EV 857 Exactly by Lato

[DocHH]

Hello EV Wine Clubbers,
Struggled with this for a while, but have populated the grid. All entries fully justified, although I had a bit of a problem with the definition of 41a, until I read "Our beloved Book" properly. However am still wondering about how the "unclued entry (of three words, (the answer to which I found sneaky)) explains exactly where the ten others" could go! Any thoughts!
Tempranillo again tonight! I'll not use my usual goodbye in case it ruins 38d

[copelander]

Hello DocHH et al, Sorry not to have checked in last weekend, too busy gallivanting!. I reckoned the 3 word unclued entry could be taken as an instruction on where to go to find all the other unclued entries.i.e. they" could all go there". I think a refreshing Pinot Grigio tonight will help to round off the weekend.

[Christiana]

Help. Just come home eager to start EV to discover that the Telegraph Crossword Society has yet again failed to put this week's EV on the site and is still showing last week's. Anyone able to send me a copy? My email address is [email protected]

[copelander]

Sorry, Christiana, I don't have the IT nous, but if you still don't have it tomorrow I could get someone at work to Email it to you. I"ll check this site later on to see if you've had any luck.

[DocHH]

Hello Christiana
If all else fails and no-one is able to send you electronically an empty grid with clues, I'll erase the entries in my hard copy version of EV 857, and e-mail it to you tomorrow. Might have to tippex out some workings though.
How did you get on with the Speccie?

[Christiana]

Hi DocHH and Copelander Thanks, will keep you informed. Can't get the paper copy of the EV here in Portugal. Did the lastest Speccie in double quick time, having spent much longer on the previous one, and posted them both together.

[kayakamina]

Hi Jackie

I'm sending you a copy right now.

Regards K

[DocHH]

Thank you Kayakamina.
I had the STAEDLER MARS PLASTIC poised, and had fired up the scanner! Can't let an EV Wine Clubber be without a challenge with a glass or two! Despite the fact there are a few missing today.

[Christiana]

Safely received. Thanks so much K and you too Doc for being willing to fire up scanner and apply the staedler - beyond the call of duty even for a fellow wine clubber.

[ringer]

Hi all
Limited myself to one glass of red tonight - and EV not going at all well. Perhaps I should top up my glass lol! Hoping some retail therapy tomorrow will give me inspiration.

[Physicsgirl]

Hello all. Not made a start yet as point to pointing yesterday. Did manage to open the Gran Reserva in celebration of our 2nd place in Yorkshire's big race, but only 4 horses ran! Well, we're counting it as a win since the jockey that won it won the Foxhunter's at Aintree last week. Might get some time today if mini PG obliges....

[DocHH]

Just had a flash of inspiration, and the relevance of the 3 word unclued entry and how it explains EXACTLY where the other 10 unclued entries could go! Our favourite book is quite explicit.

[novalis]

Hi everybody!

Didn't get the crossword until this morning ( a long story ) but have completed most of the grid. I've still a gap at the three letter unclued answer, am not sure about my answer for 36d ( which I think is defined by the first two words of the clue ) and that is making me doubt the last across unclued answer ( 4 letter word in the bottom right corner ). Beyond that I've absolutely no idea about the unclued three word phrase ( of which, I assume, my missing three letter word is a part ) let alone its relevance. I've lost the will to live and all confidence in solving EVs.
Glad your horse ran well Physicsgirl. The main thing is that it got back safe and sound.
One point that I'm sure you've all picked up on --- Chambers 2008 is now the recommended favourite book.

[devadolly]

Good evening everyone, only 11 N & C's? Are you all suffering from the same malaise as me? Have not looked at this week's yet, some how after last week it lacks importance, not a wine week either, a definate case for extremely stiff G & T's (has to be supermarket bog-standard too, no Hendrick's, Tanquary or Plymouth to hand!)
Did manage to finish last week's by Friday (by lunch-time and 2pm is merely showing off Novalis & DocHH) and considering I had never heard of either the perp. or his law I feel I had done my bit.
Will perhaps have a look after the trek up the wooden hill tonight but do not have high hopes if CC's have had difficulties.
Well done in the point to point Physicsgirl, got mini PG 'up' yet? We have an invite to our local P to P on Sat but if it is raining shall possibly give it a miss! Hospitality tent not withstanding.
Don't buy too much ringer, you might go into overdrive - though I have to tell you that I fell in love (deeply and absolutely) with a Prada bag in Harrogate the other week, totally unjustifiable as only an evening bag and although I may be ******** (sometimes) I am not stupid, too many years of scrimping - ooooh, but it was lovely! Do NOT curl your lips DocHH & other gents..............................

[devadolly]

Oh Lord! I have to make an addition to this - I've been bleeped!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The first vowel was E followed by less! Not U....................................

[Rollo]

Hi Novalis.

A little hint:

The 36d definition is the last five words of the clue, not the first two. It eventually came to me, but it is not in my ( old )edition of Chambers.

The three letter word - which is not where you think it is - is clever, but I thought it was a little unfair. But even with that solved I also have no idea as to the connection, if any, with the other ten answers.

[Rollo]

Whoops!

The last paragraph should have started:

"The three word unclued entry........................"

[novalis]

Hi Rollo!

Many thanks for your always helpful hints. I shall now go and have a furher look at it.

[DocHH]

Hello Everyone
Novalis 36d is an acronym, and as Rollo's certainly not in my Chambers, it is frequently worn by the younger element of society as an honour!! Cryptically it is defined by the first first 4 words of the clue. BTW rethink the last 4 squares of the across lights, then you might have it EXACTLY!
Rollo, now you have the 3 word unclued entry, be guided by that and go to Chambers as directed! All will be explained. It also resolves the possible anomolies on the 10 unclued lights.
Devadolly, like you I was surprised at the lack of replies, was concerned I was using the wrong deodorant.. Hope the ascent up the wooden stairs, presumably with Ginger Mog, prompts some progress with Ev. As you say, last weeks perp was more in my field than yours. As for handbags and acoutrements, herself buys whatever she wants! Fortunately she is not extravagant, and like me has today done this years ISA allowance!
Ringer, hope you were revived by the retail therapy and returned to EV refreshed.
Copelander, your hint was helpful, and PhysicsGirl, hope minipg allows you to get back to this and flex those grey cells!
I'll not use my usual Italian goodbye, don't want to upset your resolution of 38d, so
Adios.

[copelander]

Novalis, the 3 word phrase is very short, very, very short to be precise. Devadolly, If the bag is just sooooooooo gorgeous, you might regret not buying it! DocHH was my original suggestion too obscure? Good wishes to all.

[DocHH]

Copelander, looking at your original post I am now hanging my head in shame. Your post should have lead me straight to the correct part of our Beloved Book!! Mea Culpa!