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[ianduncan]

21d Blue celestial body close to earth.(6) _A_T_Y
Looks to me like earthy, but im not 100% happy with that. Help please. Cheers

[Lie-in King]

21d Yes, 'Earthy' - 'blue' as rude; earthy, etc - 'Earth' (celestial body) + (Mercur)y

[factor-fiction]

I'm sure you are right as always, Lie-in-King, but how does the MERCUR bit get lost?

[factor-fiction]

ah- is the Y the close (end) of BODY?

[Lie-in King]

Sincere apologies, factor! I didn't see for looking that ianduncan has posted incorrectly - the clue should read

"Blue celestial body close to Mercury"

...Pouring that drink now! :-)

[factor-fiction]

Thanks. I thought it was an odd clue.