December Generalist

[seekeerz]

still hunting for a few so a little help would be appreciated - 14a and 10d in particular - many thanks S

[yapisle]

14a) Trestletree

10d) Sorbonist (Sorbonne University in Paris)

[seekeerz]

thanks yapisle that helps a lot. I still have 11d and 36a & 42a to find, so some more help wouldn't go amiss ..... please

[JoolsTwo]

Do you want answers or just clues?

[JoolsTwo]

I find this site a big help

http://www.onelook.com/

[seekeerz]

Hi Jules how are you ? Clues would be really great - I have a feeling I'm on the wrong track with 7a I thought it was ecstatic or something close to it, though I knew 10d should start with S. Perhaps we'll sort that one out first ?? tia Steff

[yapisle]

7a) rapture = ecstasy BUT, you need a very similar spelt-word from the greek etymology origins of this word

[yapisle]

10d) answer is above, in first posting

[JoolsTwo]

You are on the right tract with 7a.

[seekeerz]

WOW that's one good site - thanks Jules have found a couple but would you give me the correct spelling for 25d please

[seekeerz]

sorry, thanks yapisle, I noted 10d and I'll go brush up my Greek

[JoolsTwo]

with 36a look for a word also meaning to - come again at intervals - 42a sounds like it has something to do with dancing. I hope that helps and doesn't confuse you even more. :-) - Just been chatting to my brother-in-law in your neck of the woods - Salisbury anywhere near you?

[seekeerz]

cook's calling, dinner's ready so I'm out of here for a bit, but will be back later, thanks to you both for your help Steff

[JoolsTwo]

25d Clairschach

[seekeerz]

No, we're the other side of Adelaide, Morphett Vale is down the south coast, close to the sea, great for walking the dogs and swimming. I found 42 on the site you suggested, that's a beauty !!! see you soon !! S

[sarumite]

Hi Jools ... just looked on this thread and see that you've been on the 'phone to my home town! ... time for late breakfast now ............(S)

[JoolsTwo]

Your an Ozzie are Sarumite - what brought you to GB?

[sarumite]

........... no, I only glanced at your posting Jools, and saw you had mentioned Salisbury, didn't realise you meant the other side of the world!!

[JoolsTwo]

Salisbury in Adelaide....... Just wondered if it was anywhere near seekeerz but they are on the other side.

[seekeerz]

G'day sarumite, I've just finished dinner and back to work on this puzzle - my two helpers have given some great leads so I might get it finished tonight.

[seekeerz]

OK that's me done for this month, good luck to all of you entering, and again, thanks for the help...over & out !!! S