Some pretty obscure clues today, particularly 13d, but 7d's got me stumped; Chambers: "Noun, one of two plurals" (7) G?O?T?S. I can only think of grottos (chambers) or growths but can't parse. Any... ...
Thought there were some pretty obscure clues today, but would appreciate help parsing 9a " sort of stew and batter to conclude the order" (6) R?B??T. Must be rabbit but can't see why?
Sunday Telegraph 3218
A few tricky ones today but the last one’s got me stumped; 5a) Famous solver’s friend in battle? H?S?I?G? Got to be Hastings but apart from the obvious battle I can’t see why....
Today’s DT completed, but help parsing 3d please: “Retreating, comply with English soldier securing device” (7) E?E?O?T Must be eyebolt but can’t see why?...