Independent on Sunday 942 by Quixote (2 Mar 2008)

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Some unfamiliar words, in which the clues helped with friendly wordplay. Quite easy overall, solving time, 17 mins

Notes on some clues below – happy to explain others if asked.

* = anagram < = reversed

ACROSS

12 DEMOCRATISE (Moderate C = Conservative is)*

22 TONG A Which is a kingdom, Collins confirms.

23 P (A PILL) A

DOWN

3 DIWALI Hindu festival (I law I’d)<

4 P (power) ALE NESS (head)

20 GR (gr = gross) I SON

3 comments on “Independent on Sunday 942 by Quixote (2 Mar 2008)”

  1. Popeye
    #1 - Wed 9th Jul 08, 11:14

    Is 6D “ergot” ? It’s the only possibility I can find but I cannot understand why…

  2. nmsindy
    #2 - Wed 9th Jul 08, 11:36

    Could you quote the clue, please, Popeye? That answer does not look right!

  3. Popeye
    #3 - Wed 9th Jul 08, 17:09

    Doh! I’ve just realised the answer is “eight”. The clue was “Crew took nourishment, we hear.” Thanks for the reply anyway Nmsindy.BFN

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