Last one is 34 across... Fishermen lay sea nets to trap their catch (8, 2 words). This is a Printer's devilry clue, which together with 29 across, suggests SAND EELS. But I can't make a sensible...
Last one, 13 down 1A fund keeps up site of naval base (10) ?E?A?T?P?L I have BEHOLD for 1across. The solution seems to be SEBASTOPOL (naval base), but I can't parse the rest. Any suggestions?...
A person convicted of harassment was issued with a restraining order under Sections 5 and 5A 1997 Protection from Harassment Act. The order states that a breach of the order is an offence punishable...
Last one, 16across. Updike's big deal (4) I have -O-P. I think that it might refer to "The Coup", which I haven't read. Does anyone see why "big deal" might clue "Coup"?...
Just a little enquiry. 2dn. Gaudy bird heading off for mountain region to the north I have L-RY I presume it is LORY, defined by "Gaudy Bird" but don't get the cryptic allusion. Any ideas?...
Last one! 2 down Characteristic sound of carrier, originally (5) T-A-T Looks like "TRAIT", which makes "characteristic" presumably the definition, but I don't get the cryptic...
Last one! Some locking of horns recorded by Howell (5) D-E-L The only word I can think of is DWELL, but don't know what that's got to do with Howell. Or could it be an archaic spelling of DUEL?...
There are two that I can't get here. Any help appreciated.
1d. How to soothe a dog sent to Coventry? (7)
P-T---E
and
11a. His wife refused to turn over a page (6)
??E?O?...
Author of Cakes and Ale (7)
J-R-O-D
The clue suggests Somerset Maugham's novel, but I can't find anything that fits from that source.
Any suggestions welcome...
Last one! Fielding character (4) -L-P I think the answer is SLIP, interpreting the clue as referring to cricket. However, given that it's in the Times Literary Supplement, I wonder if it might be a...
