dt 25,831

[jo1973]

recent grade- and given in french course (9)
Firearm came out with its aim suspect (4-9)

many thanks, i'm stuck again!

[carmalee]

I've got Newmarket for the first clue and semi automatic for the second - but don't trust me!

[jo1973]

Thanks. I thought this was going to be easier than yesterday's but i think i'm having a dappy day!

[carmalee]

Seem to remember reading somewhere that Tuesday's DT was always the hardest of the week.

[jo1973]

I've decided that the Tuesday setter is an ex maths teacher who used to enjoy giving you a test without any notice!!

[Rollo]

Semi-automatic is an anagram of "came out its aim" - so at least the clue is straightforward.

[BigDave44]

carmalee has both right

new (recent) mark (grade) et (and, French)

the second one is an anagram of "came out its aim"

[jo1973]

Thanks everyone- really appreciate the explanations.

[pbeach]

The Toughie today is pretty good, I particularly liked "Terrier holds down singer", and a couple of others in the bottom left corner :-)

[BigDave44]

I have that pleasure to come, Paul - glad you didn't give the game away.

[pbeach]

Dave, no problem, I wil answer questions when asked, but do not like to give out answers otherwise. Thought todays cryptic 25831 was good, and the Toughie was even better. Enjoy