Crossword 49 Rte Guide

[Helenmarie]

11 across
Far from giving a clue,this could be intriguing.
T-k-n-

[1ozzy]

Taking

[Helenmarie]

Not sure why. Is it opposite of 'giving' a clue?

[1ozzy]

Far from giving = taking.

As to the rest of the clue, I'm stumped.

If your letter pattern is correct there aren't many other words that fit.

Sorry, best I could offer.

[ducksie]

oz you are correct - letter pattern is correct and you parsed it brilliant
It is Taking

[1ozzy]

Thanks Ducksie, I've just surprised me!!

[vetuste_ennemi]

It's not parsed, though.

[1ozzy]

After the definition, how does the rest of the clue parse?

I'd like to know.

[fiction-factory]

Seems quite good to me for an RTE clue- it's a double meaning with :
far from giving= taking
intriguing= taking (as in captivating/charming)

[fiction-factory]

From Collins:

https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/taking

taking in British
(ˈteɪkɪŋ )
adjective
1.
charming, fascinating, or intriguing
2. informal
infectious; catching

[ducksie]

thanks ff and oz

[1ozzy]

Well done FF!

I may sleep peacefully tonight, fingers crossed.

[Helenmarie]

Interesting. Captivating, charming also used to be called 'fetching'. Thanks everyone, makes perfect sense.