the oldie 270

[phebe]

I'm stuck on 17a vessel, far adrift, breaking law at sea. ?e?a? f?a?k
25a Delay going round to catch pests, not very early g?????r?
any help appreciated...thankyou

[scotman]

Dewar flask

[phebe]

thankyou I had never heard of that

[RocW]

I RECKON 25A is germinal: delay (LAG) going round pests (VERMIN) not very early - omit V and E. Every time that I buy this magazine I end up doing the crossword and I don't particularly like it; it's far too contrived for me.