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I set crossies just for pleasure. I wonder if some of you excellent regulars would like to try a few of my clues? Since they're new, no letters!
It’s been suggested that solutions are withheld till 5 pm to allow others to have a go.


1. Taking out capital saved then retiring (8)
2. Catches flies (5)
3. Like Rodin, Landseer, etc., Epstein was brought up embracing a haunting fear of the USA (7)
4. Excites moderate conservatives on the telephone (5)
5. Spray essence around bag (7)


Hi all! Happy solving.

Ummm -- got No 4 on the first run through. More thought needed on the others...

3) does this refer to Prince Andrew's paedophile friend?

No. you are on the wrong train of thought. Good set Jolan by the way. Thanks for the (mental) exercise.

Hello Jolan,

No takers. OK I'll start.

3. specter (americanspeak I suppose).
4. whets.

Spot on Terry, as usual.

1, (p)reserved

2. Catches flies (5)

wings?

Well done Trevor.
Ixion. It's am 'double' all right but not WINGS ( = catches?)

I got wings as well for no2. With a big question mark.
I couldn't get anything for No5.