the generalist Sept, no 150 = CL

[08012006]

further to ventpeg at 12.19
35a In Scotland, the end of a taper (6-4) CANDLE ?O?P 39a Tin-plate (6) L??T?? 41a A fool (6) N?D?E? 46a A columnar US cactus growing to 30 feet (6) C??E?? 21d Translation of the Bible into Latin, made in Augustine's era (5) I?A?A 36d Relating to coloration which disguises or protects an animal (8) A?????IC 40d Of plant movements, not related to the direction of the stimulus (8) ????IC

[mazie]

35a Candle Doup ?

[mazie]

41a Nidget

[sarumite]

I am normally more than happy to supply any requested answers if able to do so.
However, as this puzzle has just today been 'released' and does not have to be submitted before 10 September, I think it would simply spoil the challenge for a number of generalist devotees if too many answers are given so soon after it's time of issue.

[glasman]

46a Cereus

[shannee]

this is an answer site .... and, you have never bee 'shy' in rushing to give answers to this puzzle before?

Don't look if you don't want to know :-)

39a) Latten

46a) Cereus

21d) Itala

36d) Apatetic

40d) Nastic


what do you have for 49A) Very much - as the rector of Wickham Bishops in Essex (4,5-1)

[08012006]

like billy o

[Catron]

What a pity that you have given up trying to find the answers so easily - all are readily found with just a little work.

[shannee]

thanks for that 08012006

like billy o ..... what is the link to the rector of Wickham Bishops in Essex .....

the origin of this phrase is much disputed, and the Puritan preacher Bilio seems to have been based at St Peter's, Maldon (near to Wickham Bishops)!!

[shannee]

Catron .... you can say that about all the questions asked on this site .... you are not judge, nor jury :-)

if you don't want to know .... don't look.

[Catron]

Quite right, shannee - but it is still a pity that someone has to give up as easily as they have done when the answers are so easily obtainable. I am not judging at all - I just think its a real shame that 08012006 will not have the satisfaction that comes with completing this crossword themselves.

[shannee]

Catron ---- your comment in itself is 'criticising' ..... I agree about the satisfaction point - but that is personal to each individual?

Can you explain the link between the question and answer for 49a)

[glasman]

I Googled and got this:-

The derivation is said to be from Joseph Billio, the zealous 17th/18th century Puritan preacher. Billio preached at the United Reformed Church in Market Hill, Maldon, Essex, in and around 1696. He was an enthusiastic 'hellfire and damnation' preacher and, given his name and reputation, ought to be a serious contender as the source of the phrase. They are certainly convinced in Maldon, and it must be true - they have a plaque to prove it.

[shannee]

thanks glasman ..... I found that too and other references online, BUT no specific link to 'rector of Wickham Bishops'

(and there are many other claims as to origination)

[shannee]

nor can I find an online link to confirm 35a) in Scotland the end of a taper ....

[captainandy]

Confirmation's to be found in Chamber's, under 'Doup'.

[shannee]

thanks captainandy