sunday independent/ cryptic xword no. 818 by laurel

22nd January 2012, 18:59

21. across. "sanctimonious one interrupts one-time delinquent without enthusiasm"
M?R?S. 5 LETTERS
It baffled me.

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22nd January 2012, 19:34

looks like it might be Tepid??
Ted - Teddy Boy
Pi - Pious.

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22nd January 2012, 19:38

Virtual hat tipped to that one, Trevor.

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22nd January 2012, 19:55

the funny thing is that no. 19 across answer is TEPID
"pie cooked with politician (irish) around is unexciting.
could no. 21 across clue be wrong.

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22nd January 2012, 20:15

thanks AB.
Laurel, i think a mistake has been made. (looks like the setter had 2 clues for 1 answer and forgot to pick one).
can't be certain tho.

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