I Paper 2074

[mikey4444]

Not doing too badly this week, but I could do with a hand with 1d....

Resort lottery disheartened ordinary soldiers....(4,5)

??M? R????.....I can make ARMY RANKS but haven't a clue how this fits in with the clue !

[emeritus]

Lyme Regis ?

[emeritus]

LY = Lottery disheartened
Me re = Ordinary
GI's = Soldiers

[mikey4444]

Could be I suppose Emeritus, although that seems a bit obscure as well.

Mamy will be along in a minute !

[mikey4444]

Ah...we crossed in the post Emeritus !

Thanks...looks much better !

[emeritus]

Definition being RESORT

[bookbinder]

Emeritus has given an accurate answer, in my opinion.

[donny48]

I think that a perfectly answered clue should not need confirmation, almost insulting.

[mikey4444]

Donny......I posted at 16:41, before I saw Emeritus at 16:40 !

I am grateful to everybody.

[Baldric]

///Mamy will be along in a minute !///

That is very insensitive to anyone else who has answered imo.

[Mamyalynne]

Yes, don't do that please Mikey - it doesn't make those on the receiving end feel good either.

Well solved Emeritus.x

[mikey4444]

Sorry Mamy...I thought I made it clear that I posted before I saw Emeritus's reply. I was just paying you a compliment, as you are always so helpful.

Hope I haven't offended Emeritus, or you !

[Mamyalynne]

I don't do offended, but glad you can see how it may look.

[mikey4444]

I can now, yes !...entirely unintended faux pax.