stuck on just one clue to Saturday's crossword. Clue - misleading clue or distraction (3, 7) Letters so far:- s_d _e__i_g Any help would be greatly appreciated.
No. 7 across. Clues:- barren, neglected. Cryptic - solitary appointment has to lose out. 8 letters - letters so far = _E_R_A_E Any help would be welcome.
Help please with No. 4 down - clue = forecast cryptic clue = gratuitously dealt with. six letters - I_P_E_ If anyone can help, would much appreciate. It's driving me nuts.