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Almost finished just need a wee bit of help please.
2down Wodehouse's choice (4) P?U?
5 across Roll to reduce vein (4) ?e?f
And 29 across 23 does (8) answer to 23 is UNCLE I have ?d?a?c?s. I think it might be ADVANCES but don't know why?
Thanks

2d nickname for P.G.Wodehouse was....? (What did the P stand for?)

Uncle is another term for a pawnbroker... who advances money

UNCLE as in pawnbroker advances money on pawned goods.

5 sails and minerals

Thank you so much

Hi guys,

Cant get 1ac Theatre: Hal's shame (8)
and 14dn Saucy menu: tip -1dn(8)
I have Rush for 1dn
cheers,
K

Hi, Kendo

1A Hal Roach was an American producer.
14D Anagram of "menu"," tip" and "d"

Still can't get 5 across Roll to reduce vein (4). I have ?e?f
Thanks

I think it's REEF - "roller reefs" are used to reduce sail size in strong winds, and large ore deposits (veins) are sometimes called "reefs".

Sorry to be late today. I've only got one eye working at the moment. Anyway, for those who don't have it here's today's puzzle:

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