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[ceilog]

25d exploits american art in france (4) U?S? i assume it's uses but don't get it from the clue.thanks

[kayakamina]

Yes USES ....US (American) + ES (Art degree in France)

[joggerjayne]

Okay, okay ... stop !

I know that you're good at this, kaya, but HOW would you know something like ...

... ES is an art degree in France !

Is there ANYTHING you don't know ???

[kayakamina]

Hi Joggerjayne

Over 65 years of crosswording means that some things just stick in the mind. Also
Bradford's Solver's Dictionary is indispensible for the serious solver -it is used by a lot of the setters.

Regards K

[joggerjayne]

I haven't been out for today's paper yet.

I'll have to wait until lunch time to look at today's crossie.

I suppose you've already done it ?

=0)

J x

[kayakamina]

Today it is set by Paul who is the heir apparent to Araucaria.

It is a cracking puzzle, possibly aimed at the more experienced solver but give it a go. Come back on here for explanations if you are stuck, or work back from the answers in tomorrow's paper.

A couple of clever clues-
5a Flying tooth (7)
18a Site coordinates parental choice? (3,9)

Cheers
K x

[kayakamina]

5a Chopper

18a Ma preference