I have no doubt that 20 across is LISTENS (= pays attention to) but can someone explain the parsing (.... space inside tournament area). Likewise, I have no doubt that 23 down is MEAN (= average) but...
25ac In Scotland a manse abutting an expanse of water (7,3) . And 14 down attempting to find oneself online fun: e-gigs or raves(3-7).Thanks in advance
5a Photo shoot at Wembley perhaps involving women's club president (8) ??T?WIC?
5d Conveniently, husband gives way (4) ??T? - path?
Thanks in advance....
4 down "Average author's unproductive position abroad? (7,2,5,4,5)" ??T????/?O/?????/????/??O?A 6 down "Crooks corrupted top form (4,5)" ??C?/????D 7 down "Iran cut out sharp item in broadcast warm-up...
Please help with26 across.Clue is:Stable lad fitting horse's tail to joint.Answer is 2 words of 4, 8 letters.All I have is ???? ?????T??
Many thanks....
Last one, 32 across Commoner has short disagreement with earl, oddly (5) I have R?F?R The clue leads me to RIFER (short RIF(t) with E(a)R(l) oddly) but the word doesn't seem to exist let alone mean...
9 Down Speak in public from fortified place on Scottish river (4, 5) I have T-L- F-R-H I assume the solution is TALK FORTH but I can't see how the clue works. Scottish river is FORTH, fortified place...