The Tablet

[stevenj]

"these chaps may be short, but well suited to palaces" (5)
I have *e*a*and "serai" therefore fits. But i don't get the short chaps bit (and the whole is a bit tenuous!).
Help please!
steven j

[Mamyalynne]

The word does derive from the Turkish for Palace

http://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/serai


Not totally convinced though.

[stevenj]

Thank you Mamyalynne. I got the palace bit but i don't see the "chaps may be short" part. Like you, i am not entirely happy with it which is why i asked for help. But i am grateful that you responded. Anybody else able to help please?

[Mamyalynne]

Regal

Reg + Al , shortened names.

[stevenj]

A belated thank you. ( I was in the bath, on my way to bed when you solved it). obvious when it is solved but it had me beaten! thank you
steven

[Mamyalynne]

You're welcome Steven - I agree it is obvious, I got hooked on trying to make your first shot fit.


Good luck.