39a game based on quick reactions and matching pairs of playing cards; or, a sudden spell of cold weather (4)
41a Zambian author who wrote his 40th novel The Tiger's Prey in his 84th year (5)
12d material used to stuff a palliasse (5)
28d __ box; item collected in phillumeny (5)
Doing well in April, hope to keep it up with
Snap Dragon
Black smith
Last Straw
Safety Match
Candice will get off the mark with
Ginger Snap
Silver Smith
Straw berry
Football match