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Some help with the following, please:
ACROSS:
12 God tender in retreat(4): ??O?
14 Constant companion behind star receiving thanks(7):
????N??
15 Devil with name in matter distorted communication(10): ???????E?
23 Tree over edge of chasm(4): ?M??
30 Pieces in dictionary affording warnings(6): ?????D
38 Members of tribe occupied by matter gather mostly in twilight(10): ??E??S????
41 Novice back in minority(4):?I??

Many thanks in advance!

12 Eros - sore (tender) reversed

41 tiro - hidden reversed in the clue
14 staunch
sun = star + ch(companion of honour) + ta (thanks)
15 impartment
imp= devil + n(name + matter anagrammed
23a ombu
30 omened
oed(oxford english dictionary) with men( chess pieces) inside
38a crepuscule
cree - members of tribe pus(matter) + cul(l) most of "gather"

Many thanks for the explanations! They were very helpful, indeed! The Spectator's setters seem to have devious minds...Have to learn to read them!

Many thanks! Great thinking!

Can anyone please help me with 11a ......Disc covered by foot is just showing. (5) p?er?

Assuming my letters are correct could it be peers ..... if so why?

Thanks.

peeps

your is wrong
PEEPS
pes = foot with ep (extended play - record/disc) inside
EPOPT for 5d

Thank you rosie and thank you sudokulover for the explanation.

Can anybody give me some help with the following?
ACROSS:
13 Flap near cat ( 5 ): ???B?
17 Boat train, upper-class, going west(5): ???A?
21 Like prophet endlessly following king(6): ????S?
26 Gossip about singular league(5): ???S?
DOWN:
10 Won power, excited(5):????O
19 Change round a slab moulded in old-fashioned gypsum(10): ?????A????

Thanks much!