Spectator 2621

[PiffPoff]

Just finished this lovely puzzle. 41A What's left in division? (4) ?ULT. Assuming it's CULT. Why? 11D Careless fielders jog around Perth (8) SLIPSHOD. I see the definition, but wordplay?

[elliemay1]

cut (division) + l(left)??

[Neveracrossword]

11 Slips, fielders, and Hod, jog around Perth (Scottish word)

PS I enjoyed every minute of this puzzle.

[PiffPoff]

Thanks!

[bobbinwales]

mm- these will be right but whats the definition for cult??

[elliemay1]

I was wondering that too, bobb

[FleshpotsOfDevon]

Is it division?

What’s left = cut + division = cult, but to me it seems like “left” is doing double duty. I’m only a dilettante solver though lol

[Floko]

41a. what is L(eft) in division(CUT) CU L T
the ? symbolises a sort of double meaning or pun.
A Cult is a division of a larger group.

[Floko]

...or something divided from the majority group

[u10]

I have a problem with 16 down and 20 across. I have reds and tree ring as the two answers and the D and T clash. Can someone put me out of my misery and tell me what I have done wrong. Thanks.

[elliemay1]

May we have the clues please?

[FleshpotsOfDevon]

It’s JETS for 16d, the rivals of the Sharks in West Side Story

[JJ109]

16 I don't know American sport and couldn't be bothered to look up whether it is nets, jets, or mets! I have that first letter missing but I am not sending it off anyway!

[JJ109]

and the Giants in that case are the New York Giants and it is the New York Jets!

[u10]

Thanks I was thinking of the two football teams!