Tls

[highbury57]

Final clue. Underlying theme of 20000 Leagues under the sea(7)s-a-e-t
Help appreciated after a lousy cold. Should be ok tw for the festive season.

[elliemay1]

subtext?

[Mamyalynne]

Ellie has it.

[highbury57]

Brain definitely not working. What is 9a then.Small lead securing channel open to investigation(9) s-o-t-b-e
I hope not too many adjustments. More than flesh and blood can bear.

[Mamyalynne]

S (small) Cable round Rut

Scrutable

[Mamyalynne]

2d Morse

Now a hot toddy and bed, get better soon.

[highbury57]

Thanks. Ingenious but not the best clue ever by Talos. More and more the crosswords become less ‘literary’. Literary Review much better. Monthly.

[Mamyalynne]

It is often less 'L' than it was.

[highbury57]

It’s even less l than it was!