !!!

Hi again Polly Dee

9. The route Scots follow to sample their favourite alcoholic tipple.

30. A 2 letter synonym for dad followed by the last letter of the month in question + took ?

63. Yes Taggart preceded by Bills(full name)+ Mc to give a Scottish artist.