Mephisto 2458

[Murielmci]

British host like Basil, arguably? (5) ba?my.

First half makes sense of barmy and the second half balmy.

Please put me out of my misery - what is the correct answer?

[johnalex]

B(ritish) + army(host/swarm)

[johnalex]

. . . ."Barmy" = British slang for "crazy"

[johnalex]

Sorry Muriel, ignore last post - still doesn't quite stack up. ja

[johnalex]

. . . . unless this refers to 'barmy' Basil Fawlty (host) ??

[ash24]

johnalex was right.
and his explanation was spot on

[johnalex]

Thanx ash24 - not familiar with Mephisto! ja

[Murielmci]

thanks for your efforts. That was our reckoning but can't say that we like the clue. Not true Mephisto standard.

Thank you again.