I have finished this one now (I think!) but the parsing of 4 clues escapes me, so any help to clarify would be appreciated as always. 43A Essay: what's repeated in it (6) T-E-I-, I have thesis 13D...
Evening All, I really enjoyed this crossword, and I believe have all the answers - however, as usual, some of the wordplay eludes me, so I don't feel as if I have completed it! Any help/explanation...
1D Covering paper with a good rip torn off? (4,4) G_F_ W_A_ Must be gift wrap, but I can't get the word play. Can anyone help? Sure I'm going to kick myself.........
19a Good alternative to Scotch, holding back drop of moonshine. G_B_E_I_H Must be gibberish (=moonshine) but I can't see the rest of it, can anyone help please?
19d In suspicious manner, little boy thrown from roof of church in Anchorage A-K-N-E. I've got askance which fits beginning of clue, but I can't see little boy thrown....etc. Any help appreciated!