1d. Gather to fight in confectionery store in Harrow? T-c- B-x (Tuck Box?) Please explain clue. 10d. No numeral etc. spoiled list of names. = Nomenclators. Thought it would be anagram of No numeral...
4d Soldier, one earning leader's deep mistrust. ?A?A?O?A
I know it's been answered as paranoia but why not the alternative paranoea?
Can anyone explain please?
Thanks...
Finished today's but am still puzzled about 2 clues in yesterday's. 18a. Swimmer whose bottom's nipped by young oysters = Sprat ? ( I know spat is a young oyster and a sprat is a small fish. i.e....
My daughter has moved to a house where a very large Magnolia tree is obstructing light from bedroom window. Can it be pruned down by at least 4 feet without damaging it?
Last two. 23d. Obsequious but socially exceptional. O-L- ( Is it Oily? If so why socially exceptional?) 25d. Released and no longer stuck in bed, as they say in the navy. A-A- ( Away? if so why...
Think I've got correct answers but don't fully understand clues. Please help. 16a. In fact these are exercised for fruit machine = Humeri 28a. Current in phone making 2 (Anemometer) spin faster =...
Three clues I don't get today. Please enlighten me. 11a. Ego swollen, born to lead and very fond of drink = Bibulous (Where does swollen ego figure?) 26a. Top dancer confirms her position after...
Can't get last three. Help please. 8a. Clique or ring organised at publishing house. 2-5 I- G-O-P. 16a. Action man film about women. -A-Y-R. 28a. Girl bathed in old English scent. O-O-I-E....