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Spectator Xmas xword
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I wonder if anyone is able to help me with the instructions in the Spectator crossword:
"In clues in italics, subsidiary indications omit references to parts of answers. These parts, occupying a total of 59 squares, must be shaded."
I'm afraid i don't understand this!
An example is the following italicised clue for 72a:
Below ear, for all to see, knot in a curl is loosened (12)
I think the answer is: "subauricular" - but given it is an italicised clue what should I do with it.
Many thanks in advance
E
"In clues in italics, subsidiary indications omit references to parts of answers. These parts, occupying a total of 59 squares, must be shaded."
I'm afraid i don't understand this!
An example is the following italicised clue for 72a:
Below ear, for all to see, knot in a curl is loosened (12)
I think the answer is: "subauricular" - but given it is an italicised clue what should I do with it.
Many thanks in advance
E
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.Endanger - in your answer .... the letters that ARE referred to in subsidiary indications:
U - for all to see
S ICULAR - anag 'a curl is'
This leaves BAUR unaccounted for - but it could be either that one block of letters, or UBA & the R at the end , or ...
Take a photo copy - try it out - things usually become clear as you get more shaded patches.
Good luck
U - for all to see
S ICULAR - anag 'a curl is'
This leaves BAUR unaccounted for - but it could be either that one block of letters, or UBA & the R at the end , or ...
Take a photo copy - try it out - things usually become clear as you get more shaded patches.
Good luck