times cryptic 25299 by caro

20th October 2012, 15:41

Help please with 10 across
Roman poet heading off has to travel round a bit (9) I think that these letters are correct
P----I-L-Y.

Thanks

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20th October 2012, 15:44

partially?

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20th October 2012, 15:46

Thanks. I can see that this fits as regards letters, but do not see the word play. Can you explain please?

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20th October 2012, 15:49

(M)artial = roman poet with 'ply' (check Chambers) around

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20th October 2012, 15:51

Thanks so much - had never heard of the poet and my aids didn't turn him up either. Will try to remember for the future. Finished now.

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