I ( with a few where I am not absolutely certain but I’ll ignore those for a minute) have only one that I really cannot work out what the answer will be. “ bound to harvest green buds) 3, 6 I have c?t...
Hello after a very long time. I have attempted quite a lot of puzzles and some I was able to do without help. Others I just couldn’t get enough answers to justify asking for your help. Today I have...
Hello My regular plea: why are my suggested answers correct please? 2d. Finishing outside podium places after switch, United failing to get ahead. I think the answer is “ forthcoming” . ( it fits) But...
Hi. My usual plea. I’m fairly sure of the answers but I don’t know why. I’ve just lost a longish plea so now I’ll just set out the questions and my possible answers . Can some either correct me or...
Just 2 left to solve
2D : In the mid-20th Century, Australian slang for cheap red wine (7,6) : S?A?L?T, ?U?N?R
3D : groups of eight musicians (7) : O?T?O?S
Thanks in anticipation...
Hello. I’m back. I hope you are all well. I have two clues where i think I have the answer but I can’t fully work out why ( so what’s new? 54 ac She’s back, wearing man’s close fitting cap! I think...
A couple of clues I can’t unlock. The crossword overall was not all that hard ( if you know your Bob Dylan, anyway). The two are Pay for another nurse. I have t*e*t and the only word I can think of is...
Quite an easy one, I thought. Though, inevitably, there’s one where imknowtgeanswer and part of the reasoning. But there is a missing bit. Of course! Phone one way and phone another way - it can be...
I know the answer to this clue but can’t work out why. About twelve going round? With the letters I have “zodiac” is the only word I can fit. But why? Oh and one more please. Their vessel transported...
Weird or what? Anyway I’ll restrict myself to two questions 4d I take sustenance after ten. With the letters I have, the answer could be either ‘ indent’ or ‘iodine’ or,maybe, something else I can’t...
Hello. Happy New Year to you all. I hope you had a peaceful and joyful Christmas. Here’s to 2021! My first appeal for guidance in 2021. I have tentative answers but I don’t, as so often, follow the...
It’s the Christmas special. Two crosswords, each has a word for each letter of the alphabet. When you’ve solved all the clues , you have to fit them onto the grids. Quite tricky but very enjoyable (...
I know I say this regularly but this one is a real monster. I managed about three quarters yesterday but the top right hand section remains with lots of gaps because I can’t figure out both...
Hello. As so regularly these days, I have struggled! And how! But I am only going to ask about three clues where I can’t even think of an answer that makes sense ( to me anyway) 53 ac. Basic soldier,...
Boy did I struggle yet again! I’ve just about finished but , like before, some answers are because they fit and meet the definition part of the clue.... I’d like a Master Class please. 8d Just leave...
Well, to say the least, this wasn’t the nightmare of last week and I have answers to all clues but a few I’d like explanations please. 26 ac end disagreement? This may have a bearing on title. With...
Very grateful for all help with these clues please.
23ac: “Oily stuff’s running to the left of me (6).”
54ac: “Look for a bite in the end to eat bagel (5).”...
Strange Jumbo this week. some very devious clues. 2 left only but stumped ..... 53across One's on line business , something tony, picked up (9) D?t?o?m?r And 6 down A bomb but hardly a smart one (5,5)...