Don't be downcast. "Dunciad" is right - "dud" with anagram of "Ican", and you're nearly right with the colour. There used to be a song "In my sweet little ?????-???? gown"
I'm still unhappy about 49 ac. Nowhere can I make it fit the theme.
He's in my last contribution, again "Tweedledum and Tweedledee resolved to have a battle. for Tweedledum said Tweedledee had stolen his nice new rattle" Read carefully!
Didn't know the rhyme but I do now. still hopelessly in the dark. AJT I've composed a crossword that no-one has completed. Guardian crossword editor called it ingenious. Would you or anyone like a go at it? I'll offer £5 prize for first correct entry. If interested I'll post my address and will need a s.a.e.
To anyone interested in my crossword. HUGE £5 prize , honest. Send S.A.E. to Don Fitzpatrick
23 Osborne Rd Altrincham Cheshire. WA15 8EU
Perhaps you have one to share.