The Prize Crossword: August 2013

[Majesty3921]

Help for the following, please:

ACROSS

25.Nickname of lawyer Sir H.E.T. Atkinson ( 7 )
T?T?E?S
26. ----'s Raid, 1778 British offensive in the American War of Independence ( 8 )
?A?L?T?N

Many thanks in advance!

[mallyh]

26 carlton

[factor-fiction]

That's only 7 letters though, Mally.
Are these cryptic or straight clues?

[factor-fiction]

Which paper/mag is it please Majesty?
Is it a cryptic? I can't find a Sir HET Atkinson which makes me think it's a crytic clue
You could look in Crosswords to see if anyone has asked these in there

[Baldric]

26, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carleton's_Raid‎
Carleton's Raid was a British raid led by Major Christopher Carleton during the American War of Independence, conducted in fall 1778

[Baldric]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Atkinson_(lawyer)‎
After studying at Harrow School, Atkinson matriculated to Trinity College, Oxford, where he was known by his friends as "Tatters". After gaining a third in classics ...

[Majesty3921]

Thanks for this one, Baldric!

[Baldric]

Happy to help
;o)

[Majesty3921]

Thank you also for "Tatters", Baldric! I am done now, and am happy for the links you provided!