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[barry.m]

I have completed the crossword but cannot see why a couple of the answers are the answers!
4d: "Number two is nothing here" (6-2-7). Second in command fits perfectly but how does that relate to the clue?
18d: "Rock, I'd say, in case of "garage" is not middle of the road" (7). I am sure it's wayside (anagam of "i'd say" etc) but how does the rest make any sense please?
Grateful for any enlightenment. Thanks. barry

[janbee]

answered previously as WAYSIDE

[Quizmonkey]

The second (letter) in command is o (looks like a zero = nothing).

[Quizmonkey]

Can someone explain how it's wayside? The case of garage is GE not WE which would lead to gayside - unless I'm missing sthg here...

[treetops1]

http://www.theanswerb...s/Question875207.html

[glen-d]

wayside

[Quizmonkey]

Even on that link no-one gives a satisfactory explanation - looks like a misprint in the clue to me.

[glen-d]

awayside

[barry.m]

Thank you everyone for your help. I find it hard to believe that sometimes a paper of the quality and standing of The Sunday Times can set a crossword with such clumsy or inaccurate clues. It happens sometimes, and there are examples in this web site of a few even recenlty.
Anyway, thanks to all of you. barrym