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[sincnoel]

Thought today's was first class. Nce one, Kate ... the old Mepham touch is all too apparent now.

[paulineward]

Yes...I enjoyed it too. What did you put for 38a? ..the only one I was unsure about.

[Aquagility]

I'm happy to second that - still searching for my last solution!

[Aquagility]

38a Cryptic, Pauline

[ghs]

Getting better by the week. Agree with both of you. Pauline 38a = Cryptic

[paulineward]

Thanks A...had that as an option, but did wonder. Cheers finished now. Can I help with your last one?

[paulineward]

thanks ghs also

[Aquagility]

Yes, I hate to admit defeat at this early hour, but I've wasted long enough.
What have you got for 27a?

[paulineward]

Olla Padrida...took me ages too!

[sincnoel]

cryptic, pauline

[sarumite]

Have to agree it's back to the good old MM format .. long may it continue. Surprisingly it seemed to be the cryptic that was easier today. As I often struggle with cryptics, it must have been more straightforward today!

[sincnoel]

it's olla podrida, i think

[Aquagility]

Thanks, Pauline. I had undulating for 6d.

[sarumite]

Just a hint to Aqua for 27a .. by entering Spanish stew in the one look reverse dictionary the term Olla Podrida was the second listed option. This dictionary is really useful.

[Aquagility]

Thank you too, sincnoel. I don't feel so bad now for having hi-jacked your thread.

[paulineward]

Sarumite..I had a right job finding it..even by entering spanish stew. Do you have the web site for the dictionary you used?

[sincnoel]

feel entirely free, aquagility

[paulineward]

thanks sincnoel...sorry we've all hijacked you!!!!

[sarumite]

Hi Pauline here's site ... click on reverse dictionary at top of site when you reach it (S) ;0)

http://www.onelook.com/

[paulineward]

thanks Sarumite..that would have saved me a lot of time. Have that site on my 'favourite's' but did not realise about the reverse dictionary..oh well you learn something new every day!

Apologies again sincnoel!

[Aquagility]

Good tip, sarumite. Grateful.