Guardian Prize 27,160

[stickboy52]

21 down:- Is man one perhaps? (6)
I have *i*i*n.

22 Across:-Metal content of mug or cup, perhaps? (7)
I have the answer as' Uranium', but cannot justify it, can anyone help?

Regards, Stickboy52

[Captain2]

Simian - anagram of is man + I

[cashier]

Content of mug is U symbol for Uranium

[stickboy52]

Thank you Captain2 & cashier, it seems obvious now .

Regards, Stickboy52

[mirandamoon]

Going back to 22 - I still can't parse the rest of the clue. How does 'or cup possibly' give 'ranium'? Thanks

[Toorak]

U is the middle letter of both mug and cup

And stands for uranium

[mirandamoon]

Thanks, Toorak. For some reason, it still leaves me feeling 'but....'
It's probably just me being tired!