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23a} gestures to crazy bums in eastern craft.(4,5}
----s -o--

Do you mean (5,4) ?

Apologies that should read ---- s-o--

Hi rocheman. this is driving me mad, so i looked online for the xword.

19 Search that is about name for syndicate (7)
combine
comb + iNe (N[ame] inside ie [that is]

this now gives a 'M' for the 3rd letter.

I totally agree with the 'S' but could not work out 22d to confirm the 'O'

Hope this helps.

Also agree with the 'O' now (just got it)

What about "Dumb shows" - bums+dhows?

14 It’s within budget to be courteous around ring road (10).
affordable
affable (around) O rd

giving 'D' as the first letter

I think you've hit the nail on the head twm. : )

That seems to fit with my suggestion..

Sorry, our messages must have crossed in mind-ether.