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[mra1]

Am completely stumped. 2 Interrelated clues viz 6d (5) pain introduced her and brought bout her exit E?I?? and 12Ac (8) Very handy, very big chap, returning to make claim against thornbush ?R???EUS -I would be very grateful if anyone can assist me

[maggiebee]

6d Edith - Emily ?

[Cruciformist]

12ac check BRIAREUS

[Cruciformist]

http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/79185/Briareus

[mra1]

Briareus it is but in that case is it Elisa, ~Eliza, Erica or Evita? spoiled for choice

[Cruciformist]

Erica is the plant genus to which heathers belong. Is this the connection - heather and briar?

[mra1]

I see where you are coming from but dont get the bit about pain introducing her and bringing about her exit

[slaney]

Maybe this?

http://www.sensationpress.com/barrypainexiteliza.htm

[mra1]

Will to with that

[mra1]

Should have said will go with that! Thanks everyone!