1. You'll know what they are by the mess they are in! (8) - o - i - e - s.
2. A circuit in arrears (6) l - p - e - . could it be lapses
3. Bearing down as one, they bear much in common ( 5,2,1,7),
thanks folks
Post 1 of 8
Posted: 14th November 2009, 13:51
JimC
Hi Helbar.
3. is birds of a feather ('feathers' being 'down').
JimC
Post 2 of 8
Posted: 14th November 2009, 13:55
Silly boy
3 Birds of a feather ?
Post 3 of 8
Posted: 14th November 2009, 13:55
JimC
Hi again.
A bit horrible, but here's an idea.
1. vomiters ???
JimC
Post 4 of 8
Posted: 14th November 2009, 13:59
JimC
Hi once more.
2. might be lapses as you suggest (or lapsed) but I prefer lapped meaning to be 'a lap behind' (i.e. 'one circuit in arrears').
JimC
Post 5 of 8
Posted: 14th November 2009, 14:08
helbar
thanks silly boy and jim c. You are probably right jim c about lapped. didn't see that but it is so obvious. I had soldiers down for "you'll know what they are by the mess etc" thinking mess as in the army context but that was thrown out by other clues. thanks again
Post 6 of 8
Posted: 14th November 2009, 14:44
Jolan
Hi Helbar
Is the 'o' for sure in 1? I wuz thinking of OFFICERS (mess)?
Post 7 of 8
Posted: 14th November 2009, 16:22
helbar
Jolan, apologies for misleading you and all other forum contributors, I hadn't altered my original answer so yes my o was wrong. you are right, officers does fit it and completes my crossword, many thanks
