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4d. Crafty thing secures drug ring in club (9)
??????O?T

Thanks

I suspect it will end BOAT - ring (O) in club (BAT)

speedboat?
I don't see how "secures" fits in.

Think you're right with speedboat...not sure about "secures" either but it looks right, thanks!!

Sorry to ask another, hope that's ok, the last few clues have me stumped.

1a. Built-up city band is pissed, without energy (9)
??????S?D

Urbanised
Ur + (band is)* + e

Brilliant, thanks so much

I am having trouble with the last two in the Private Eye Crossword 725. Any hints would be appreciated.
6 a. Bashes - they come in twos. I have ??C?S. Could be TICKS as in "two ticks" but not sure if "bashes" can mean "ticks".

6d. Brenda, out of underwear straps, is a swinger (8).
Best not try googling this one!
I have ??S?E?D?
Could be UNSTEADY but I am not sure why Brenda.
Thank you.

6a socks (they come in 2's /pairs)

6d suspend(er)s Brenda is private eye's nickname for the queen... hence ER leaves suspenders

XWordfan
Thank you very much.