3ac. Michael Jackson's pet subjected to so-called hammer blows? (7) B?B?L?S I assume the answer is BUBBLES (MJs pet chimp), but why precisely; I don't get the wordplay? Am I missing something obvious...
Stuck on two: 10ac. Time off in the Highlands (4) N?O? NOON seems promising; seems to mean a mid-day break but not particularly Scottish? 12dn. I aim to have time for university exam (2,4) I?T?S? Any...
Very good about badly cut hairs (4) ?ILI Think it might be AILI = A(ILL-L)I but can't find AILI in any dictionary incl. OED - any suggestions please, would be much appreciated (online ref. if poss.)
Can't lose any more sleep over this clue! Eastern immigrants head off men of letters (6) ???ME? This clue and its solution are not (directly) affected by any of the cryptic caveats applied to Indy Mag...
27ac. An opportunistic union explained in terms of such discussions? (7) U?A?D?N The only word I can find to fit the above is UGANDAN, but can't see any connection to the clue? Any suggestions,...
19D Nappy contents not hot-watch out for mites. (7) B?B???T. Would also like to know why 6a is egad. Clue'Say "publicity" and ****** me the old English way'. Ok egad is an old way of saying b.m. but...
Is someone willing to divulge the four highlighted words from the GKcrossword in Sats DT? - I've managed to bin the scrap of paper I wrote the answers on! Many thanks.
This describes hole in beam man grouts from below (6) The nature of crossword means no letters are available, and the answer may be thoroughly obscure. Any ideas please?
My crossword buddies are on holiday and I am stuck, can anyone help? 9a One of a number used to see what one is eating? (8) E _ _ _ O _ T _ 23a Antiquted mineral dug from the earth (6) F _ S _ I _...
21 dn. Participants in acted story (4) ??A? Think the first letter is P, which would suggest PLAY, which fits 2nd half of clue? Any suggestions most welcome.
