Saturday Times Prize Crossword 25155 Saturday May 5th 2012

[Jan56]

17A
Nice support for a woman reversing charabanc (6) s?b?l? It must be subtle but I don't see the word play for 'elt'? Thanks in advance for your insights

[boxtops]

I don't either, I see the bus - but it looks right.

[kayakamina]

Elt - a young sow or girl

[Jan56]

Thanks for your thoughts

[Mikejas]

I'm thinking that NICE = SUBTLE which is BUSTLE ( a support for a woman's dress) with BUS reversed

[dannyk13]

I agree with Mikejas who's interpretation makes more sense