Sunday Times Christmas Crossword

[jonnyw]

This crossword is a pig!!!

Anyone got 8 across

""true, fish is a rare find in a hot mineral spring"

Ive got R?A??R

I think the 4th lettter may be G, which would make it r?a?g?r

I had "sparger" before which fitted in with hot mineral spring and fish but not with real.

Then I worked out 8d as RESURRECT

I refuse to give up. but am prepared to accept help!!

Im pretty close apart from this clue.

Thanking you in anticipation.

[johnalex]

Realgar

[nakins]

Hi johnnyw the true part could be "real" the fish could be "garfish" giving you "reagar" dont know if this is right but im sure i will be corrected if not.dont know about the hot mineral spring part though.

[jonnyw]

You lot are brilliant!!!!

[johnalex]

Jonny - 'Realgar' is defined as 'a rare soft orange mineral consisting of arsenic sulphide; an important ore of arsenic'. It is found in hot spring deposits and of course 'gar' is the fish, so all words are accounted for! Good Luck! ja

[geo0939]

I think you'll find that 8d is resurgent,(to rise again).

RESt is cut short and instant is URGENT.

[geo0939]

PS: Your positive attitude is refreshing. Keep on trying.