Crossword Help Forum
Forum Rules

Ah I'm being thick! It was quite straightforward really! Thank you!

This is my first attempt at the Genius and I'm having trouble even getting started.

Do I need to get a handle on the nine related solutions? Are there hints to what connects these solutions or the topic/subject in the clues anywhere (e.g. I notice a few clues mention things to do with water.) There are also some repeated elements in the clues, such as 'dash', 'Boatman' and 'root' - are these significant?

Any pointers gratefully received.

Probably best to start the 4 letter clues....dash, root and Boatman aren't significant....this is one the hardest Geniuses in a while.

If I enter what I think is correct for 23 ac it means 16 dn turns into a plural form when I think it should refer to a person using an object - but if I keep that letter what then is the fourth letter of 23 ac? Abit over-intricate for me all ths

16D isn't a plural aspria (both are type 3 clues)

Done all except some in top right hand corner.Any help with 12 across. Not sure if intersecting letters are correct.

I'm struggling in top right corner too! Can't work out 6down: Two things Alan Rusbridger was, one of which Katharine Viner isn't.
I'm assuming its of group 2, but ????
Any assistance much appreciated, thanks

12A is a type 3 (with extra letters to be removed)...first 4 words of the clue are the defn.

12D is a type 2...defn at 28D.

Toughest Genius I can remember for a long while.
Finally got there, except I still don't get 24d ("Before?...")
Sure of crossing letters & believe it must be type three with theme letters removed. Any help appreciated.
Thanks