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hopelessinit | 11:57 Sun 25th Aug 2019 | Crosswords
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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.
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What is the clue giving the 'n' ?
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...
If loner is correct then it is a poor clue IMO.
Danny - agreed. If you're interested, I can probably sort a copy of the puzzle? I haven't the energy to look at another crossword today & it's nearly lunch time anyway... :-)
L_i k, no it doesn't matter.Get your lunch and the have a nice rest :-)
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I'm so glad I am among many very experienced quizzers----
who feel this is a poor clue. I think it is "loner" but that is not necessarily a failure. Can't be anything else ? But thank you, anyway.

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