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41a Aussie partner temporarily unattracted by drink ,say(8) ?F???D?R

42d Swimmer taking female bowler across loch(9)
??E?D?A?E

I have found "Sheldrake" for 42d but then can't get a word for 41a

Help please!

Offsider (sounds like 'off cider)

Just thought could 41a be "offsider" not sure about the connection with Aussie partner though.

Thanks Malone I must have just got it before I saw your reply.

An 'offsider - informal Australian term for a subordinate or sidekick (according to Chambers).