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thomas

6th June 2016, 11:04
Finished but need help in pharsing two answers
14a. Guard with conquistador making two at back move up front.(6) escort

5a. Powerful organisation cops out when in trouble(7) octopus.
See the anagram but dont get the rest.
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rusty

6th June 2016, 11:06
Cortes is the conquistador. Move es to the front giving escort.
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seamus, ayrshire

6th June 2016, 11:07
CORTES was a conquistador. Move the last two letter to the front.
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annobrain

6th June 2016, 11:07
Cort(es)
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rusty

6th June 2016, 11:08
Cortes is the conquistador. Move es to the front giving escort.
A person or organisation with widespread influence, is an octopus. Source, Chambers.
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thomas

6th June 2016, 11:16
Thankyou. My general knowledge let me down
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