FT Magazine No.282 by Catfish

6th May 2016, 10:20

6. down
Little bird's cry of pain at obstacle (5)

my answer OWLET

but why oh why: "at obstacle"?

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6th May 2016, 10:25

Ow : cry of pain
Let : a hindrance or obstacle

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6th May 2016, 10:28

In tennis, for example, a let is an obstruction by the net , or other ground for cancelling a service

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6th May 2016, 10:31

okay thanks I get it

dictionary says:

let (lĕt)
n.
1. Something that hinders; an obstacle: free to investigate without let or hindrance.

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