Comments on: DT Cryptic No 25879 http://bigdave44.com/2009/03/18/dt-cryptic-no-25879/ Putting the words to lights - crossword clues explained in plain English Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:00:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Ian http://bigdave44.com/2009/03/18/dt-cryptic-no-25879/#comment-446 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 20:06:23 +0000 http://bigdave44.com/?p=2175#comment-446 Just found this site and I am really impressed (and relieved!) Today’s got me so bloody mad I was close to giving up. Funny how a couple of cans of Guiness and a quiet room spurs you on!
I still think 17A is random but I got it so perhaps not……
If I told you that I entered 3D as WAR OF WORDS I guess you will understand my frustration!!!!
Watch this space……..I’ll be back**

]]> By: Big Dave http://bigdave44.com/2009/03/18/dt-cryptic-no-25879/#comment-444 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 10:58:55 +0000 http://bigdave44.com/?p=2175#comment-444 Liz

I hope that Libellule and I have now explained your queries. With 2 down, you must never allow yourself to be fooled by the surface reading.

]]> By: libellule http://bigdave44.com/2009/03/18/dt-cryptic-no-25879/#comment-445 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 10:54:38 +0000 http://bigdave44.com/?p=2175#comment-445 Liz, the stew is HOTPOT, then you need to add AT and the front letter of O(ffice)
Re 2d. I would envisage that is refers to CAST (Players) with A NET(clear profit)

]]> By: Liz http://bigdave44.com/2009/03/18/dt-cryptic-no-25879/#comment-442 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 10:19:51 +0000 http://bigdave44.com/?p=2175#comment-442 I found it easy to get the words but some I do not fully understand! 11a what has it got to do with office?
2d clear ?

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