Ft Christmas Crossword

[Telescoper]

Last one!

20 across

Large castle with central section removed (4).

I have U-S-

There is no definition as this is one of the thematic clues (names of cats and dogs).

Any suggestions as to the answer and the 'large castle' referred to?

[Telescoper]

Oh I got it now. The U is incorrect - should be F and it's then quite easy.

[Dominique_J]

Fido?

[Mamyalynne]

It was a tough one this week.

[Dominique_J]

Is it FOSS or FESS - ie Fortress with the central section rem

[Dominique_J]

-oved. Is 2dn then BINFULS? If so why?

[Mamyalynne]

Foss

Bagpuss

[Dominique_J]

Thanks, Mamya. I’m now wondering whether it’s worth continuing with this... it looks pretty awful.

[Mamyalynne]

Wasn't fun.

[Dominique_J]

I’ve spent nearly another hour on it Mamya. You’re quite correct.
It isn’t fun.
It really isn’t fun.
It is shamefully dreadful.

[Mamyalynne]

Glad to see the back of it for sure.

[Gerdalund]

Mamya,I can see where FOSS comes from but is that the name of a cat or dog? Same question for BAGPUSS. Where do these names come from?

[Mamyalynne]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bagpuss

[Mamyalynne]

https://www.theparisreview.org/blog/2012/10/29/edward-lear%E2%80%99s-cat/