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13a Name for someone, principally a failure? (5) L?N?R
it would seem to be loner, but I don't get it.
it would seem to be loner, but I don't get it.
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.The clue giving the 'N' is -
No good hoping for pain relief (7) - looks like -
Aspirin(g) - giving the 'N'
I'm inclined to think that 'n(ame)' for 's(omeone; principally)' leads to 'loNer' from 'loSer' but the definition isn't there - unless 'loner' is "name for someone" & the clue is trying to be too clever? I think my brain is frazzled in this heat...
No good hoping for pain relief (7) - looks like -
Aspirin(g) - giving the 'N'
I'm inclined to think that 'n(ame)' for 's(omeone; principally)' leads to 'loNer' from 'loSer' but the definition isn't there - unless 'loner' is "name for someone" & the clue is trying to be too clever? I think my brain is frazzled in this heat...