azed 1806

[elderly]

I am, once again, looking for help for Mr Elderly. Could anyone please explain the *6 down in this weeks Azed. and let me know if there are any notes to the puzzle.
I would be grateful for any information.

[Quizmonster]

6D is 'inebriant', a straight definition of the clue, 'intoxicating'. I get the crossword from the website rather than the paper and there were no instructions there, nor could I get a proper printable version. There frequently seems to be something wrong with Guardian/Observer crosswords online!
Usually, when there is a simple definition like this, it means you have to provide a clue that gets the same answer but is not just a definition, Sorry I can't be of more help.

[Quizmonster]

I just went back to the website to see if they'd sorted things out. It remains exactly the same!

[elderly]

I too get the crossword on line and like you could not find what mr 'e' was asking me so that is why I asked for your help. As usual you came to his aid. Thanks very much
mrs elderly

[pjwillcox]

As Quizmonster said, this is the monthly special where you have to send in a clue to the asterisked answer as well as your finished puzzle (to the Oxford address, not the London one). The lack of instructions does not help.

[elderly]

Thanks pjwillcox

[Ont-ice]

Sorry to butt in, but would you kindly tell me from where can I download this crossword. I'd like to try it.
Thanks.

[Ont-ice]

Hi Elderly
Can you please tell me where I can download the azed puzzle? Thank you.

[elderly]

ont-ice,
Sorry for delay in answering you but I have only just seen your posting
I subscribe for my husband to 'Guardian Unlimited' on line. It cost �25. a year subscription and enables you access to all Guardian and Sunday Observer crosswords. I hope this helps, if not let me know and I will try and help more if I can. Good luck.

[Ont-ice]

Hi Elderly
Don't worry about the delay. I am never on the site at the same time as most folks anyway.
I took a look at the Guardian site and they offered a 'sample crossword' which I did. It was really very easy. I'm more interested in the azed one that you do, but don't know anything about it and don't really want to subscribe - what with the exchange rate etc., - if I don't know what I'm going to get.
Thanks for your help. Sleep well. Regards to Mr. Elderly.

[elderly]

Ont-ice. If you would like I could email you this weeks Azed for you to try, just let me know. Azed is actually in the Sunday Observer which is included in GU. Best wishes.

[Ont-ice]

Thank you elderly.
If it's not too much trouble please sent it to [email protected]
I appreciate your help.

[elderly]

Have sent you the azed (twice if I have done ir right)!!
Please letme know if they go through alright.
Good luck and best wishes.

[Ont-ice]

Thank you very much. I have printed it off and will have a go at it later in the day.
Regards to you both.
O-ice

[Ont-ice]

I'm staring at it. Have so far gotten two answers. Will you please give me a couple of answers - doesn't matter which ones. It might start me off or help me figure out the thinking of the setter.
Is the crossword a mix of cryptic, hidden clues and straightforward ones?

[elderly]

ont-ice I don't do the xwords, my husband does. He is not very well and does not use the computer so I do all his requests for him.
No problem, he has gone to bed at the moment but I will ask him in the morning and get you going. You can always email me if you wish.
Good luck,
elderly