mephisto 2721

[roslyn251254]

33a Ass changing introduction to component of church service (6)
Is the defn "ass" giving the answer Brayer - prayer changes to brayer OR is the defn "component of church service" hence the other way round??
I'm leaning towards Prayer for the answer??

[kayakamina]

Hi Ros

I went with Prayer.

I so dislike this type of clue which can't even be confirmed by checked letters.

[roslyn251254]

Thanks K - I'll do the same - nice gentle mephisto this week?

[kayakamina]

Yes - more time for Azed & EV.

[Chandamama]

(+B)[-p]RAYER
clue: changing introduction to component of church service (PRAYER)
Den: ass - BRAYER

[Neveracrossword]

Am stuck on my last two.
6 A. One like Bond,expert held to be unconventional (6) ??ace?
7 D. Tin unreliable in rod - iron rod needed! (7) ?o?t?le

(The 1st letter of 7D is the 2nd of 6 A.)
Thanks for any help.

[Neveracrossword]

Have just realised what 6 A is - hope to get the other one now!

[Neveracrossword]

Yes, have got it - all finished now.

[roslyn251254]

K - seems the answer was Brayer - oh well never mind - there's always next week!