Sun Times 4350

[kalahari12]

3 dn: Would harsh sound heard identify the bird? (8) I think it is woodruff but I can only find reference to a plant of that name. Any birders out there?

[dizzyduck]

I have the same thought - a ruff is a bird and would sounds like wood but can't see the clue to woodruff, which is indeed a plant

[Aquagility]

A screamer is a bird. Don't know of a woodruff.

[turnerjmw]

I'm sure it's the right answer, and I think it's an error in the clue. Probably thinking of woodchat, woodlark or woodwale, but the crossing letters are certainly W-O-R-F-, so I have a feeling it's a blunder

[kalahari12]

Thanks everyone. I will go with WOODRUFF

[Aquagility]

Just goes to show that it's worth giving any letters you have, kalahari12.

[frameshift]

Another illustration of the falling standards of the Times crosswords, recently. Did you notice that 28 across answer was CLEANSE, clue being: 28. Breaking seal can remove dirt (7) nearly an anagram of SEAL CAN, but not quite right. It's a bit annoying.

[kalahari12]

Sorry about that Aquagility. I sometimes have problems with the site and lose my posts a few times before I get it to latch and in my rush third time round forgot to give the letters. But thanks for the slap across the wrist!