todays telegraph gk crossword

[jan1956]

is it just me or has Kate gone backwards?
Last weeks was a good one but this weeks is too easy
like the first ones she did last Christmas time
hope this is not a sign of things to come
jan

[seekeerz]

hi Jan, can't comment on Kate as have yet to see it, but very sorry to see you've been on the sick list as well - shingles can be very nasty, as my neighbour found out and she too, had one eye affected - I hope in your case not too seriously


On another track - how are you going with the G ?? I've come to another grinding halt, with 27d and the combination 17 & 37a so if you have any light to shed on those I'd be very grateful and I wish you a speedy recovery cheers, Steff

[sarumite]

Hi Steff ... for 27d use the French word for " The Channel" as last six letters .... can give answers if you would like them (S)

[seekeerz]

puuuulllleeeeeeeezzzzzzzzzeeeee !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[sarumite]

OK .... you are most welcome !!

27d Transmanche

37/17a Deadhead

lol (S)

[JoolsTwo]

It will be with you in 5 Mins Steff. Just doing it. :-)

[seekeerz]

Jools, you're a treasure !! xx

sarumite - please explain dead head [17 & 37 ] and what have you put for 25a - I've gone wrong [ again ] somewhere

[jan1956]

Hi, steff was away ironing net curtains!!!!
I am not ill but look a mess at the moment, I am more frustrated at not being able to go to work. I am looking for jobs around the house I must be hyper active as am not able to sit for too long hence the nets being washed at 7am this morning
glad you have the answers for the generalist I finished it on Wednesday and I was attacking the birds and Bs quiz last night 6 t go now. Time on my hands etc
back at the drs on Monday
jan

[seekeerz]

jan, if you're ironing net curtains, I think we need to take you out for some retail therapy or something !!!! that sounds serious

[sarumite]

Jan .. I agree it was easier today, but there are many who like to complete as much of the grid as possible before resorting to search engines etc. and for them it may be met with approval ?

I think it is still probably the best available weekly GK crossword.

Hope you are not feeling too sore with shingles ... but as said earlier at least it will give you additional free time for weekend puzzles etc (S) lol

[jan1956]

25a Isogamete
http://www.worldwidewords.org/qa/qa-dea2.htm

[sarumite]

See here for Deadhead

http://encarta.msn.com/encnet/features/diction ary/DictionaryResults.aspx?refid=1861602831

25a Isogamete

[seekeerz]

thanks jan & sarumite - that's got that finished, though 17&37 too subtle for me !!

will now go see what Jools has for me - goody

bye for now S

[gumble]

i agree

[novalis]

Agree re this morning's crossword.

[sincnoel]

jan, i have to disagree. last week's was indeed excellent and this week's is a bit easier. but it still covers a wide range of general knowledge and several clues are not all that simple. i don't think we need worry.

[Cleocima]

I disagree entirely. It's hard enough if you don't use assistance to find your answers.