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rogerjw

17th November 2012, 12:11
5 across: What polar hero may be eventually (8)

I have S?M?T?M? and the answer would appear to be sometime. I would appreciate help in parsing the clue. Thanks in advance. Roger
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malone

17th November 2012, 12:17
Wasn't it Captain Oates, explorer, who said 'I'm going out and I may be some time'?
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ab

17th November 2012, 12:18
Titus Oates a member of Scott's expedition was famous for walking out into the snow saying "I'm just going out I may be some time"?
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rogerjw

17th November 2012, 12:21
Brilliant. Thank you both very much.
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rossim

17th November 2012, 12:33
Cpt Oates had severe frostbite and knew he was slowing his companions down. He walked outside to certain death in the hope they would have more chance of survival. A real hero.
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sallyw

17th November 2012, 18:07
Need help in bottom corner! 22dn Unknown admitted to drinks in great state (5) t???s
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ab

17th November 2012, 18:10
x - unknown in teas- texas?
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sallyw

17th November 2012, 20:33
Thank you ab!
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