Polymath 475

[safflower]

Another winner from abroad!!!!
18a In Scotland and Northern England, to stretch, strain, reach out (3)? - a -.
34a Radio wire which rectifies the current and produces audibility (4 - 7)? - - - s/- h - s - - -.
No hope for non-scientists as usual.

[Lie-in King]

Hi safflower - patience, patience... :-)

18a Rax
34a Cat's whisker

Hope you're well?

[safflower]

Hello my dear friend Lie-in King. Thank you for that. I can do no science and no Scottish words.
Another wet day in Devon. I'm going to post my next Polymath from New york!!!

[Lie-in King]

Lol! Not from somewhere closer than the the US? The shopping, shows & sights wouldn't be drawing you to the Big Apple, would they?.. :-))

I suppose if you knew someone abroad, they could forward it on if they got it quickly enough...