Ev 1394

[Brownbelle]

I am hoping devadolly is still hard at work solving EV weekly. I met her on a train years ago and have always wanted to thank her for pointing me in the direction of Bradfords crossword solvers dictionary. It is a constant companion!! Brownbelle

[Cloverjo]

I’m not devadolly but...I’m still stuck on this one. How are you getting on with it?
I agree Bradford’s is so helpful.

[Brownbelle]

I have a worrying hope in the top left corner.....1across hint would help enormously! Brownbelle

[Neveracrossword]

Brownbelle, the 'flies' are very common in Scotland.

[Brownbelle]

As a resident of Argyll I am all too well aware of the blighters but can't parse it! Brownbelle

[Neveracrossword]

There's Male, then a rare duck (which supplies the unused/extra letter). 'Dropping leg' means to get rid of a short cricketing term.

[Brownbelle]

Thanks. I will now go and search for an appropriate rare duck! Brownbelle