CancelReport This Post

Please fill out the form below with your name, e-mail address and the reason(s) you wish to report this post.

 

Crossword Help Forum
Forum Rules

strangelybrown

10th September 2018, 17:53
Last one, can't parse it:

10d Banks for instance seize power from usurpers (12)

The crossers suggest Moneylenders, which are banks but I can't see how the rest of the clue works.
1 of 4  -   Report This Post

elle

10th September 2018, 18:03
A money lender is a "usurer"...….
"usurper" minus "p" (power) gives "usurer"
2 of 4  -   Report This Post

strangelybrown

10th September 2018, 18:23
Thanks Elle.
3 of 4  -   Report This Post

elle

10th September 2018, 19:28
Glad I could help, StrangelyBrown.
4 of 4  -   Report This Post