Am I the only one who thinks the Cryptic crosswords much harder lately? I found Saturdays very difficult. I have just one left to do, 23d Where Officers eat hash (4) I have ?e?s. All I can think is...
21a. Comedian in lace factory I scold constantly? On the contrary(5,8). Answer SPIKE MILLAGIN but why. 16a. Sever south wind close to coastline(7). Answer AUSTERE 14a. Hairstyle popular in Utah?(7)....
august melons were rotten.(6)---e--
14a with the crown its a gamble(6)a--h-r
19 sovereign found in desk(5)ru---
24a make merry about a show(6)---e--
25ahold back food basket(6)-----r
thank you....
23a.travelling speed at currently available tarriff(5,4)g---n-/----
7a.no good putting money on game(9)b------o-
8d evening horse(9)---------
20a hawk eaten by seven dogs(4)--n-....
(2d) A worker in simple surroundings creates a fruit. (8) P _ _ _ _ _ _ N. (8a) Please pass this way. (6) E _ _ _ _ _. (10a) Admit that the French can ... (5) L _ _ _ _ . (16a) Preserve a woman's...
Ok...bit much to ask, I know...but the IOS has me beat again !... 2d) Alongside, looking forward, seaman settles on right direction (7)...all I have is the last letter, T. 22d) Writer Mounting Attack,...
Can anybody please tell me, where i can find this last line of a book,
"Came a shock and a great crackling and popping of bars and stays".
thanks sniffa....