I'm struggling with two possible answers: 8a Damn strikes, time for the introduction of police (4) R _ T _ Why might the answer be RATS? I can't think of anything else! 4d Boss deceitful long ignored...
Q: "Is Queen following newspaper with a smartphone?" (9) I have: O_G_N_S_D so I'm assuming that the answer is ORGANISED. But I have no idea why! Could someone please explain the clue for me? I know...
Sorry me again! Can someone help me with 10a "Smack daughter in petty quarrel and refuse to change" (5,3). I've got: _T_N_/P_T and I'm thinking maybe Stand Put is refuse to change, but smack daughter...
Nearly there with this week's crossword but am stressing about 12a "Afro", alternatively! (3,1,6). I have -o-/a/-h-n-e so Not A Chance would fit nicely, but why????? Also, 21d Hear a musical round...
The last two answers are driving me nuts: 7d "Lacking guts, scared to let in brown bear" I've got S_A_D - why would it be "Staid"? 14a "Heads of EC2 Revenue following tax cheat" I've got I_P_S_E_R - I...