Skeleton Crossword

[231047]

Still part of pig's earI am making of this week's puzzle.

12 down: many bond, but not all do; I have c?n; ? con;

17 down: flooded area turned out to be hot: I have a??s?; ?awash.

[Toorak]

12 yes a(rea) was (turned out to be) h(ot)

[scorpiojo]

A(rea) was h(ot)

[Toorak]

Sorry 17

Con looks ok for 12 - c (100/ many) on (bond)

[Flonska]

17d A(rea) was H(ot) = Awash

[231047]

Hope I did not appear to be lacking manners but I was taken into hospital earlier this week with a serious heart problem. This has resulted in me having a brand new pacemaker. Sorry again if I appeared to be bad mannered.

[Captain2]

Wow! I'd say that was 'just about' a good enough reason for a late reply!

Hope you're on the mend 231047, take it easy.

[Mamyalynne]

No need to apologise, life gets in the way.

Hope you are sorted and starting to feel better.x

[231047]

Cheers everybody