Saga Feb 2013

[gjk342]

Stuck on 26 across: have a-a-a-, but still can't get it! Any help appreciated, thanks.

[sandyRoe]

whats the clue?

[vakayu]

What is the clue?

[mallyh]

clue please

[Lie-in King]

Hi gjk342 - could you post the clue, please? You can answer by using the "Type Your Answer Here" box on this thread :-)

[frugalfred]

I think it's "agapae" if I remember correctly

[frugalfred]

I've rescued my working copy from the recycle bin, and it's "agapae", yawning around a.

[gjk342]

Sorry, the clue is "yawning, having consumed a number of feasts". Think I'm reading the right magazine! There's no hope!

[gjk342]

"Agapae" was what I would have thought, but can find no definition.

[frugalfred]

Agapae are feasts in the Orient.

[frugalfred]

Not necessarily in the Orient "a banquet or gathering of persons to promote good feeling, restore friendly relations, honour a special guest, etc." Early Christianity.

[gjk342]

Many thanks, frugalfred, I must bow to everyone's superior knowledge on here, it's truly a great resource.