Dt 27221

[nicat]

11a In the house on the house (4-4) ---t/-r-e something free?

[bibblebub]

scot free

[factor-fiction]

rent free?

[nicat]

I thought of that, but can't see why plus 2d Serve Indian dish elevated by lime peel (5) would then be --d-c

[bibblebub]

sorry i was too hasty and factor-fiction must be correct

2d) ladle = 'dal' reversed + l(im)e

[factor-fiction]

lodge?

[factor-fiction]

Now it's bibblebub's turn to be right - ladle it is

[nicat]

Thanks 11a is just a little odd.

[factor-fiction]

I think I'll get off to work for a rest now.

[factor-fiction]

11a is fine- if you are living in the house you could be renting (although I agree not necessarily).
On the house means 'free'.
Living in the house free of charge could be 'rent free'