lovatts issue 53 mega stinker

[tikkit]

flay (9) e - - o - i - - e

jewelled circlet (6) - i - - - -

irritate (5) p - e - e

soak (flax) (3) r - -small chunk (3) no clues

carthaginian language (5) p - nic
compulsorily aquired (7) r - s l - e d

[Daffodil87]

flay = exfoliate
irritate = peeve
carthaginian language = punic

[johnalex]

2. Diadem

[tikkit]

thank you daffodil87 and johnalex, you are both a great help. i wish i'd never started this one, it really is mega stink!

[bertha100]

I think compulsory aquired is resumed. 50 down is ulutated. Do you know what 142a is. Like you this is driving me mad and I can get nothing done.

[tikkit]

Hello bertha100, yes, you're right, compulsorily aquired is resumed, and 50 down is ululated.
142 a. is tensile. I have just finished it at last after a week, so if you need any more, just ask!