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In 12a. 3-letters for idiot, same 3 letters again ; you should see the rest I think

Thank you for help with 1a and 12a.

I’ll need to work away with 9a.

Ended up revealing loads of answers through google.

In 8d, I don’t understand where the 2nd word comes from.

International as in a sporting fixture (esp. cricket)

Thanks for the screenwriting clarification, Jono. Interestingly, although the wiki entry gives the impression that it's the origin of the phrase, Chambers doesn't mention it (like me, the lexicographers have seemingly only ever heard it used in relation to the building trade). Sign of the times for Everyman referencing, perhaps?

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PS Talking of international sporting fixtures, what a day!

re 18d, doesn’t the clue imply a noun but the answer is the related verb?

Hi Annie,

18d - I thought the same thing but Chambers gives the answer as "a noisy reveller" and also as the verb "to revel noisily"

Hi, all. That was, for me, an interesting mix of easy and tricky. Still stuck on 10A & 8D (though have the second word).any hints appreciated. Thanks.
All the best.