Spectator 2211

[Graudian]

24d Leather bag with central flaps (4) ?A??

[Svejk]

Grab? Don't know much about handbags but it'll bump it up for you.

[Graudian]

thanks svejk.

I'm pretty happy with the A (from Aida)

[Neveracrossword]

I think it's Napa, soft leather.

[Graudian]

I think you are correct - thanks.

[Neveracrossword]

...Nap = bag (as in 'seize') and the 'a' from the middle ('central') of 'flaps'.

[dannyk13]

Tote?

[Neveracrossword]

From existing clues we had ?AP? When the thematic bit was done, it's NAP?.

[dannyk13]

Nap as in seize? Only ever seen Nab in this context.

[Neveracrossword]

Chambers has Nap, fourth definition - to seize; to steal, relation to 'nab' uncertain.

[dannyk13]

Thank you,I'm al;ways willing to learn:-)

[Neveracrossword]

It was new to me too.

[dannyk13]

Nac, Is it in the paper version.I could not find it in the online version?

[Graudian]

Danny

Hopefully this link will take you to the crossword-

http://www.spectator.co.uk/life/crossword/9526512/2211-toddler-hero/

[dannyk13]

Sorry Graudian, I was enquiring about the Chambers Dictionary not the Spectator Crossword.

[Neveracrossword]

Yes, in my edition - the 12th.

[dannyk13]

Ah!

[Graudian]

No problem.

If you are thinking of giving the crossword a go it is a good
one for first timers / less experienced solvers.
Beware though, they can become addictive!

[dannyk13]

Having over 60 years experience of crosswords I don't think i'ts for me.:-)