Guardian 24,487

[turnerjmw]

So I can stop thinking about this, can anyone explain the wordplay to 11ac?

Married with no children, not being licensed (7)

I imagine it's SPLICED, but don't see where no children fit in.

Thanks in advance

[JMR27]

sp = sine prole...without children: + lic(ens)ed minus ens (being)

[turnerjmw]

Crikey! That's one of the most obscure clues I've ever seen in the Guardian. The sine prole and ens double whammy . . .

Many thanks, JMR27. I'm deeply impressed. I thought I wasn't too bad at these, but you and kayakamina leave me standing

[seniorgrumpy]

turnerjmw, if you are puzzled by this crossword then I am tearing my hair out. 27a Disc containing extra drink for Bible translator in Yorkshire(9). I have C?V???A?E and CAVALCADE is the only word that I know that fits. But why??
23d Not the 25 play(5). I think that 25 is typical and have ?P??? but I no idea what the answer is.
Any help appreciated and thanks given in advance.

[JMR27]

Coverdale (bible translator) - CD (disc) around over (extra) + ale

[JMR27]

I don't have this crossword but maybe Sport for 23d?...sport = play and can also mean a plant or animal that varies from the norm, therefore ...not typical

[seniorgrumpy]

Thanks jmr27 I am sure that you are correct on both counts.

[turnerjmw]

JMR27 has certainly mastered this. TIt had some tough clues, even for a prize puzzle, seniorgrumpy. I don't think it's us!

[SoylentGreen]

I need 16a to finish...

Take course to be at ease (7)

I have R_s_i_e

Can anyone help?

[turnerjmw]

I'm pretty sure it's RECLINE (rec short for recipe, latin take) and line for course. I think you may have ATHLETES as 2dn rather than ATHLETIC (hel anag in attic = Greek)

[SoylentGreen]

turnerjmw, you are a star! Many thanks!