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Good morning (just)! Hope you enjoy today's clues. I hope more of the 'old gang' show up. Happy solving. J

I set clues just for pleasure. I wonder if some of you excellent regulars would like to try a few? Since they're new, no letters!

Please withhold solutions till 5 pm (GMT) to allow others to have a go.

1. Shot of large size produced from very hard rock? (5,5)

2. Plant foolhardy police officer inside (6)

3. Supply a big red alb that can be shortened (10)

4. Invest money in an old book having first had a short fortified wine and some food (4,11)

5. Shepherd boy once, by the grace of God, entered the lady’s chamber (4-5)

hi jolan
just see #3 at first reading

Good afternoon jolan, I trust you're well. Surprised myself (as the devil"s draught is featuring heavily right now) by "seeing" #s 3 & 4 on reading. Not really in the best condition for mental rigour but look forward to tussling with the others.

Hi Chris and Ginge. Nice to see you both. I'm off out now and hope to be back for 5. J

Hi Jolan. I hope all is well with you.

I have #2 on first reading.

Good afternoon jolan
I have just arrived home.
I see only #'s 2 and 3 on first reading.
Will ponder on the rest over a late lunch

#2 as well. some ideas on the others, but needed.

pls excuse typing - cat on lap is trying to help

Now have #1 also ;)

Hi also to Jazzy and Rossim (I'm well. thanks). First time I've ever mowed the lawns in February - just finished.

Just popped in from shoveling snow to warm up my fingers and piggy-toes. I see the first four.

Mowing your lawn???? Grrrrrrr