Donate SIGN UP

Baffled On Two Parses

Avatar Image
Julest1 | 09:51 Sun 11th Jun 2023 | Crosswords
5 Answers
Two intersecting clues in the SE corner that I have biffed but that completely elude me to parse.

17d (8) A further bit of data - answer ADVANCED but why?

29a (5) Rested American athlete finally seen in first place - answered LEANED so presumably the def is rested but what’s the cryptic about please?
Gravatar

Answers

1 to 5 of 5rss feed

Avatar Image
A = advanced - as in A levels[ Advance = further + d(ata)
10:02 Sun 11th Jun 2023
29 americaN atheletE (ie finally) in LEAD (in first place)
(America)n (athlet)e inside lead
29a American athlete finally - N A, inside LEAD 'in first place'
A = advanced - as in A levels[
Advance = further + d(ata)
Question Author
Thanks all. A for advanced as a def is very tenuous IMO and probably impenetrable to anyone under 60.

1 to 5 of 5rss feed

Do you know the answer?

Baffled On Two Parses

Answer Question >>

Related Questions

Sorry, we can't find any related questions. Try using the search bar at the top of the page to search for some keywords, or choose a topic and submit your own question.