Tls 1001

[algarve]

I am absolutely stumped on 11A: 'Carried on in minor role (5)'. I have S - E -R. What am I missing, except a bit of grey matter

[scorpiojo]

Spear

[dannyk13]

Spear carrier. A cast member playing a minor role.

[algarve]

Thanks very much. Obvious when explained.

[scorpiojo]

You're welcome

[carlyle4]

I have the answer to 17across, but have no idea why..... little foxes (song of Solomon)? residence Martha's vineyard? must be simpler than that. grey cells rusting...help!

[Mamyalynne]

The Little Foxes is a 1939 play by Lillian Hellman. Its title comes from Chapter 2, Verse 15 in the Song of Solomon in the King James version of the Bible, which reads, "Take us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines: for our vines have tender grapes." Set in a small town in Alabama in 1900, it focuses on the struggle for control of the family business.[1]

[carlyle4]

thanks, mamyalynne, I knew that. what I want to know is what the clue (Riesling) has to do with Lillian hellman.