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Glad I could help, Orson. I've never heard that actual word used very often, but have frequently heard a version - the beginning of the word+ opposite of 'husband' . It was common all through my (Scottish) childhood.

Orson, did the hint for 25 work?

Sorry, malone, still puzzled by 25. I thought ENT might be involved and DING but that's hardly grinding.

Orson, the 'hospital' appears only in crosswords - I don't think anyone's used the word for years! The 'grinding' could be to floors...

Got it now, malone! That word used to be used in public schools for a sick room, I think.

Thanks malone.

Too many Scottish words.
Still working on 24a and 15a.

Sunray, I mentioned an astronaut in reference to 24a. Take a C out of an alternative word (not used so much these days) and you have the answer. Did you ever watch Fireball XL5? The opening song said: "I wish I was a ... the fastest guy alive."

For myself, I've been tearing my hair out over 1a.

Orson, 1 A is an old word for 'panic' It's distant with 'end of the'....

I see! I would have got if much earlier, malone, if the clue had mentioned frighten rather than panic. I don't think of panic as a transitive verb, although I see it can be.

Thanks, Orson, glad you're no longer panicking!