STel GK 788

[TydFan]

Last 3 which all depend on each other and I can't seem to break into them.

18 small seasoned ball of pounded meat or fish (8)

?U?N???E
19d Unusual lack of energy (7) ????U?R

23 Medieval guild of merchants (5) H???E is this HOUSE?

Thanks for any help.

[slaney]

19d Languor

[sarumite]

18a Quenelle

19d Languor

23a Hanse

good luck

[TydFan]

That's great thanks slaney and sarumite. What time did you finish this one today?

[sarumite]

I normally start fairly early to finish by mid morning .. then sports to watch in afternoons!!

[TydFan]

I'm very impressed. Who is your sarumite to help you with the ones you are stuck on? I try all methods of searching for the answers myself, books, wordfinders, dictionary,Pears then Google then as a last resort here. So where is your last resort?

[sarumite]

If I'm unable to find answers by normal search methods, I resort to using on-line crossword solvers at times viz ...

http://www.wordfun.ca/

or the reverse dictionary here is very helpful ...

http://www.onelook.com/reverse-dictionary.shtm l

[sarumite]

I should also add that Chambers Dictionary is my crossword bible.