Spectator 1959

[kayakamina]

Here is a link to today's puzzle -Kettle set by Dumpynose.
It can be found on page 57
http://thespectator.n...om/epaper/viewer.aspx

I learned a new 'in' word so it was worthwhile.

[zita-green]

Many thanks, K

[novalis]

Thank you for the link. Look forward to attempting this later.

[crucifernz]

As Mintyman99 is still away, could someone post the PDF link. Thanks.

[Ruthrobin]

Yes, K, I have just learned that word too.

[mintyman99]

http://www.spectator....5895943/crossword.pdf

[novalis]

Likewise, a new word on me ...... but stored in the memory banks!
A very entertaining puzzle.

[teacher1]

Any general hints for me ? lol ;o)

[crucifernz]

Thanks Mintyman99 - glad to have you back!

[crucifernz]

Hi
Stuck on 42 ACROSS (6) _AL_S_ (Unclued light) - I also belive there's an 'O' in there somewhere as part of 8 Letter Clued Light which is made up of the incorrect letters....
As indirect help (without actually giving me the solution), it would help if I could locate the 8th 'extra word' in the definitions - I have 7 of them at 14 ACROSS, 18 ACROSS, 40 ACROSS, 11 ACROSS, 13 ACROSS, 19 ACROSS and 36 ACROSS

[crucifernz]

Oops - sorry that was supposed to read:

I have 7 of them at 14 ACROSS, 18 ACROSS, 40 ACROSS, 11 DOWN, 13 DOWN, 19 DOWN and 36 DOWN

[teacher1]

The hidden clue for 42a is in the clue for 31a ! ;o)

[crucifernz]

Got it - thanks!

[crucifernz]

Realised I had 27 DOWN wrong - no wonder I was having problems!

[cruciverbali]

A word of caution with this one - 24 across should read 'Golden State' (CA) rather than 'Sunshine State' (FA). I've seen this error before recently, uncharacteristic for this setter, but then some of the other clues were also a bit dodgy. ‘Concocting’ is otiose in 35 down, and could have easily been confused with an extra definition, and there is really no definition in 1 down, which falls short of being a proper &lit.