a thoroughly bad lot.

[esmeralda]

92. In the past you had a horse but were interested in Peter's. 4
59. Ronald took part in a crooked deal with the robber 7
I know its early but could anyone give me a clue for these please? They're driving me mad! Thanks.

[Badger4]

Thanks Goofy - I have 65. I was indeed barking up the wrong tree.

[FoxLee2]

A long way back, I discovered there was a crocodile of six letters beginning with M and i could see where Old Bob fitted but I couldn't explain the No.10 relating to the L that was left over. The penny has just dropped with a loud clang. I was stuck on Downing St. or roman numerals even though I had the answer to No.10. Sometimes you don't see the wood for the trees. Thanks for the help.

[mtsgirl]

Thanks for the tips Badger 4 for 92 but still have not got there. Not got 65 either despite going through all the dances I can think of! Oh well, they're not the only two I'm still struggling to find. Again, if I have any that some of you need help with I'll be glad to try to do so.

[Goofy]

because you wouldn't have the fun of being AB police!

[mtsgirl]

59 Another one that is driving me round the bend. I get Leonard out of the anagram but that means nothing to me. Help!!!

[mtsgirl]

By the way Goofy, great response to Sprinter 53. What sad lives some of these people must live if they are just sitting there waiting for us to ask for clues so they can pounce on us. It's the old old thing again, don't read if you don't like what you see. We're all donating large amounts, not just the entry fee and all we ask for is clues, the same way we do from friends, internet or books.

[spitza]

mtsgirl shorten ronald and anagram of deal

MTSGIRL Shorten ronald and anagram of deal

Regards

[spitza]

sorry stuttered on previous answer

[Badger4]

Well said, Mtsgirl.

92 "In the past you" = old (short) word for you. Use Chambers for every word in the clue.

[teacher1]

There is another anagram apart from Leonard ....... find it and google it ! lol

[mtsgirl]

Thanks Teacher 1 and Spitza, have got 59 now, of course! Only managed to get back on to it at 11.45pm so a little tired, don't think I can concentrate on Peter's. My Chambers is not very good, is a newer version, I usually rely on my wonderful old Collins but may have to pay a visit to the reference library to look it up. Am going to bed, thanks and goodnight to all. Will look you all up again tomorrow. Sleep well.

[mtsgirl]

Badger 4 thanks so much, will attempt it tomorrow when less tired. If I can solve others why can't I serve that tricky little devil?

[mtsgirl]

Yes!! Thank you badger 4 teacher 1 and spitza. 92 was indeed a clever clue. Chambers in the reference library soon helped me out though. That brings me up to 80, plus a couple of possibles. Plenty of time though.

[Gandolf34]

31 is another word for a rustler of cattle

I am still struggling with 38 (is this simply a word beginning with B? Doesn't seem too precise a clue if so), 42 (does it contain RC?) and 90 (have an answer, but no good connection with blitzed) - any threads to chase ?

[Goofy]

look up the blitz Brothers

[teacher1]

38 ...... yes, begins with B
42 .......yes RC

[teacher1]

Goofy ....... Who did you say ? lol lol lol

[mtsgirl]

90 Did you used to hide behind the chairs to avoid them?

38 A husband would think one of these is more than enough

Haven't got 42 myself yet

[mtsgirl]

I know another word for a cattle rustler but that only has 6 letters. Am I being one of themby not getting it?