After a separation and later divorce, my sister-in-law had sole ownership and responsibilty for the marital property - this meant having a small mortgage. It took a while to sort this all out. For a...
Am now almost finished, have even got plenty of letters - but think I don't (yet) have a Mephisto brain. Here are my last two... 22 D. Heavy fall from research boat going north (6) -uster 1 D. Hindu...
Feel I'm really struggling today. 5 D. Antique gold coin - maybe Tate's keeping 100 (6) s---t- (I've tried out anagrams for 'tates' + 'c' (for 100).. 20 A. One going into Civil Service is crackers!...
Am getting nowhere with the last few clues. 16A Mean before, get old, restraining temper, on reflection (8) --a-ta-e (ends 'age'?) 19 D Peer's rank and title appearing the same in new realm (7)...
Have finished, with just a little help! Am wavering with 4D - In the Barrowlands, scatter skittles last up (5) Scail or skail -don't know which to choose.
This isn't much fun this week, but I'm struggling on. Am battling with a couple of clues in particular... 10D Departure gates halt exotic species (11,three words ---l--t--s- 21A One lot for many in...
Am getting nowhere with this, and very, very slowly!
22A. An example of blatt-like terse jargon (12) -------c----.
This might help me make a start. Thanks...
Am struggling to get going this week. 30 A. Restraint about expression of displeasure (5) -h--- 15 A. One in rotten job to sell me bun (12) --s-o-------. Thanks to anyone who can steer me in the right...
Last one - I think I have the answer but a little explanation wouldn't go amiss. 28 Down. Paediatrician given recipe to look at carefully (4) re-e. I think the answer is 'rede' (look at = read). Any...
24 Down Film actor no loner a worthless person forgetting lines (5) -orre. I've come across an old,old actor LORRE. Has anyone got anything (anyone!) more recent?
Making great strides this week, but have got a troublesome corner and would appreciate any help. 5 Across Quantity of solid fuel's distributed around platform (8) --a--ful 6 Down.. One who may be paid...
Two to solve, have got most of the letters - but don't feel happy with answers I'm coming up with. Would appreciate any help. 19 Down Military manoeuvres in movings water on deck above it (7) t-p-i-e....
Only a couple left, but I've ground to a halt. 30 Across Closure of the British Library is a devil (5) --l-s. 20 Down Make a quick meal from stock, but charge for nowt (7, two words), ---r-ui. Thanks...
Finding this week's puzzle a nightmare.Have got random answers filled in, but lots of blanks. 1Down Very lively arsy mare ruined good romp (12, four words). All I've got is m-----s-----. Any pointers?...
