The Week

[paulineward]

5d Poem in old English meeting resistance from boss (8) ???r????
This is a bit trickier this week, as there is another instruction once you have the answers..when I work out what it means! If anyone does this can they help?

[netkey]

overseer

o(verse)e(r)

[kettledrum]

overseer - verse in OE + r

[paulineward]

Thanks netkey.

[paulineward]

Are you up for a few more, as I am late with this due to late delivery (not that I could have done it any sooner!)?
Shall we see if we can match Kayakamina's talents?

[paulineward]

Thanks kettledrum also!

[kettledrum]

Yes, very happy to try a few more, but I'm glad netkey's on line too, as I feel myself to be a v poor substitute for kayakamina.

[paulineward]

Here goes..17d I leave part of central Italy in shadow (5) ????a
Number working observed cutter (5,3) ?????/?r?
7a Much reduced inside moreover being so long (6,2) ??????/?o
I know I don't have many letters in these, but they will help me with others...cheers

[sarumite]

17d Umbria .. Hi Pauline

[kettledrum]

17d Umbr(i)a

[netkey]

17D Umbra = shadow Umbria - i

[kettledrum]

tenon saw

[sarumite]

.... Umbria minus i = Umbra = shadow.

[kettledrum]

toodle -oo - oodle(s) inside too

[sarumite]

I reckon kettledrum is too modest .. and is a pretty good substitute !

[paulineward]

Thanks all of you..and Hi Sarumite.
How do you do it so fast?...I am getting worse I think!...stay tuned..will have a little look myself..then will probaly post again!

[kettledrum]

Thank you, kind Sir!

[paulineward]

Yes..I second that Sarumite!..

[paulineward]

6d endured fighting so to speak..???s
20d cut of meat in ale gets one a serious complaint (8) ??r?????
thanks

[pjwillcox]

6d looks like wore - check yr s

[pjwillcox]

20d is beriberi (rib in beer)