thanks andy, your post came in while I was still typing. Pleased to see that both can be used. I don't have the Chambers Crossword Dictionary, just a few old musty dog-eared inherited books.
Thanks Andy. I've got the new Chambers 12th edition and it lists 'broadcast' in homophone lists but not in anagram list. Perhaps it's an omission or perhaps convention is changing.
Hi max'smum. don't know if this will be of any use, but it does give tips on solving cryptic clues. Also the more practice you get the easier it is to see the "nuances" of a particular crossword compiler's style. Happy solving! http://solving-cryptics.com/