1D "Country's giving up its capital as a last resort" - I have A?W?Y? - the only word I can think of that fits is ALWAYS?? Bet I will feel stupid when someone solves it for me!!
OOPS!! I Have just had my eyes tested too!! Thanx to you and jazzgirl - can see why it is ALWAYS then- by taking G from GALWAY (S) but what that got to do with 'last resort'?
Is it me or is the setter losing the plot with some of the definitions lately.
I didn't purchase the DM today as I feel the prize crossword is going down hill.
2.
as a last resort; failing all else.
"if the marriage doesn't work out, we can always get divorced"
synonyms: as a last resort, whatever the circumstances, no matter what, in any event, in any case, come what may More