Times T2 Sept 24

[pats]

5d large crested pheasant??

[commoner]

 Siamese Crested Fireback?

[pats]

Thanks, but it seems to be P_M_A_L....  can't find any pheasants with such a common name....

[pega]

if I remember the answer  was PEAFOWL  

HAVE posted mine now  if  you tell me the across one where you have the M will help if I can

[pats]

Pega, I have speedbump for 1a, damsalflies for 14a, thunderbang for 16a and linseed for 20a, hence the p_m_a_l..... though peafowl makes sense........ completely mucked the others up....... another fine mess!

[pega]

without grid now to see but with your answers it was the top left hand corner   I recall that I had DRAGONFLIES

THUNDERBOLT.

PEAFOWL I am sure  is correct

Do you use one look dictionary it a web site and very good peafowl on that is an asian pheasant

I have done the Times T2 for years and before the recent purchase of laptop did it with those spellchecker

machine and dictionary yet to win I would love to win the Times.  Let me know if these fit in.

[pats]

Hi Pega, thanks!  Dragonflies makes sense, as does thunderbolt..... what about 6d, loud quarrel?  I have slanging match which is why everything else has gone to pot. 

[pega]

Hi  Pats,   I think I had  SHOUTING  MATCH.

(Have done so many crosswords from W/End papers so forgive my vagueness on this but see if it fits in)

[pats]

It does fit, but I'll forget sending that particular crozzie in .... another fine mess indeed!  Thanks for the chat.

[pega]

pats   sorry you didn't manage to get it sorted , will you

be doing Sat Oct 1st. Times   I hope to start mine tomorrow so if  you get stuck or need any help  just put a post here and will be happy to help.

 Pega   

[pats]

Hi Pega, I've done the Times T2 from Oct 1 - I can usually do them with some thought, but now and then.... however we will chat again next time I fill in a rash answer!