London Drinker

[retrocop]

14D. State of a Scotsman thanks to an upset (7) I have ?????n? The N is iffy.
22A Musicians making row on river in Oxford, perhaps. (5) I have O?T??.
Could it be octet if my only two letters are correct? I thought Oasis at first but think the T is correct. Was thinking of Isis.
17A. Spring Tide announced. (5) I have ???n? Thought of neaps but it doesn't fit.
All help very much appreciated.

[retrocop]

Blow it I missed one.
3D. A score will cover it. (5) I have ?T?V?
T.I.A.

[MargoTester]

Stave?

[MargoTester]

Thought you'd gone down the pub. Mine's a large g&t

[retrocop]

If I get one in for you I hope you won't stand me up like last time Margo. :-)xx

[dannyk13]

Good day Retro.How are you today? Did you try the Toughie?

[MargoTester]

We should all meet up one Sunday and have a party! Too late to get the train for today. Sob sob! You had some fairly good news on Friday?

[retrocop]

Good day danny. I'm feeling very well thanks. Had a shower and took the dressings off finally, I hope, as they seem to be healing thanks to the AB's.
I am very happy with the histology on Thursday Margo. Just a bit of chemo awaits as a belt and braces precaution maybe. Haven't tried the toughie yet danny but will certainly give it a try when I next go to a Newsagent. Is it only in the Daily Telegraph on weekdays or in the Sunday Telegraph as well? Could you parse "Stave" Margo for your answer at 1448. Could I not send a carriage for you?

[dannyk13]

stave is a musical symbol on a score. Toughie is Tuesday to Friday. Glad you are feeling so well.

[MargoTester]

I would be delighted if you would send a carriage Retro. As for parsing stave - you are joking aren't you. It is one of my guesses really - is it right then? Was just thinking about a musical score being on a stave.

[MargoTester]

Oh flaming Ada I have just seen Danny's post - I not as thick as I think I am. Morning Danny.

[retrocop]

Thanks danny and Margo. Just got in. Hicc