lovatts stinker 56

[kellee]

Can anyone help me with clue, what are MALE gypsies called.71d, Full of meaning (GRA>I>)193a,cut corners (S>I>P)and 196a Bears (T>>E>A>>S), l know what the obvious answer is but somehow it does not fit, and l am still looking for MARE'S TAILS CLOUDS (C>>>A)would be very grateful for any help .

[johnalex]

193a Skimp

[kellee]

Thank you johnalex

[johnalex]

Cheers kellee - last one is CIRRA (plural of cirrus)

[johnalex]

196a Tolerates

[kellee]

Thank you again johnalex, l know this one has been puzzling a few on this site.

[mazie]

196a Tolerates

[kellee]

Johnalex, your brain seems to be in top form today,thank you

[kellee]

Thanks mazie

[johnalex]

71d Please confirm GRA?I? (extra letter gives GRAPHIC)

[kellee]

Johnalex, there is only SIX letters in the answer to71d,thanks

[mazie]

I can only think of Gravid, but that's full of babies not full of meaning

[kellee]

Thank you mazie,will keep the word in mind.

[kellee]

Just to say mazie, thank you once again, it seems that your word is correct

[johnalex]

Hello again kellee - I am now doubting CIRRA, as the plural of CIRRUS is actually CIRRI. Can you check your 'A' before posting off your puzzle. Cheers, ja

[kellee]

Hello johnalex, l have checked and your cirra is the one that fits in with (educationprofound learning).Thank you again for caring.

[johnalex]

Thanks kellee - the amber light is still shining on CIRRA which is not listed in Chambers. If the A comes from educAtion could this be changed for 'Erudition' or would that mess up your other clues? Unfortunately, I don't have the puzzle in front of me or I would check the connecting clues. Anyway, I'm probably wrong about the whole thing!

[kellee]

Sorry for delay in answering and your word ERUDITION does seemto fit, l looked up meaning and it' s meaning is profound learning, jut goes to show how many of our english words can have the same meaning, its just a matter as wether they fit into the grid in the correct way, no doubt when it comes to the answsers for these the editor of the mag will have a lot of explaining regarding the several meanings, n o doubt quite a few people have had the same bother, l do not really care if l am not one of the winners,l just like doing the puzzles to keep my brain working and l have learnt a lot of new words,l already am fairly good at english,best subject at school, many moons ago,but it never hurts to keep on learning .Once again thank, you very much.

[johnalex]

Kellee - thanks for the feedback and you are right about the versatility of the English language. Also, you have a good attitude about puzzles - just enjoy them and pick up new words as you go, even if you can't finish off. There's always another puzzle in tomorrow's paper! Good Luck, ☺ja