Spectator N0 2692 - Flexibility By Madrigal

[Matakari]

Good morning, I’m stuck on the following for which I need some help, thanks.

36a  Nothing souses drunk like a Costa? (7) : ????OU?

39a  Close, perhaps, reporting depression (5) : ????N

43a  Hardy fish in enclosure (6) : ??E???

44a  Northern calypso dancing cause of fainting fit (8) : S???????

27d  Head over after liturgy’s slow passage (8) : R?T??FT?

[newmodarmy]

osseous?

[newmodarmy]

costa is a rib bone- it's osseous

[newmodarmy]

Sure of your letters for 27d?

[JJ109]

44 Syncopal - anagram N calypso

[JJ109]

43 St eel y

[newmodarmy]

Glenn?

[JJ109]

27 Rite nut o

[newmodarmy]

Actor Glenn (Close)- sounds like Glen (valley)

[Matakari]

Many thanks jj109 and Newmodarmy! The last three before I attack the Unclueds…

41a    Average out as in French summer (6) : ??U?T?   ( ELUATE ) 

8d      Scottish stranger involved in gun control (4) : ??C?

22d    Indulged animals offended feelings (4) : PE?S  ( PETS )

[newmodarmy]

how did you arrive at Eluate?

[newmodarmy]

UNCO hidden in clue- surprised you missed that

[Matakari]

Thanks, newmodarmy, but still can't see 41a...

[Neveracrossword]

Matakari, Equate- Qua inside Rte 

[Neveracrossword]

...Sorry, inside Ete, French for summer.

[newmodarmy]

equate?

[elliemay1]

41 e qua te?

qua inside 'ete' (French summer)

[newmodarmy]

I took too long - I was checking whether equate could mean the same as equalise (average out)

[elliemay1]

sorry NAC, didn't see you there!

[Neveracrossword]

Elliemay, thanks - but it was fine.

Matakari, I  too  would love to know your reasoning for  Eluate! 

 

[Matakari]

Thanks, all, there are many I should have seen, but I think I must be a bit tired from my recent hectic travels. Hope to be fully restored soon! On to cracking the quote in a more relaxed manner now!