Iq 1617

[hankir]

Last two:

24a. Take turns to retire in market town (5)

43a. Charlie has coat made into carpet (5)

I learned a lot about old and new thematic words.

Thanks.

[ProfessorMaisie]

Yes, Neveracrossword - but Chambers does show it as an Italian word.
If this was a Listener puzzle or one of Azed's then I'm sure it would have had a signifier to that effect.

[Neveracrossword]

Thanks, PM. Yes, I'd have preferred a signifier, but I don't know if the Inquisitor has strict rules, conventions.

[ProfessorMaisie]

I think you're right - and I think it's time the IQ got some.