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[maggiekay]

Just had a thought as I was about to enter the last one -clue is "conscious"
22A AWA?E - is it awake or aware
Many thanks if you can help me to decide.

[yogasun]

Think it's more likely to be aware

[Littlegem]

I have got awake

[yogasun]

I had awake first then thought that if you are 'conscious' of something you are aware of it, but it could be either!

[AllyLally]

I've opted for awake, ie not unconscious ....

[Lie-in King]

I put 'Aware' as the Chambers definition uses the word 'conscious'

[maggiekay]

Thank you everybody. Going with "aware" as it was my first thought. Either that, or do an "eeny meeny miny mo"

[CSIambleside]

I've just found myself in the same quandary. I think both answers should be acceptable. I'm emailing Chris Feetenby at

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I'll post again if I get a reply.

[CSIambleside]

Very quick response

Thanks for your email. I don't do the crossword for YOU but I will pass your query on. I would have thought that both words answer the clue as it stands and will recommend that either be accepted, although the final decision will not be mine.
Best wishes,
Chris

[CSIambleside]

Update


Dear Eddie,
Thank you for your e-mail regarding this Sunday's YOU crossword. I agree that both 'aware' and 'awake' should be accepted as correct answers for 22 across and have informed the department that checks the crosswords to do this.
Thank you for your interest in the YOU crossword. I do hope that you continue to enjoy it in the future.
Best wishes,
Liz Murray

[yogasun]

Thanks CSI for doing that - interesting that they will accept both, in my ignorance I had no idea that the 'markers' would be open to any suggestions regarding the answers. (editor's decision is final...etc)