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Sorry about 6d - it is late at night. I agree with you 2XL, but think the answer might be octogenarian - I do not have a copy for the crossword.

I think 35a is just a 'clever' clue

I meant octagenarian. Sorry.

Thanks Roger. The clue that gives the N to 'Nonagenarian' is:-

Northern woman head of Roedean? Surely not! (5) - I thought it was N EVE R(oedean) as in 'Never', Surely not.

But like you say it is late so I might sleep on it. Thanks again.

I've got 'nonagenarian'

Excel sounds like ' XL' 90

one who has reached (got to) 90 is a nonagenarian

It must be nonagenarian to fit with 14a Shannon

Roman numerals for 90 is XC ?

I'm sure you are correct , Jazzgirl! ' L' does mean fifty - I was so sure I had got the clue correct , I didn't really think straight!

hi Elle, this appears to be another Times error

We should keep a tally of these errors - might make the Guiness book of records!
BTW, jazzgirl, my new Chambers has arrived!

Elle, you are now one Chambers ahead of me. I know you will enjoy all the latest additions.