Spectator 2225

[Matakari]

Some hints for the following please!

21a Molluscs in rotary motors(8): ???????S
28a Pedestals decay among trees(8): ?????O??
39a Dry retreat containing a desk(10): ???S?S????
6d Muddled start reviewed(7): ?A?V???
8d Crime not earning mark of honour(8) ???O???? ( Thinking ACCOLADE)

Many thanks in advance!

[Calibax]

8a Ac rot ers?

[roslyn251254]

8d defn mark of honour anagram comes from run of letters menotearn
21a defn motors
39a dry synonym (usually used for wine) 3 letters = synonym for retreat with "a" inside . defn - desk
6d muddled - do you have bradfords's red book - it's in there

[Matakari]

Many thanks! Unfortunately, I do not have the Bradford's book! And I am still grappling with 8d...an anagram of some of the letters? And 28a? Thanks!

[kayakamina]

8d anagram less E

I agree with Roslyn that Bradford is an essential tool for the
serious solver.

[roslyn251254]

8d An E is extra in the jumble I gave you
6d from the jumble sTARTREVIew - r is extra
8a calibax's ans is correct

[Matakari]

Thanks to you all for the assistance!

[Matakari]

Thanks! There seems to be a little problem...there is no 8a. Does this apply to 21a? And I am seeking some confirmation for the following, please!

8d ORNAMENT?
24a Higher bit above ski-lift(4,hyphened): T_BAR?
33a Alternation of notes under pilot light(6): RUBATO?
38a Drop estimated rates(5): TEMPI?
41a Fool with alien item of property(5): ASSET?

Many thanks!

[Calibax]

^Should be 28a not 8a
Acroters

[Matakari]

Many thanks, Calibax!

[kayakamina]

33a trillo

the others are fine

[Matakari]

Thanks, Kayakamina!

[kayakamina]

You're welcome.

Have you 'cracked' the theme & the relation to the title?

[Matakari]

No, I have not yet cracked it, but think I have 4a which looks like a good hint to start with!

[Matakari]

Having trouble cracking this theme! I have part of 1d: Richard Tawney and 4a which seems to be battalion, but finding it difficult to see the link! Any hints? And also I would like to confirm the following, please:

1a Defeat leader in every way( 5 ): ROUTE?
11A Load knock up arch over ( 5): CRANE?
16a Single healer's claim (6 ): ALLEGE?

For 15d I have: ??BBE?
30d ?I?ERS
3d TIN?E?
12a ?I???NG
35a ??RN?

Thanks in advance!

[Matakari]

Sorry! 11a should read: Load knocking arch over(5): CRANE

[shaneystar2]

!d is Richard Parker.
The theme is tigers in literature .
1a yes
11a cargo
16a yes
15d hobbes
3d tigger
12a Kipling
35a Milne

[kayakamina]

Your 1d is half right.

1a Yes
11a Cargo
16a yes
15d Hobbes
3d Tigger
12a Kipling
35a Milne

[shaneystar2]

4a is Watterson

[kayakamina]

Your too fast for me Shaney!

K xx

[shaneystar2]

Lol.
Hi K.Hope all is well with you xx