Times Jumbo 748

[kettledrum]

I'm stuck on these last 2. Can anyone help, please?

42a Don't expect Oscar to find girl in a month (7) O - E - A - E

50d Rob gets on with prayer (5) R - A - E

[beejay1124]

50 reave ?

[slaney]

42a O(vera)ct

[kettledrum]

Thanks for that suggestion Beejay. I understand reave = rob, and I suppose the other bit is re Ave as in Ave Maria. I just didn't like it much & wondered if anyone else had a better idea or reason.

[kettledrum]

Thanks Slaney. All is now clear! I'd spelled obstetrician (anag cabinet riots) wrong !! Oh dear - very senior moment!

[JMR27]

I think reave is correct.... "on" in the clue = re +ave (according to Chambers:a recitation of the prayer to the Virgin Mary, in full, Ave Maria))

[kettledrum]

Thanks JMR: it's good to have other people's feedback, and am glad to have your explanation.