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Some answers to these plus the rationale if possible should see me through what seems to be an interesting puzzle this week again! Many thanks in advance!

4d Bosses getting doctor after expression of doubt(7):
?M?????
6d Insectivore in blades mangled(6): ?E???N
26d Severe controls covering tense hour on Sabbath(8)
???A?ES?
33d Monster restrained by one with chilled drink(6 2 words): ?M?TE?

What does 'see me through' mean? Does it mean you've almost finished?


As you're a Spectator regular, hints will probably be enough.

6 D. Just a concealed answer.
26. ' Severe' is the definition.
33 D. The 'M' is wrong

4, Um bones.

Can I add my query to this thread please?
I'm finding this specie particularly difficult. The answer to 34a would be appreciated. 'Reflected on meals in Norwegian hut (6) S????R
Is 26a Sustain clear echo (4) RING. If so what on earth is 18d! ?UCG??DA?
Any help appreciated

Hi farr,
34.(re + teas) reversed
26. Rid + e (echo, phonetic)

26 Isn't Ring - it's Ride, which can mean 'sustain' (according to Chambers). It's Rid/clear+e/echo.

34 A is Saeter, a Norwegian hut. It's an anagram of 're'/on and 'eats'.

18 D is thematic - and not as horrific as it first appears.

Thank you malone and ginge (once again!) for your help. Hopefully now I can make some headway with this brute!

Finally got there except for 46a patriarch's epistle stopping banter (6) ?O?ETH. The answer much appreciated

Hi again farr, Joseph, ep in Josh.

Thanks again ginge. I had 24d wrong but put it right. I'm done and can submit this one. (Finally!!)