Ft Christmas 2017

[hankir]

Last one.

Why is 30a TOMS?
Young lad's theme (4) T?M?
Young lad is Tom but cannot find reference that shows Toms to be theme.
Tema is a word that means theme but does not reflect the wordplay.

Explanation appreciated.

[Neveracrossword]

Are the answers anything to do with cats, toms?

[Toorak]

Is there a cat theme in the crossword?

[hankir]

Thanks you both.
Yes. Cats and Dogs are thematic.

I just wanted to make sure that it was thematic since:

Lie-in-king suggested earlier that it was not themed.

See below.

18a Rumtumtugger (yes, I know, it should be 3 words) - 'um' + anag 'mutt' (in) 'rugger'
30a Toms (not themed)
10d Rum-pus(s)cat (again, should be 2 words)
13d Hairnet - anag 'the rain'

[Toorak]

I supposed you could say that it is not themed because it is the theme (if you get my drift)

[Bordeaux]

Please could you help with
1a Sick tabby starts to act like kittens going gage? 8 ??b?????
5a Scrutinised creepy-crawlies consuming tip of proboscis 8
50a Discrimination quarrel 10
Thanks for help

[cashier]

5 Inspects insects with p

[cashier]

1 Babytalk

[Mamyalynne]

50 Difference