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Thank you Sunray:-)

11a - Is the "game" a 2 letter representation/abbreviation of N?????? and ??????? - I'm working on the assumption that the definition is "outer layer" (of fruit) and the last four letters are "fish" but, other than what I suggested, I can't think of a two letter "game"

PS I've discounted the game "go" because, even though I have the O before the 4 letter "fish", Chambers * function doesn't seem to suggest it leads to anything resembling an "outer skin" when placed before the "fish".

Brendan, Try putting 3 letters before 'fish'
Not sure of parsing for grid entry, but it could be an abbreviation of a Latin phrase for 'of game', with game being more like a business. Someone may have a better idea.

Thanks Malone, so are you saying it is EXO? Only I can't find the Latin abb. you're referring and consequently don't know whether it's the E or X that is unparsed?

Sorry Mattrom, I am truly losing my mind - I can't even get names right now!!!

Got it! I've just found a 2 letter gambling "game" - EO:-)

... and there it is in Bradford's, right under my nose. I could only find EO as brand of games in Google, and was overthinking it.

Thanks again Mattrom, much appreciated.

Now I move on to 19a where I'm trying to figure out why it specifies "splinters at one end" when both ends are the same :-)

Cryptic crosswords, you gotta luv 'em 😂

PS Apologies one again for the name faux pas - I'm in dire need of sleep:-)