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I have all but finished but am very confused about the clues given to number 13 - I know this is probably the one I need to change to get the 50/50 split. I cannot understand why the 'pianist' should be the answer. Please can someone explain ? I have 'minstrel' which seems to follow the clue precisely !!!

Hi Polly Dee
I had minstrel to start with but have changed it to answer beginning with L.
This entertainer was a pianist and great showman in the fifties

13, Minstrel doesn't really explain all the clue. Story = another word for fib. Initial letter for Black and a word for people and the whole is the entertainer.

Thanks guys - worked out No 13 so that means have the correct amount beginning with L on pages 1 and 3 but still need to alter one on page 2. There have been queries about 37 and 43 - I have them both ending in L. Does anyone think either of them start with L?

Just a thought if anyone can help please? On p2 the following words of mine end with L - they are nos 28, 29, 31, 32, 34, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 42, 43, 44, 45, 47, 49, 54, 56, 57, 60, 63 and 65. The rest of mine begin with L. Out of the numbers given can anyone please hint if there is one which should start with L?

Hello All. I would like a clue to 34 and 54. Know both end with L
34. Run! Bigcat is alongside Virginia Lambert, a large boisterous woman. (9)
54. One and the other in fine fettle. Queen's husband found. (8)

Have solved 34 but clue would still be helpful for 54. Thanks

Got that the wrong way round!! Solved 54 but still need clue for 34.

Many thanks for your help, I see clearly now and realise 'minstrel' was not a true cryptic clue !!!
37. I have ending with L
43. I have starting with L - the girls name is Una if that helps !!!

Polly - 37 ends with an L