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greedy kite

7th December 2011, 13:47
Another 2 explanations needed for Bonxie's solutions (I don't have access to today's paper,but presume my suggestions are OK):
18a Philosopher giving an American guitar to the 'appy couple? ANAXIMANDER
21a Christopher Lee finally developing into a high flier KITE Why Christopher=kit?
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ajt1

7th December 2011, 13:49
Kit is frequently used as a diminutive for Christopher - or Christine, come to that.
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greedy kite

7th December 2011, 13:53
Many thanks,AJT1:I wasn't sure!
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trevor

7th December 2011, 14:01
an axe(a guitar)
cockney him and her
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greedy kite

7th December 2011, 14:10
Thanks,Trevor:I'm obviously not up-to-date with slang,and the Cockney eluded me in my frenzy!
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trevor

7th December 2011, 14:30
i don't think Axe, for guitar, is particularly American.
it's more of a heavy metal, rock thing.
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trevor

7th December 2011, 14:33
Do Americans spell axe as ax?
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aristophanes

7th December 2011, 14:34
Perhaps because ax is more frequently used here? (I always spell it axe, however!)
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aristophanes

7th December 2011, 14:37

trevor

7th December 2011, 14:39
that would explain the use of 'American ' in the clue, thanks 'risty :)
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