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I think I have the answers but I don't know why. 8a What the bowlers aim for: leg inside to start with (4). I have *I*s. Could it be Ails? Then 4d Fab guy from south takes minute inside shops (7). I have e*p*r*a so I thought Emporia.

8 Pins, what the bowlers aim for (ten-pin bowling).

8a PIN + S(ide)

4d Yes, EMPORIA

Fab = AI

Guy = ROPE around M(inute) all reversed/from South

4 AI = Fab, great
Rope = Guy
M = minute.

From south - reverse/go up, so Rope = Epor

E m por ia.

Phew! That was quick. Thanks very much to all.

It's easy to be quick when you've already done a puzzle!

PS It's easier to read ??? for blanks.