Just start on final lap 44A & 42D. I have downcast & secretly, but there is an error as the 2nd letter of secretly needs to be anA. Not E!
44A understated; gloomy (8)
42D clandestinely (8)
I haveN't given my letters in case they are wrong!!
Thank you both. Yes beat rather than cast will sort it out now ......& so I'm finished at last. I had grandchildren for w/e so was very slow starting!!