Hi puzzlers can anyone help with the colossus 116 cryptic have gone as far as I can go without checking some answers :-
27a Focus of earth-shattering experience (9). = E???E???E (crossed with 4d Eradicated, 6d Prematurely and 8d Malingered)
38a Parties held for Department of State leaders.(3) = D??
40a Outstanding service! (3) = ACE ?
42a Ordered company and editor to include two thousand (9) = I have no clue?
45a Germaine organised first excursion to the zoo (9) = I have no clue?
51a Family member stages no comeback (7) = I have no clue?
62a Dad's in step (3) = P?S
64a Trainee ref is a hunk (4) = L?M?
78a They are paid to shoot VIP'S (9) I have PAPARAZZI (Crossed with 67d Recipes, 56d Drawingpin, 71d Fo?r?c, 61d S?e?a?z?e, 47d Resuscitation,
81a Star vet supplies protective lotion. (9) I have SUNSCREEN
5d Percentage of winnings makes libertine slightly sick (4-3) = RAKE OFF (???)
28d Lit up like a fancy manuscript (11) = I have no clue?
29d the burnt old wreck was a shocking surprise (11) = I have no clue?
39d Start searching temporary living quarters for young ruffian (5) = I have no clue?
I know I've given you all a lot to think about, hope someone can help.
smithy