Mature Times July 2012

[wickham]

Two left to do. 1D: Rage at cuts, reportedly (4) _ O_ E; 21D: Set first course by chance (4) R _ O _. Also 12 A: Capital of Greece , perhaps (5) _ O _ I _, do you agree it could be either DORIC or IONIC. Many thanks in advance.

[bibblebub]

21d) clot

[bibblebub]

1d) sore - sounds like saw ???

[wickham]

Many thanks Biblebub - I've now corrected my 20A. Any thoughts on Ionic v Doric?

[Mamyalynne]

Ionic


Web definitions

A capital used originally by the Greeks in a system of supports called the Ionic order. In the medieval period, the capital was often used without a strict adherence to the rest of the system. An Ionic capital has a volute, or a spiral scroll-like carving, on each side as its major decoration. ...


Dor·ic
adjective /ˈdôrik/  /ˈdär-/ 

Relating to or denoting a classical order of architecture characterized by a plain, sturdy column and a thick square abacus resting on a rounded molding

Relating to or denoting the ancient Greek dialect of the Dorians

[cathfromsaron]

ionia?

[Mamyalynne]

I would plump for Doric, but is rather ambiguous.

[dannyk13]

21d Clot

[dannyk13]

12a Sofia( capital of bulgaria and also name of Greek princess)

[wickham]

Hmm, interesting - Doric, Ionic, Sofia; it will be interesting to see the setter's thoughts in a few weeks' time. Thanks for all your interest.