Spectator 1868

[Ziggi]

I'm a bit slow today and time is of the essence. Need help with a few more - I have a bet on this one!!! greyfox will probably help. I need 21down "What's syrupy in Arden? Bard's loose part" (9) -OLE----T
37ac L---AR- "Book contains accessible script" (7 two words)
14ac "Shovel one held switching oil-cakes" (7) --O__C_ Thanks in advance for help. I'll return the compliment some day.

[kettledrum]

21d foreskirt ... kir ( drink made with blackcurrant syrup) in forest
37a Linear B .... near = accessible in lib - abbr. for libra = book
14a poonacs

[Ziggi]

Thanks Kettledrum - and greyfox for earlier help.

[Rapparee]

37a Linear B - NEAR in LIB

14a Poonacs - AN in SCOOP (reversed)

[Ziggi]

Nearly finished guys. Just need 6down and 31 down.
Thanks

[greyfox]

**** tie

Mazard

Got the two shaded words?

[greyfox]

AB wouldn't allow c o o n - in this case another word for a racoon (Procyonid)

[Ziggi]

I've got to leave soon - going to NY. What's the 2 shaded words?
Imagine your now drinking a pint of your favourite brew - on me of course.
I know i've posted this twice but thanks a million guys.

[greyfox]

*******

Mazard

Have a good trip!

[greyfox]

******* = C o o n tie

[greyfox]

Hercules - first column

8 dn Renal: anagram of Lerna from whence the monster came.

That'll be two pints please.

[Ziggi]

Thanks greyfox. Make it three!!!!
I'm off now. Back in a few days.