Jumbo Times

[endanger]

53a Like bachelor and son sitting by fireside (6) ??n?l?

46a Instrument old woman keeps at home (7) First letter O

32a Came across some research work from form, confused by this (10) meta??????

16a yen to get ahead of time when Christmas comes round (6)

[kayakamina]

53a S ingle
46a Ocarina
32a Meta Thesis
16a Y early

[endanger]

thank you K

[kayakamina]

Morning endanger.

We meet quite regularly and I was wondering if you prefer just the answer to your clues leaving you to work out the logic or whether you like an explanation for the answer? Best wishes K

[endanger]

Thanks K - I can usually work the logic out once i get the answer from you, so i am happy to have just the answer. However, if i still can't fathom it I won't hesitate to ask for a specific explanation, if that is ok with you.
Thanks again for your help which is always prompt and most reliable!
By the way - a question to you as you must be quite a crossword expert. Which crosswords are your favourites and which do you find the trickiest?
Best
E

[kayakamina]

Hi again My favourite has always been Araucaria in the Guardian but of late I have found him a bit disappointing. He is in his mid 80's and will be retiring soon .
The tricky ones are Azed in the Observer and Mephisto in the Sunday Times.
I occasionally try The Listener in the Times and The Genius in the Guardian but they are very,very difficult .
Cheers K

[endanger]

thank you - have a good day...