Stuck on 6d - term in the book noblesse oblige for a word considered unrefined and unacceptable in aristocratic circles. I have N?N ? - two words 3 and 1. All help gratefully received. Thanks
Stuck on one (possibly two) today: 15a general name for a variety of salty italian cheese made from ewe's milk. I have P?C?R?N? but the "P" could be wrong if 6d isn't snipe!! All help greatly...
Stuck on 19a today - The fool's name for the titular character in King Lear. I have N?N??? Also 11d - a cyclists jersey or the tights of a gymnast or ballet dancer. I have M?I???T Any help gratefully...
Stuck on one today - 8a Dark leafed variety of kale used in Tuscan dishes such as ribollita, minestrone and pizzoccheri. 2 words 6 and 4. I have ?a?o?o ?e?o but am quite prepared to be wrong on that!...
Stuck on a second one now - sorry!! 55a shoe with a laced or velcroed upper extending above the ankle. I have H?G? I?P It's two words 4 and 3. Quite prepared to admit I am wrong with others!...
Stuck on one this week - 40a - skittish mustelid typically hunting in a zig zag formation and known collectively as a pack or trip. I have ?t?a? Is it a stoat - that would fit in with 32d. Thanks in...
Stuck on one this week - 28a Also called a planchet a plain metal disc from which a coin is made. I have ?l?n. I thought the answer would be blank but it is too long to fit! Any ideas anyone please?...
Stuck on the last two this week. 79a old variety of wheat. I have E?N?O?N Also 84a ? island holm on the north coast of the scottish mainland. I have N?A?E. Any help gratefully appreciated especially...
Stuck on two this week - 2 down shallow stemmed glass dish in which chilled fruit desserts or champagne are served. I think this should be Flute but it doesn't fit with LeCarre as 1 across. I have...
Stuck on one - 5d gem cut in the shape of an oval. I have M?R?U?S? The only two words that seem to fit are marquess and marquise but the definition isn't right. Any help welcome! Thanks.
Really stuck on this one today -stupid as I knit ...! 52a in knitting a pattern or system of alternating plain and purl. Two words 4 and 6. I have ?o?s ?t?t?h. It has to be stitch but can't get the...
Really stuck on this one - 27 across - small saucer shaped vegetables with scalloped edges in the summer squash family. I have P?T?Y?A?S but fear I have gone wrong elsewhere. Any help gratefully...