Ev 1294

[pomona]

7d Communication attempt targets moon of Jupiter (9) CAL?I??O looks like Callisto ... but how does it parse...and this would make 25a very odd U?TNN

25a Unionist turned 19, vocal elements leaving strip of metal (5)

(The answer to 19 if at all connected is dotiest)

[Neveracrossword]

12 answers are entered with misprints - that's perhaps relevant?

[Neveracrossword]

7 D could be Call (communication attempt) Is To, targets?

[pomona]

Thanks Neveracrossword ..but i have the 12 misprints in 12 other clues

[Calibax]

7d Call is to

[Neveracrossword]

For 25 A, Untin, strip of metal (verb) would work if the first 'n' is a misprint in the Down clue?

[Calibax]

Does the wordplay lead to the misprinted entry?
U(nionist) + nineteen reversed with the vowels removed gives UNTNN which could be the misprint for untin

[Neveracrossword]

Yes, Calibax - the preamble says '12 answers are entered with misprints: wordplay in their clues leads to the misprinted form'.

[pomona]

Thanks Calibax and Neveracrossword..that's perfect.... I had the corrected letter i coming from a different clue ....27a moera for the grid entry but i thought moIra was the fate.

[DocHH]

The wordplay leading to the grid entry for 27a is correct and is an alternative spelling for Moira. It is verified in the BRB.

[hankir]

I need 5 but these two may get me there.

32 Time to view old man from behind several with chiselled
features? (9)
13 One joining up provided spies using female MP as cover (10)
Officiator fits but cannot parse it.

Thanks.

[hankir]

I think I have 32a.

Need 13a.
So please help.

[DocHH]

Hankir, 13d is a regular clue and entry. Provided is conditional, the spies are American, and there is a "lady" MP surrounding all of that!

[hankir]

Thanks DocHH.
My problem is not knowing any lady MPs.
Let me google and see if I get lucky.

[hankir]

Thanks.
I did find one that begins with A.
Now any hint on how to draw the lines?

[Celticv11]

Well now you have CIA Astor and so, a quick shuffle and hey presto