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Thanks, phil10000. I had 17d - just didn't click with 'mush'. As for 27a, never mind barking up the wrong tree, I wasn't even in the right forest (Unsurprisingly, there is no anagram of 'novel' and 'ord' - 'cOnRaD' frequently - that means 'Victorian'). Ho hum.

Hi Chris, yes, Chambers gives 'Frequently' as No.3 in the list of abbreviations for "fr".

Thanks brendan. I don't think I've ever seen that

Hi Chris In my opinion, hardly any! But that's pretty much routine with this setter!

It is also technically and indirect or "ghost" anagram, as "fr" has to be created to make the fodder - tut-tut!

Again, the setter certainly likes Chambers! No mention of the fr. abbreviation in COD.

I need some help on a couple.

10a Go-getter policeman given basic spelliing test (4,3)
I have B???? / ??E

Also, 12a
Dishonesty concerning time spent with crossword perhaps (3-2)
I have L???/?N

Thanks

10a def. is a "go-getter"( someone always on the go)
slang word for policeman (4) + 3 for a basic spelling test

Of course, I was thinking baby bee. Thanks

12a 3 letters for a 'dishonesty/untruth + 2

a 'duvet day' perhaps spent doing a crossword ?