Spectator # 2506

[Matakari]

Many thanks, NACW, Novalis! I have the diagonal word and the theme,
but can only see 3 pairs instead of 4. I thought my 7a, R?E could be paired
with 48a ?O?L ( RYE-ROLL ), but it seems that RYE can stand on its own. So,
I remain somewhat puzzled. Any hints? Thanks in advance!

[Fibonacci]

Original post
https://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Quizzes-and-Puzzles/Crosswords/Question1751522.html

[Neveracrossword]

Your O in 48 A looks wrong. That's the one that links to 7 A (and it's not Rye). It's hard to give hints - those often don't work!

[Matakari]

Thanks, NACW, I've got 7 and 48 now, so I have to review my 29D.

[Matakari]

My 29D is now ok. I may need to verify 2 or 3 of my
clued answers as I look over my grid.

[Neveracrossword]

Thanks, Matakari. I think many answers have been given - on your threads and others - so there may not be much verifying needed.

[Matakari]

About to close another tricky one!
Just these 3 to confirm with parsing,
thanks!
14 (A) Deficient nosegay wounded Joan (6): ?E?NAG ( SEONAG )?
40(A) Trees from Oz housing larks' nests initially (5) : A?NU? (ALNUS)
19 (D) Most valuable skirt Tom shortened (7): ?AXI?A? (MAXIMAL)?

[Neveracrossword]

Yes, Matakari.
14. Anagram, with one letter dropped.
40 Aus, Australia, with the L and N from 'larks' and 'nests' inside.
19 Maxi, skirt and Mal(e), Tom, shortened.
Maybe next week's will be your sort of puzzle...

[novalis]

Yes to all 3.

[Matakari]

Many thanks, again, NACW and Novalis! Have a pleasant week-end!

[Neveracrossword]

Thanks, Matakari. I think you could have parsed those three easily enough- I don't know why you keep doubting yourself!