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english encyclopedia designed for home use with descriptions written for non-technical language? (10)

The point in a play where the real action begins, proceeding to the final catastrophy? (8)

[shammydodger]

Denouement?

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Hutchinson
Epitasis

[shammydodger]

Beg pardon. Lunchtime drinking is fatal for counting purposes :)

[shaneystar2]

These are from todays Telegraph GK crossword and I repeat for the benefit of the half sozzled .
Hutchinson ( a well known encyclopedia)
Epitasis
The middle part of a play that develops the action leading to the catastrophe.

[shammydodger]

I wasn't questioning your counting Shaney, only my own :)

[shaneystar2]

No probs Shammy !
If they put theses in the Q&P category in the first place... or even acknowledged your answers.. that would be nice :)