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hallgreening

16th October 2011, 16:28
22ac)As before,collect together contracted aid. (5)
-ELIE
Can only think of BELIE-can't see reason for it-have I made a mistake elsewhere?
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paul

16th October 2011, 16:31
How about RETIE?
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paul

16th October 2011, 16:34
(i.e. contracted RETINUE)
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hallgreening

16th October 2011, 16:36
Paul-can't see alternative to CODSWALLOP in 7down.
Baloney and fish with special batter. (10)
CODS-A-*--
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ajt1

16th October 2011, 16:37
The word is relie - contracted relief for aid
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peterm

16th October 2011, 16:38
could it be relie(f)?
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hallgreening

16th October 2011, 16:40
Thanks,AJ and peterm-now I AM confused.
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ajt1

16th October 2011, 16:41
"relie" is given in Chambers as an old meaning of "collect together"
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