neil2- if you are using IE6 you may want to consider upgrading your browser to something like IE8/IE9, Firefox or Google Chrome as these browsers make the Submit button visible, thereby allowing you to participate on your own threads. Hope this helps
Thanks katburd- at least I can stop looking now. I tried assuming one letter in turn was wrong but couldn't find anything, but never figured all 3 might be wrong so I missed the obvious answer
I speak Italian and am married to one, but cannot think of a single Italian word that would be appropriate. For a start, almost without exception, the words end with a vowel!
I'm still smiling at all this, I still have the crossword and have looked at what neil2 may have done wrong but can't work it out, until he gets back to us using your helpful info. and guidance :)