Phoenix

[fuzzy-brain]

27d: Spoke one part in The Skeleton. (6) _ A _ _ _ S. All I can come up with is 'Landis' who had acted in the movie The Skeleton Key, but Im sure that's not the answer they're looking for. Any ideas?

[Oldred]

radius ?

[fuzzy-brain]

Thanks, Oldred. I know that the radius is part of the human skeleton, but I can't see how it could fit the clue.

[Oldred]

a spoke of a wheel is the distance from the centre to the edge ?

[fuzzy-brain]

Please go on, Oldred. Your logic obviously leads somewhere ...

[vallaw]

and that is the definition of radius

[Oldred]

spoke = radius
(I'm glad YOU think I'm getting some where)
Is there a crossing answer to help confirm?

[fuzzy-brain]

Thanks, vallaw. The clue puts the words 'The Skeleton' in italics. Do you think this is just to tease, and that 'Radius' is the answer?

[fuzzy-brain]

Oldred, I hope I haven't offended you? I certainly didn't intend to.

[Oldred]

No offence taken at all. Quite happy to help (if I have). Is there another clue which might assist?

[fuzzy-brain]

Thank goodness for that, and thank you for your help. I am most grateful. There are only 2 other clues that fit with the answer and give the 'A' and the 'S'. They are only anagrams and my answers to them are fine. Thanks again.