13a Informal expression for something that is doomed (4,4) -E-- -U-K; 15a Seed-bearing part of a plant that usually contains the reproductive organs (6) F-O-E; 14d Wander aimlessly (5) --I-T; Has...
30d english encyclopaedia designed for home use with descriptions written in non-technical language. I have H-T-H-N-O- but cannot think what to put for missing letters.Any help appreciated.
26d Insects with two pairs of membranous wings and an ovipositor adapted for piercing(12).Cannot decide whether the last two letters should be "AN" or "ON". The former seems to be the favourite. May I...
11a - Bay. Largely protected area of the Pacific on the coast south of San Francisco (8) I have M-N-E-E- but appear to be only one unable to find the answer !!
1d the process of creating an image, either literally or figuratively (9). I was quite happy with DEPICTIVE until someone suggested DEPICTURE. What should I put to be in the running for the ? 1000...
8d Figuratively something, such as a project, that has nowhere else to go (4,6) I have D-A- --T--R 29d Runic alphabet character also used in phonetic transcription (3) Looks like EDH or ETH but cannot...
44d City of Gujarat state in India and administrative headquarters of the district (6). I have R-J-O- Help would be appreciated as it is already well passed my bedtime.
I seem to be the only one stuck with 37a The bones between the wrist and the fingers (9) I have C-T-C-R-I. Also 54a Ubiquitous polymer that is found in foams, plastics, rubber and adhesives (12), I...
Nearly finished but cannot manage 13d One of a secret band of post-American Civil War criminals who sought revenge (10). I have N-G-T-I-E- Help appreciated.
8d Strong instinctive feeling such as love or fear (7) and 15a Another name for blackbucks, small Indian gazelles (6). I have N-O-I-N and S-S-NS but think something is wrong somewhere but cannot see...
Seems I am only one with trouble over 30a Roux that might accompany a fish dish (5,5) I have -H-T- S-U-E the "H" may be wrong as there are three spellings for 25d
Stuck with 10d One of the five Philistine cities of southwest Canaan said to have been founded c 1200 BC that is mentioned in the Book of Joshua (5). I have E-R-N. My Bible has reference to HEBRON so...
42d Syrian kingdom and city that was brought under Roman rule and formed part of Mark Anthony's gifts to Cleopatra (7). There seem to be two possibilities "ITURAEA" & "IDUMAEA" but I cannot...