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I have solved all the clues, except the one in the preamble - assuming there is a clue there.
I can complete the grid using the 17 "extra letters" from the "special clues" having drawn six bars symmetrically in the grid.
But I am not so sure that the way I have done it gives the unique solution that the "Finally" bit in the preamble referes to, because I just cannot see any relationship between the preamble, or the puzzle title, and the words I have got.
If anybody has any hints I would be grateful.
I can complete the grid using the 17 "extra letters" from the "special clues" having drawn six bars symmetrically in the grid.
But I am not so sure that the way I have done it gives the unique solution that the "Finally" bit in the preamble referes to, because I just cannot see any relationship between the preamble, or the puzzle title, and the words I have got.
If anybody has any hints I would be grateful.
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.I've not been able to finish because I cannot determine the extra letter in 11a. However, I can assure you that the 'unique solution' is confirmed by the 'special clues'.
The answers to the 'special clues' are two real words that differ by the removal of a single letter. The words in the periphery can be treated the same way.
The answers to the 'special clues' are two real words that differ by the removal of a single letter. The words in the periphery can be treated the same way.
Thanks for the reply.
It does not immediately help me, but I will persevere.
I don't think there is an extra letter in 11ac. I have ETA (anagram of eat) one definition of which is:
"formerly, a member of the lowest Japanese class, which did work considered menial or degrading."
So, a "dog's-body in Japan".
It does not immediately help me, but I will persevere.
I don't think there is an extra letter in 11ac. I have ETA (anagram of eat) one definition of which is:
"formerly, a member of the lowest Japanese class, which did work considered menial or degrading."
So, a "dog's-body in Japan".
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I'm still struggling on this one despite GRM's hints above. I'm guessing that the word 'real' is significant (else Loda would have simply said '....to complete words' in the preamble). Also I'm guessing that the 2 words down the central column play a part in the final denouement but they could hardly be described as 'special clues'. Can anyone drop a further hint to push me over the final step?
I don't think it is drill-barrow as there is only one B available and that is required elsewhere.
As a result of the discussion in this thead, I have revisited my solution and have found that one of the ten words I have in the perimeter cannot be reduced by one letter and still leave a proper word (well, it was late in the evening after several drams of whisky when I thought I had the solution!) .
I can correct this problem but then one of the other words (which can be shortened) is non-existent in any of the dictionaries to which I have access.
I have tried all possible permutations (I think) and cannot resolve this dilemma so I may now just await the published solution.
As a result of the discussion in this thead, I have revisited my solution and have found that one of the ten words I have in the perimeter cannot be reduced by one letter and still leave a proper word (well, it was late in the evening after several drams of whisky when I thought I had the solution!) .
I can correct this problem but then one of the other words (which can be shortened) is non-existent in any of the dictionaries to which I have access.
I have tried all possible permutations (I think) and cannot resolve this dilemma so I may now just await the published solution.
This is the first time I have attempted an Inquisitor (I thought it might make a change from the Listener, EV etc) so a word of advice please.
My original solution will stand if one of the 'cut' words is the surname of an actor (or a General) or a European town (it also happens to be a real word in French and German but I don't think this is relevant). Would this be usual for the Inquisitor and/or this setter?
My original solution will stand if one of the 'cut' words is the surname of an actor (or a General) or a European town (it also happens to be a real word in French and German but I don't think this is relevant). Would this be usual for the Inquisitor and/or this setter?