RT12. 20a

[beegeebee]

Absolutely stymied for the last one! Can only find 'distortion' but, it doesn't seem to me to fit the clue. but then could I be wrong with other answers? Have -i-t-r-i-n

[Aquagility]

What IS the clue?

[Argee2]

What is the clue? Cistercian also fits the letters you have.

[beegeebee]

Sorry for failing to give the clue, which is:- Monk put US spies in tank.
My apologies for the failure

[Argee2]

Then the answer is Cistercian. CIA in cistern.

[beegeebee]

You are so right Aquagility. Cistern is of course a tank. Stupid me. Anyway, many thanks for your rapid answer.

[Argee2]

It was ME!! Argee2!! I will forgive you, I am just upset with the Rugby at the moment :-(
Anyway, Good Luck with your crossword, I hope you win.

[mrspask]

dear beegeebee,
do you think the Radio Times crossword is getting harder?

[beegeebee]

Mrspask,I don't really think so, it was just that my mind was locked into Challenger; Abrams; Leopard; Tiger etc., in this instance!
Argee2. I do apologise and pleased you didn't take umbrage. Understand your thoughts with the rugby and, it appears the cricket is going the same way, as is the golf!! Many thanks anyway for your rapid response.