times jumbo 810

[jimmaboy]

1DN External surface to grow dim round about (6) D?C?D? 2DN Foreign city is old and heavily populated (6) O?E?S? 4DN Like some descents, flying into air terminal (11) M?T?I?I?E?R 6DN Short account? Sure, that could be challenged (11) C?N?E?N?B?E 51DN In auditorium, course reveals essential nature (?O?T) MANY THANKS

[baitress]

1d - facade. dim=fade around ca = circa = about.
2d - Odense. O(old) + dense(heavily populated).
4d - matrilinear. anag of air terminal.
6d - contestable. conte(xt) + stable(sure).
51d - root . sounds like route(course).

[Lie-in King]

Why do you (sprinter) bother coming to AB?

Why do you feel it necessary to post in such an irritating and pointless manner?

I'm a fairly easy-going guy, but this just p!sses me off - it's a Question & Answer site!!

It isn't cheating - it's asking for assistance when one's experience with cryptic clues isn't yet comprehensive enough to enable one to answer every clue.

Jimmaboy asked for help with 5 answers out of 60 - if they've managed the rest, they've done well & don't need negative comments from the likes of yourself.

Thank you for spoiling what had been a pleasant Sunday & managing to upset my equanimity.

[Lie-in King]

jimmaboy - please accept my apologies for adding to your thread & for my language - however, I do feel a smidge better now!

[xwordnewbie]

Well said, Lie-in King. As someone who is fairly new to cryptic crosswords myself, I think what you, baitress et al do for us novices is wonderful and I for one appreciate it.

[tobyw]

If Sprinter knows it all and doesn't need help why is he on the site.
Bet he's a dope.

[Lie-in King]

As are you...

...I've apologised, & I'll not allow you to upset me further, so this is my last word on this thread.

[safflower]

Rock on LiK . It''s still a lovely day.