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frameshift | 08:16 Sun 11th Mar 2012 | Crosswords
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Two explanations, please. 1a Register a line in female handbags. Answer: FALSETTO.
16a Trouble starts to frighten those seeking to prevent it? (6) Answer: FRACAS.
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FALSETTO [=register]

a line = A L
female = F
handbags = SET TO [handbags is modern slang for a wimpish fight]

F a l SET TO
FRACAS [=trouble]

starts to frighten = FR
those seeking to prevent it = A.C.A.S.
AL IN F SET-TO (handbagging)

FR ACAS (conciliatory arbitration service)
FR = first two letters of 'frighten'
http://www.acas.org.uk/
(and the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service would seek to try to prevent a fracas)
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Thanks everyone. All clear now.
Can't make headway with 13 d. Any HINTS please.
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ACAS = Arbitration And Conciliatoon Service
Peter, why...?

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