18 April - Solution for the last clue and the next cryptic crossword clue

Unnecessary to pierce ends of sacs (8)

Solution– needless

Unnecessary = needless

To pierce = needle

Ends of sacs = ss (ie each end of the word)

Today’s cryptic crossword clue – solution tomorrow

Soldier returning in vehicle points to smoke (5)

Hint – a well-known abbreviation for a soldier is involved in the solution.