Struggling today. 10dn- Low-down word puzzle, clearly sound but impossible to pigeonhole (5-7) ?E?????S?I?? 24acr- General let loose to injure, boxing New Jersey pugilist (9.3) ??N?L?????I? 16dn-...
There are two clues which lead to the theme- 22acr- Note; computer accessory detailed. so noted (6) 17acr- Something French, perhaps, about every third character in large city of a European country...
Here is a link to the latest Spectator Crossword. As usual with Doc you are going to need your Brewer.
http://www.spectator.co.uk/article_assets/arti cledir_6692/3346426/crossword.pdf
The clue is- Retiring player entertaining forward until my operation (13). From the letters I have ??N?I??E???M? the answer seems to be TONSILLECTOMY. Can anyone provide the logic?
19dn- Lamented not getting degree, having included note on Queen in dissertation (8) 21dn- Opera where performing is about right. (7) 27acr- Henry set aside The Times for us (4)
9acr- Pro golfer having trouble with swing ? (6) 4dn- Lazy dogs came away last from show, for example(4.6.5) 21dn- Raised clear of the bottom in a manner of speaking (6) 25acr- Guys one's seen in...
Stuck in BR corner. 25dn- Return from work as a guard (5) 26dn- It's got five points in the lead (4) 28acr- Deserving of tick, wouldn't you say ? (5) 30acr- Either leave dry or inundated (10)
Stuck in bottom half. 21acr- Secret Service maintaining strictly correct relations (3.4) 23acr- Hot tripe with cold meat pie has me coming out in a rash (11) 21dn- Few standards maintained in...
As a lot of clues refer to 18d I would appreciate help with that one and 2 others please. 18d Writer brings to mouth very fine port (7) 6d Use stake to secure fine tangle (7) 13d Pearl divers hit...
I have found 7 of the 8 works in the theme, but am stuck with the final one. I suspect it is the unclued one. So as not to spoil it for anyone else I won't list the seven I have. Can someone help with...