Sunday Telegraph GK773 - 17A & 12D

[Lipsiot]

17A Dwell constantly on a single topic (4,2,3,6) H???, O?, ?N?, ?T?I?G

12D Archaic word for a severe blow on certain bones (3-7) ?I? - ??A?O?R

I can think of lots of things that might fit - but none seem to make any sense !

Thanks for any help.

[JoolsTwo]

17a Harp on one String

[sarumite]

I've also these two to finish, but have ?I? ??A?T?R for 12 down (lutz for 22a).

Thought maybe " Harp on one string" for 17a but don't think it's right!

[sarumite]

Yes ... now confirmed
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/To+harp+on+on e+string

[JoolsTwo]

Hi S - I think (but am not sure) that the saying 'don't harp on' may come from that saying but I have yet to find confirmation.

[JoolsTwo]

Thanks S xx

[Fibonacci]

12d rib-roaster

[Lipsiot]

Thanks everybody.

Would have helped if I had had "LUTZ" instead of "LOOP" for 22A