20A container to make a comeback

[Beyondme]

Why should RETURN be the right answer?

[mallyh]

urn is a container

[shooty]

If it is the correct answer, the setter has not got the capabilities of writing a good clue.

Agree with 'urn' but as for 'RET'. I for one am baffled. maybe others might be able to shed some light.

Ps, I am seeing some appalling clues just lately.

[Mamyalynne]

More likely to be

Retort

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retort

[shooty]

Now that fits perfectly, but does it fit the grid ?

[mallyh]

i cant see where the container comes in can you explain please

[shooty]

Mamya, while you are here, can you help me shed some light on-

Turkish ruler cuts a long story short (3)

A?A

Can only think of AGA.
But cannot parse ?

[shooty]

A retort is a comeback ( A witty retort)

[Mamyalynne]

n a chemistry laboratory, a retort is a glassware device used for distillation or dry distillation of substances. It consists of a spherical vessel with a long downward-pointing neck. The liquid to be distilled is placed in the vessel and heated. The neck acts as a condenser, allowing the evaporated vapors to condense and flow along the neck to a collection vessel placed underneath.[1]

[shooty]

saga !!!!

[Mamyalynne]

Sorry shooty, you have stumped me

[boxtops]

shooty - long story = saga
cooker - aga

[Mamyalynne]

Tell me you weren't serious....so sorry.

[shooty]

I was and then it dawned on me, hence saga !!!!

[Mamyalynne]

where did the cooker come in?

[mallyh]

thanks mamyalynne i understand now

[Mamyalynne]

Hurrah - sorted

[shooty]

I have no idea, but found it amusing : )

[Mamyalynne]

:-)