Hello, seeking verification for a few clues before
getting on to the trickiest parts of this challenge.
Thanks in advance !
15(A) Start support then switch position (6): TEEOFF
5(D) Made weary taxmen fly (5): TRIED
Oh, yes, NACW, I got the name to link the perimeter entries, but do not fathom where to start to trace the 9-letter word in a spiral( as suggested by ProfessorMaisie) to end in the barred-off cells forming the square. Still looking at it intently.
Want to be sure too about this:
5(D) Made weary taxmen fly (5): TRIED
Many thanks in advance for any further suggestions!
Here is a look at the preamble:
Perimeter answers are clued by wordplay only, and are linked thematically. They are given in order and are to be entered clockwise starting from a point to be determined.All other clues are normal.
A nine-cell thematic area is to be highlighted in the finished grid. This includes the barred cell whose letter will help identify the location of two missing or damaged parts of the key perimeter answer. These should be written below the grid. (4 words)
Chambers 2016 edition is the main reference but does not give a place name, a common phrase, or a common variation (in Collins).
Bobbinwales at 19.43, you've solved some great clues recently! Matakari omitted to give some useful information, making things less clear for you and other helpers.
Thanks, Bobbinwales. I knew what you meant about giving up on this puzzle. By the way, Matakari's not 'fairly new' to cryptics, he's been doing these themed crosswords for about 10 years!
Sorry, I must remember to supply all the relevant info at all times!
Now, I have no clue where to start to trace the 9-letter word in a spiral...ProfessorMaisie, please put me out of my misery!