The Scotsman (Wednesday)

[Swalastova]

Got answers for these... but I'm not 100%

18. Down: Those taking part should be prepared for this rally (8) _ A _ B _ _ _ E
28. Across: Very good port about to be returned (6) C _ _ _ E _

http://scotsmanweekendcrossword.blogspot.com/

[chelle7272]

18 jamboree

[Euphemia]

18 jamboree

[Swalastova]

I agree. But what about the cryptic part of the clue? Makes no sense... (Thanks part 1)

28. Across: Very good port about to be returned (6) C _ R _ E _

[Euphemia]

Be prepared is the scouts' motto and a jamboree is a gathering of scouts

[Swalastova]

Of course - scouts!! Just seen it... O.K. 28 Across??

[bulliver]

28a corker

[Swalastova]

Yes, Cork+er

(I had Cortes -as in port. It being an anagram of escort but it didn't stack up!)

Thanks part 2