Genius 218

[crucifernz]

Stuck on last two. Instructions have been given elsewhere.
4 DOWN A bit much everybody arriving for tea! (4) _ H_R
17 ACROSS Sees son has knocked back Scotch (5) S_A_S
Thanks in advance

[bookbinder]

4d char

[bookbinder]

17a scams?

[crucifernz]

Explanation for 'char'? I can't see it

[bookbinder]

https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/18152/british-usage-of-cha-char-or-chai-to-mean-tea?form=MY01SV&OCID=MY01SV

[crucifernz]

I can see CHAR for TEA - but can't see the wordplay

[Mamyalynne]

I'm guessing it's one of the clues with a superfluous word.

Remove 'everybody'

muCH ARriving

[bookbinder]

Thanks, Mamya. I struggled to come up with an explanation!

[crucifernz]

Thanks - obvious now! I'm still not sure re 17 ACROSS. I believe it corresponds to 'containers' in 31 ACROSS. Is this a theme clue? SCANS?

[Mamyalynne]

Not seeing that one, sorry.

[crucifernz]

17 ACROSS Sees son has knocked back Scotch (5) S_A_S

[Mamyalynne]

Sorry, I meant I couldn't see a better answer or a parse for 17a.

[ProfessorMaisie]

17 answer is SPOTS (to 'scotch' = to stop) giving - 'pots and ...' for the entry

[Mamyalynne]

Just read elsewhere that 17a connects with 30a - any help?

[Mamyalynne]

Thanks Prof.

[crucifernz]

Thanks - makes sense now!