28A. White chalky earth that is tenacious and impervious - C??? - M?R? 20A. Spherical or nearly spherical bacteria - C?C?I 10A. Sci-fi set in lawless society dominated by computer technology -...
14D. Good description of Pinkie's mood in "Brighton Rock (answer to 8 and 22 across) ?O??C??A? Never having read this book, I haven't a clue. Help appreciated as always Hoaroak
having computer probelems as well! 52A. Polish cavalryman of 18th and 19th centuries armed with a lance, pistol and sabre 8D. Pinkish coloured wine, paler than rose B?U?H (could it be "Blush") 29A. Is...
50A.ornamental strip of lace or braid used as a trim for hats -??????N 40A. animal of South America in genus lama highly prized for its soft and valuable pelt - G?A?A?? 45A. an introductory at a...
10A. phrase from Latin meaning again from the beginning -?? -?O?? 21A. Silk fabric with alternate stripes of watered and satin surface ??B?R?T 25A. This match has added impetus because of ill- feeling...
26A. Highly reactive chemical element which makes up around 65% of the human body Am I correct in saying it is "oxygen"? 40D. Woollen vestment worn around the shoulders by the Pope - "Pallium"? Have I...
Just one more! 37D. shrub with feathery plume-like panicles, related to sumacs - S?O?E TREE My reference books don't give the answer to this one. Thanks again. Hoaroak
8D. English physicist whose studies led to the development of radar - A???E?O? 14A. surgical implement used to remove foreign bodies from the oesophagus 10D. Secretory structure of an animal - G???D I...
1D, a detailed written treatise on a specific specialised subject - M???G?A?H 12A. the bee that feeds worker bees producing Royal Jelly - ??R?E 11D. Fast running predatory insect of subfamily...
44A. Not born on the predicted date - O?E?D?E 18A. Technical term for the sense of smell - OFF???I?N 39D. A stem bud which is to be grafted on to a rooted seedling such as a Japanese Maple -S?I?N Is...
5D. Ester of glycerol which is main constituent of suet and tallow -S?E???? 20A. Deciduous tree of mulberry family once used to make bows by Native American tribes, also called horse apple...
Can anyone help, please with: 9A. 1998 film set in Dublin in early 1990s ?H?E -?N?R?L Presumably The ?. 18A. Brass instrument with funnel shaped mouthpiece ?A?HORN Help as always, much appreciated....
37D. Type of French stew of fish in wine or cider sauce with onions ??E?O?E 36A. Brightly coloured fleshy cover of some seeds ?R?L The brain isn't functioning this morning. Thanks for help as always....