AZED 1,965

[AHearer]

Note that in 17a the length given (7) is correct - a vertical bar is missing in the grid (in the on-line version, at least), as can be deduced from the symmetry.

[kayakamina]

Thanks.

[Ruthrobin]

Yes, thanks AHearer. I had deduced that but came here to check.

[hankir]

what is the answer to 17A?
PA?EL?ED

Lichen is parella

[kayakamina]

17a is 7 ! Parelle

[hankir]

Thanks, kayakamina.