Am slightly stuck with this, my last one. 26 A. Expert on board that is diminutive figure (7) s?o?t?e I see 'shortie', diminutive - and the 'ie' is 'that is', but I don't get the 'expert on board'....
Totally stuck on the last clue viz 40D (9) US Author not the first to entertain celebrity artist E?A?E?L?R - have tried all the sources I can think of including Google and am getting nowhere - anyone...
My last one... 46 D. A senior cleric,say, turning up in a city of biblical significance (6) ?e?e?a I've been trying to work round 'eg'/say, but fear I might be on the wrong track. Thanks for any help....
Trouble with two pseudonyms. 23 *[A Royal highness ham con] a 2012 finale (5,5,5,5) I know it's an anagram of A Royal highness ham con but cannot work it out. 56 * Toff leader's name on list, say, for...
Christmas Break Blockage - please help!
8 dn - Condemn prattle about Bond (8,6) I have "?a?d ???t , ???e?t"
50 dn- Thief wanting rook to make a pie. (4) I ahve "?o?k".
Many thanks in advance....
Hi all I've checked online and on my e edition but as yet there is no new Spectator crossword. It maybe late because of various bank holidays. I will check back later in case it is put up. Hope you...
Having problem with 18d A desire to cover £1000 charge is a bit difficult ----w------ (10) I thought 19a was an anagram so answer water on the brain,if so would not fit with 18d?? 19a clue is Heart...
I'm on the final leg (I think!) Can anyone confirm that when one fills the "coloured" square, the crossing clue becomes a non-word (if you see what I mean!) Also I need help with: 53across Festive...
18a One church official returning to church, back briefly to provide food (12, two words) R?dl?imes??r. Completely stuck on this. any help gratefully accepted.
12 D. Y or S in H? (6) ??s?el
13 A. Pointer following type of bid(not opening) (6) fe????
(Tried to do something with 'fesse'/pointer but have got nowhere.)
Thanks for any help....
15a west country sport,strangely lax,featured in press 8 ????L???G 16a carriage with room for one only?poet pens 'sole'gibe,put out 13 ?????????A??E 1d spotted old harvester cropping his last ?5 ??I??...