Spectator 1900

[greyfox]

A snowy good morning to all Speccie-ites. This week it's 'MCM' by Dumpynose:

http://www.spectator.co.uk/article_assets/arti cledir_6647/3323571/crossword.pdf

Keep warm and enjoy!

[Spaghetti]

Many thanks for the link, greyfox. Only scraps of frozen snow left here in York, but the threat of more at the weekend. Hope it doesn't interefere with the rugby!

[Spaghetti]

I've completed the entire grid except for the two unchecked letters in 25 down. I think the are C and R, but I can't convince myself. Reassurance - or correction - would be much appreciated!

[Christiana]

Thanks for the link. No snow here in the Algarve but torrential rain and occasional storms, just so we don't miss out on all the action!

[crofter]

Thanks for the link greyfox ~ much appreciated.
The snow here in the Pennines (West Yorkshire) is still lying with possibly more on it's way. I know what I'll be doing over the next couple of hours!

[mad max]

Many thanks for link

[DocHH]

Thank you for the link greyfox, most enjoyable.
Spaghetti, I also used those letters, based on the entry after the answer, plus the definition for the last word in the clue.

[Spaghetti]

Thanks DocHH. That makes the wordplay clear. I still think the definition is a bit iffy, but in it goes!

[DocHH]

I agree Spaghetti, much better if the last word was singular.

[kayakamina]

Thanks for the link greyfox.

Very pleasant way of spending time on a cold afternoon, and I enjoyed the link the connection with the Title And No.

[Sarrie]

I echo those sentiments. Good fun. Thank you greyfox.

[crucifernz]

I too have finished and agree with solution to 25D. According to my research, the definition word should be singular (synonym less one letter giving solution). A very enjoyable and clever Speccie.

[crucifernz]

P.S. The Christian name of the author of the quotation being the same as mine was a help!

[oldenburg]

This was indeed another 'good one'. I initially had the T & N switched at 32A - still a perfectly good answer - which held me up somewhat until the penny dropped. What fun.

[jamesah]

I enjoyed this but the quotation I found was slightly different, the 5th word being 'with'. Anyone else find this?

[dr b]

The first Google link I found used "with" but every other one used the word that wound up fitting in the grid. I was surprised to find, in my searching, that the quote author was born in the town that I currently live in! I probably should have known that already.

[AHearer]

Yes, oldenburg, I initially did exactly the same with the music. I had a blind spot for a while with the wordplay in 15D.