Mark in decree is improperly applied (9)

[hilleli]

is this exercised? I have e-e-c-s-d

[MarkRae]

Yes; it's an anagram of 'X' (i.e. a mark for a test e.g. a tick or a cross to indicate a correct or incorrect answer) and 'DECREE' + 'IS;

[hilleli]

Thanks Mark. Always good to know how the answers are worked out. I'm still learning how to do the cryptics...

[MarkRae]

Stick at it! I've been doing cryptic crosswords for over 30 years, and I still need help... :-)

http://www.theanswerb.../Question1086601.html

[Mamyalynne]

You never stop learning , that is the key or so it seems to me.

[MarkRae]

> that is the key or so it seems to me

A bit late for poetry, isn't it...? ;-)

[Mamyalynne]

True that, and better at limericks - but wrong place and time . (smile)

[MarkRae]

There was a young fellow from Kent
Who ate a whole set of encyclopaedias
His mother said, "Ken!"
"Oh, what have you done?"
"They were for your supper..."

[Mamyalynne]

(7) (3) (4) sausage and mash ?? just a guess

[Mamyalynne]

Sorry and ...

http://www.jucoolimag...images/bye/bye_14.gif

[MarkRae]

Lightweight... ;-)