Stumped On Paul

[Spanishfly]

I'm totally stumped here. To get foot in, what's 14? "The capital of Lebanon, twice bombed, returned to former glory (7) "

[donny48]

seen as rebuilt

[Ian_watts]

I have Rebuilt
def " returned to former glory"
Bombed= rebut"
Capital of Lebanun =L
Not sure where the I comes from though?

[Orthrus]

Rebuilt

Capital of Lebanon = L
Capital of Lebanon = BEIRUT

Remember this ;)

[Spanishfly]

Thanks all,that helps

[aelmpvw]

very good :-)

[donny48]

Thank you Orthrus. Good answer.

[Semwah]

Well that's the PDM revealed before you've even started. The whole fun in this particular crossword was gradually working out what it meant. After that, it just becomes a straightforward solve. Can't see the point myself.

[JJ109]

I agree with Semwah - the whole point of a themed puzzle is to gradually work out the theme. Once you know the theme it becomes a very easy crossword except for the unthemed clues.