Skeleton Crossword

[HAMMEROFTHOR]

24 across minute-actor cut almost ten seconds 11 letters I think the answer is miniscule but cant pass it. Any help appreciated!

[Captain2]

I don't do the Skeleton, but it can't be 'miniscule' (9) if you say it is (11) - which I can't confirm.

[elliemay1]

Can you please post the letters that you are sure of?

[klazomaniac]

MinUscule is the correct way to spell the word.

Minute (-) actor....... = Minus

I'm stuck after that. Hopefully this may prompt others.

[davebro]

minuscule

[klazomaniac]

Yes davebro

https://www.lexico.com/en/grammar/minuscule-or-miniscule

[Captain2]

Just been looking that up klaz/dave - apparently both spellings are now equally acceptable. (I do though come down on your side).

[elliemay1]

Need number of letters to be confirmed

[davebro]

minus + cu(t) + second letters of aLmost & tEn

[elliemay1]

cul(l) = cut almost, e=second letter of TEN

[Captain2]

^^^ have you used 'almost' twice in that parse Dave?

[klazomaniac]

Perfect davebro

[Captain2]

...that's my thought too elliemay

[klazomaniac]

Hmmm, I see what you're saying Captain. And that still leaves the 'Actor' part.

[davebro]

not sure about the parse but OK with the answer!

[elliemay1]

... so it doesn't have 11 letters!

[davebro]

no

[Captain2]

Got it!

- = MINUS + C U L E (second letters of actor cut almost ten)

[davebro]

great!

[klazomaniac]

Now that's perfect Captain :-)

[Captain2]

Nice teamwork there peeps. :)))