ev:807 the worlds greatest x

[midazolam]

here is this weeks enigmatic variations

i wonder if it is the greatest?

[Christiana]

Much appreciated. Thanks. Haven't looked at it yet, so can't answer your question!

[Rapparee]

Thanks for the link, Midazolam.

[midazolam]

.........well some people might think they are!

a nice touch to have real words with & without X

i presume there is nothing extra writing the word under the grid as there is no box to put it in

[novalis]

Thanks for the very early posting. Have just transferred the solution to the grid in "Seven" magazine where there is a line under the grid for the final word. Now off to a christening --- which would have taken a great deal chunk out of EV-solving time otherwise.

[Rapparee]

Not bad but the Earth did not move.... :0)

[novalis]

True Rapparee, the earth did not move ...but it is, nonetheless, one 'ell of a crossword.

[Mysterons]

Have all the answers, 9 with a missing L, but cannot see how 4 components fit into 3 lights. I don't have access to Chambers 2003 - is there another source that might assist please ?

[novalis]

Mysterons'

In 5 across answers L, which is clued, is removed before entering. In 4 down answers it is not clued but has to be added before entry. Hope that helps you to resolve the dilemma.

Not sure of the site but I believe you can find Chambers on-line somewhere. Failing that there are various on-line dictionaries.

[Mysterons]

Hi Novalis !

Had sussed the business with the Ls, but still struggling to see how to complete the unclued lights. I do have an (older) copy of Chambers - can you direct me to where I should be looking please ? Thank you !

[novalis]

Sorry Mysterons,

Realised during my morning jog what you were asking. The unclued answer is given in Chambers 1998 and, presumably earlier versions. Try Cas.,,, ( Capital C ) and look at the comments above about the earth not moving ( and think of the activity associated with that....!!! ) 25a contains two of the four parts of the full answer.

[Mysterons]

Thanks for that Novalis !

I had sussed his first name, but was slightly confused by the appearance of name after the X in the first line of the preamble - presumably this is a typo ?

Anyway, it's good to complete the 4 cells I was missing, thanks again !

[midazolam]

you made me nervous novalis when you said you were out for a morning jog - i hope the branches were dodged this time!

[novalis]

Hi Midazolam!

Not only were he branches dodged the dog poo was as well. I'm not anxious to repeat that experience again!!!