Answer to final clue in crossword

[bridgetdowne]

I aml ooking for an 11 letter word to finish a Crossword. The clue is :


Goes high to get the best of everything.

I have these letters: -E-R-Y-I-K -

[mazie]

I believe this was answered earlier by "K" and its Cherrypick

[bridgetdowne]

Mazie, the answer cherrypick does not fit in with letters I already have.

Bridget Downes

[mazie]

forgive me I think it was Cherrypicks.

Perhaps your E is incorrect?

[bridgetdowne]

Mazie, I am pretty sure that the E is correct.
Bridget Downes

[mazie]

Whats the clue for the "E"?

[bridgetdowne]

Mazie,
The E comes from 55 down and the clue is :

Draw back and putt the ball short. I have tee

[bridgetdowne]

Thanks Tasty Morsel . Mazie do you think I should have shy instead of tee. It seems good but I can't see the connection with putt the ball.

[Evilelks]

A short putt is said to be 'shy of the hole'

[bridgetdowne]

Thanksa million Evilelka!

[bridgetdowne]

I have 2 other questions: An 8 lettter word : for finally find fault with the inside of a prune stone.and I have ENDOC-R-

The next question is: cd. be the effect of 16 across on the heart ; 7 letters. and 16 across is; heart feelings enhanced by it and the answer here is absence

[novalis]

endocarp
fondness ( absence makes the heart grow fonder )

[bridgetdowne]

fondness doesn't fit. how about ardency

[novalis]

Sorry - just realised it can't be fondness. That's 8 letters.

[novalis]

What letetrs do you already have please?

[bridgetdowne]

i ha ve; -R-E-C-

[novalis]

Having looked at the various possibilties with that combination of letters ( all 4 of them ) I'd agree with ardency. Others are oriency, urgence and urgency.

[bridgetdowne]

many thanks
bridget downes

[mazie]

I'm pleased you managed to sort it Bridget x