really stuck on last one (possibly two) .......... 24a In computer science, a programming tool used to turn higher level instructions into a form more suitable for the hardware (9) 26d A central...
Have finally finished today's cryptic .......... it was a struggle today, but don't understand the clue to what is probably the simplest answer, i.e. ......... 24d Relation wants bit changed at the...
Help please, I'm really stuck on this one .............. 24a A habit almost taking in friend in sheikdom (3,5) ??? d?a?i I am fairly certain letters given are correct but cannot come up with answer....
Last one as always the least obvious ............. 5d Discover how to leave the sea at speed (3,2,5) r?n ?o ?a?t? My tentative suggestion is " run to earth " but not sure this fully fits clue i.e...
The favoured answer yesterday for 28d Fast getting a string of (5), was " wired ". Whilst not disputing this, as I have no better answer, can somebody fully explain logic??
Have finished todays cryptic without assistance for a change, but would welcome explanation in respect of two of the clues! I am happy that answers are correct but do like to fully understand...
Finally back to todays cryptic but having problems in final section! 25a It should define the S African aurochs (9) T---I---S 17d His progeny must be tolerant they say (8) -O-E---- Any help much...
Just finished todays puzzle but not too happy with 4 down. Clue is "Relating to the point in the orbit of a satellite where it is furthest from the Earth (7)." Surely the answer should be apogee, but...
Now on very last one ............... 11a Promotion may be the way to mature (8) s--i-e I can only think "senile" but can't fully link to clue, so am probably wrong. Would be grateful for any help.
Help please, stuck in one corner! 9a Cutting trial on head of state (8). S----i-- I am thinking it may be "king" for head of state, but can't seem to find sensible solution.
now finished today's cryptic, but again there's one clue not fully understood. 22a Portrayed butler as having gone with the wind round Birkenhead. ............ Fairly certain answer is ga(b)le, but...
