Stuck on last 2; 12a. Old conductor in action struggling around back of bus (9) -O-C-N-N- And clue of the week; Careless fielders at cover dropping ball (8) first letter S Any help appreciated.
just working on the last few clues (out of 100) in a local charity quiz; clues lead to name of a plant. Maybe a bit unsporting, but any help welcome: "Spring bird measure" "Do young bees do... ...
10a Obstinate about spanner finally thrown in the works (10) R_F_A_ _ _ R_ 11a Ministers set about advanced energy suppliers (8) _ _ I_ _ 27a Grants reported for top players (5) S_E_S 5d Taste buffet...
Hello all stuck on these: 13a Embarrassed by Guinness? I'd check that (8) I have _E_A_T_R 15d Depression that leads to a query? (9) I have K_Y_T_O_E Is it "keystroke" but if so, how does it parse?...
I'm in a quandary about 28a; "Love to follow a daily coffee" (8) I have E-P-E-S- . The "daily" implies "express" (so expresso) but the coffee calls for "espresso". So which should it be? is it a...
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Just stuck on clue of the week:
"Area to the east of Channel Island state" (4), first letter L
I must be missing something, as nobody else seems to have asked on this one....
stuck on these; 22a "Wine festival backed in Massachusetts" (6) _ A_H_- 18d "Port that's a rotten one" (6) A_H_A_ 19d "Hostelry of a Muslim, a retreat" (6) I___E_ probably too late to submit, but I...
Hello All. Stuck on these: 14a Some concussion is bad for Aussies (5) O_C_S 20d Root and Cook batting after start at Oval? (6) O _ I _ I_ and I'm not sure about my effort with 10d; Place for wine and...
Stuck on these: 7d A Lord with money (5) I have S---R 10a Reporter left say, with lots shortened (6) I have L---A- Clue of the week; "Jack wants something with milk in it - a shake" (6) (the clue of...
A couple are eluding me- both short! 8a Queen's fashion knowing no bounds (4) I have -N-E (I assume "Anne" but don't know how) 16a Nameless donkey, one going around in circles (4) I have E-D- Anyone?...
Stuck on:
10a Drab line is able to be changed (10) - I have I-A-E-L-N
20a Where you'll find lags recorded (2.3.3). - I have I-T-E-A- (? in the can?)
Any help appreciated...
Almost done. Help requested for these: 18a. Alert put out in court battle (8); I have -A-E-L-O 23d. Copper vessel finally brought into school (4) ; I have P-O- probably embarrassingly simple! Thanks...