i , Cryptic 127 Friday July 8th 2011

[j4ne50]

This is hard for me , but I'm having a fair go ...... Need a little help .

18A. Luzon folk strip some timber. (7) T---L--.
(Is it TUMBLER ?)
13A. Spitfire's course, range and theatre.(9) T---A-A--.
( I've got TERMAGANT .. is this right?)

20A. Scripture brought in after backing new test.(7) --T-I--.
(It might begin with an R)


Thanks in advance ....for me it's not about getting the answers , but I'm trying to learn HOW you get there. Keeping brain alive .. ha ha !

[nilesquimby]

20a) Retrial (scripture RI in later backwards)

[tyrepill]

18a Tagalog

[tyrepill]

13a Yes

[tyrepill]

Termagant can be a fiery brawling woman

[j4ne50]

WoW ... Thanks . I had penned in retrial , but didn't think it was right .
To tyrepill ...... Tagalog ? ...I get the log, but where does the taga come from ?

[debean]

TAGALOG
it's a language spoken in the Phillipines