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Still got about a dozen left - which is about par for the course !

Is 40d. Snare Drum ? caught with an alcoholic drink - one found in the kitchen (5 4)

If it is I just cannot get 40a.

Refer to new English records turning testy (9)

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Finally 30d.

Finds painter - one involved in solemn acts (8)

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Help appreciated

40 Snare Drum (snared rum). The 'kitchen' reference is to the percussion section of an orchestra.

40 Splenetic, testy(bad tempered). It's Cite +N/ew +E/nglish + LPS/records.

30, Rarities?

Snare drum
(snared rum)
Part of the "kitchen dept" (slang for percussion)

40 yes - snared rum - snare drum - kitchen is also a section of an orchestra

thanks all - couldn't get the kitchen reference !

With splenetic and rarities I have just filled in a few more. Down to just 5 unanswered.

thanks again.