Hold or fold?

Cryptic conundrum

Sir, – A fold across is causing some to feel down. – Yours, etc,

JAMES FINNEGAN,

Letterkenny,

Co Donegal.

Sir, – Michael Orr (February 25th) writes about struggling with the fold in the paper as he tackles the Crosaire crossword. The problem I have is understanding the clues. I will stick to the Simplex and manage the fold. – Yours, etc,

ANN SHANKEY,

Dublin 6.