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Paul @19. Inclined to agree, bit similar to an earlier one, but needs must - we persevere onwards.

Euphemistic excuse, describing damage. Usually to civilians, you can bank on that. (10)

Funds for (LOL!) a rectal operation (10)

paul, not trying to influence? (also, IMHOZ?)

Accompanying pistol-toting earl roaming about US city (10)

COL(LA)T + EARL*

SS @17 & SS @18

Can SS or anyone explain the clues please?

Buddy - typo!

Hi Tyke,
17 and 18 are both what Jono now calls “ super- subs”.
Subtractive anagrams of the form: (A*-B* = C)* to give the definition. Not everyone’s cup of tea, but fun to construct.
So 17:
[( OLD YELLOW CARS TOTAL)* - (SOLD TO Y W)*]*

Write-off, amazingly, accident are the *
You to start with = Y,
Leaving out = “-“
Def = guarantee
and 18:
[( HE TELLS ROSIE ORAL ACT R)* - ( HER SISTER O)*]*

Disaster,exceptional, making are the *
Outgoing = “-“
Def = money

Hope this helps in future

Thanks SS.

Pawn, maybe, makes black piece capture queen after barely believable comeback (10)

Peterm @29 ... explanation please?