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Yes, the setters thrive on obscure definitions. It is almost like reading their minds, in some cases.

It took me an age to parse 13d but when I finally figured it out - absolute genius!! COD without doubt.

I could only get 13d from crossers. Not sure how to parse it, now that you pointed out!

It's quite devious, Mathi. If you replace the N(umber) between the I and the K then split it into three words 4,4,3 - you get what you do to prepare for Auld Lang Syne.

Ok, I get it. I think you mean ‘link each arm’! I’m not much used to British culture, and I know it only as a popular song sung in chorus. I didn’t know that it is also sung with arms crossed! Yes, nice clue. Thanks.

That's it Mathi, and it did occur to me that the tradition might not be widely known outside the Uk.

I was at a casino one New Year's Eve and was just going to the roulette table when the lights were suddenly dimmed and the music for Auld Lang Syne started up. Everybody crossed arms and, as I had a few £20 notes in my hand, I put them up my sleeve. Cut to the end of the music and everyone goes their separate ways. I go to retrieve the money from inside my sleeve and....hey presto! It's gone:-(

I spent a long time in the US during my graduate studies, and not much in UK. I only spent a few hours roaming in streets of London once, while waiting for a connection at the Heathrow airport. My sister studied at Hull, though. This info about this song is something new for me, and it is always good to know about other cultures!

Aha! I thank you.I'm Welsh and don't do "wendyball"

I need help on my last please.

23a Early on, a harpooner and boy? (4)

I have A?A?

Hi Hywell, think Moby Dick.