The Week 1241

[Gramazie]

I need 7 down and 26 across from the Christmas crossword.

All help gratefully received!

[cashier]

What are the clues?

[mallyh]

clues please

[Gramazie]

7 down Commune in Zairean? No, try Italy (7)
I have A-I—-O

26 Across. Old pieces of eight 1,3,3
I have -, - O-, S-X.

[Gramazie]

7 down read Zaire

[cashier]

7 Arienzo

[cashier]

What's the answer to eight it might be relevant?

[dannyk13]

7d,Arienzo - anagram of zaire no

[Gramazie]

Gracie Cashier, I looked at that one for days!

[Gramazie]

Read Grazie Cashier, predictive text.......

[Gramazie]

8d I’m not sure. I have TAKE-, I thought it might be takes but I was waiting for 7d to confirm 17 a which I thought was Insider but now I’m in a state of confusion!

[ubasses]

answer and discussion for 26 here
https://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Quizzes-and-Puzzles/Crosswords/Question1733577.html

[dannyk13]

What is the clue for 8d and what letters do you have?

[Gramazie]

I just discovered that 8d is Take 2 which by some fancy footwork gives you Networker for 17 a thus confirming Arienzo.

I’m still lost on 26 a......

[Gramazie]

Ok, 26a was 2 and six. I made an error with 27d.

Many thanks for all your help. I’m going to lie down in a darkened room!

[cashier]

Glad you sorted it all out.

[Gramazie]

With a little help from my friends......