Jumbo 1167

[RosieG]

41d I can see is 'unabated' but cannot parse to the clue. Help.

[elliemay1]

And what is the clue??

[Mamyalynne]

United run in a spread as strong as ever (8)

United - U
Run in - Nab - A
Spread (as in hay to dry) - Ted

[Mamyalynne]

Please give the full clue next time Rosie.

[Baldric]

Remember: Not everyone will have a copy of the crossword in front of them, so please write the clue EXACTLY as it appears, the number of letters required and which (if any) you already know e.g.
Excellent on-line resource for answering questions (10) A?SWE?B?NK

[RosieG]

Well thank you Mamyalynne and Baldric. I've certainly been told. Didn't realize there was some secret handshake and protocol to this. What was I thinking? Who knew that if you ask a question about Times Jumbo you'd have to supply the clue?

[bibblebub]

i don't think that it's necessary but, of course, for more obscure crosswords you might have to wait a while before a solution is forthcoming

[Baldric]

Who indeed? (welcome to AB, I think!)

http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Quizzes-and-Puzzles/article/etiquette-for-asking-a-quiz-puzzle-or-crossword-question/

[Mamyalynne]

Well Rosie,we all live and learn - that's the fun part.

[bibblebub]

For popular crosswords like Saturday's Times Jumbo the clue isn't usually necessary because there are people on here who've already done it (me included).

[Mamyalynne]

You're encouraging anarchy?

[Canary42]

What a childish response Rosie. Get over yourself.

[bibblebub]

there are too many "these are the rules" responses these days - if a poster doesn't give the clue then either someone with the crossword can give the solution anyway or the questioner will just have to wait for an answer

[Lie-in King]

??? bibblebub - sorry, but plenty won't have done it. It's good & proper practice to post the clue as I think you well know.

[Lie-in King]

Oh get over yourself, please!

[Mamyalynne]

I rather wish I hadn't answered this now as it looks like I am condoning the practice and I am not.