Sun Herald (Oz Cryptic)

[1ozzy]

6a) Fire hydrant about to decay in foam (5)

A hint would be appreciated.

[elliemay1]

froth

[SirOracle]

Froth

[1ozzy]

Froth, hmm back to head scratching now

[elliemay1]

f rot h

[elliemay1]

f(ire) rot (decay) h(ydrant)

[Mamyalynne]

Not just me who misses 'Hint' then - I did it last night.

[1ozzy]

Thanks, rather subtle hints ;-)

[Mamyalynne]

We are all as bad at missing it, let us off 1ozzy

[elliemay1]

'hmm back to head scratching now'
Thought that meant that you needed an explanation.

[1ozzy]

I'd made a goof with 8d) Call royal novelist (5), had (Paul) Sayer, should have been (Georgette) Heyer

Thanks all.

[1ozzy]

All forgiven Mamya, I appreciate the help when I ask for it.
Hence the little smiley up above

[Mamyalynne]

I know

[elliemay1]

Thank you for BA, 1 ozzy. Happy Christmas!

[1ozzy]

Hope yours is enjoyable too Ellie.