Hi Bernie! I vaguely remember that episode. The solutions come out two issues later. I meant to photocopy the 'offending' crossie but forgot to do so. Since I'm getting a bit ancient, I also forget the clue and the answer.
It certainly was a dreadful clue and answer, as most agreed. But I remember someone being a bit "superior" and pointing out 'it was only a crossword' and being somewhat patronizing to me and the other contributors.
At that stage, as is my practice, I contributed nothing further to the thread.
Now that you mention it, I'd also like to recall what it was. LOL