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whatnot1 | 13:40 Sat 14th Apr 2012 | Crosswords
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I'm a comparative novice with xwords so apologies in advance.
16d I thought it was the convention that living persons with the exception of the Queen could not be named as answers.
25a Similarly this clue uses the name of a present day commercial company.
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I am unaware of any such conventions.
I don't know which conventions you are referring to - but certainly famous people's names are in crosswords all the time. Re the second clue (25a) - is the crossword sponsored, which crossword is it?
Could you provide us with the clues please and numers of letters?
Telegraph Prize 26,840
I don't think there are any rules about these. That said, I don't like things such as brand names being solutions.
16d is amiCABLE and 25a is bEDFellows. I have never heard of names not being used in crosswords in fact it is unusual to find a crossword without names either being in the clue or the answer.
what is the clue for 25a then, please, which has upset whatnot so much?
Boxtops - the clue is "shout about energy company's associate" (9)
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OK suitably chastised. Thanks all.
Don't feel chastised, whatnot - it's just we were unfamiliar with the concept that you were suggesting!

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