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Hello, Elle!
I shall take your tip about staying away from sweets, I think!
Now, 24, has an unusual word in it, that I was pleased I knew.
"Bis" means "for a second time" or "again".
It may be French, I am not sure, but it can be used in music.
With "a rat" for "a desert".
"Eric" was completely unknown to me.
I typed it in to Collins Online and got the meaning!
I thought it was a very good puzzle today.
Well done, the setter!

Elle, Rusty,
" BIS " is originally from Latin, and of course is very commonly
used in French. It also gave "BI" as a prefix, as in 'BISCUIT" (cooked
twice) or BICENTENARY for example.

Hope I am not boring you with this!

Hi pigale
I remember "BIS" in France as indicating a "holiday route" for drivers. Bison fute or "wily bison"?

HI Chris,

Indeed, this is a second itinerary and is recommended to drivers whenever heavy traffic is expected. Did you find it useful yourself?

Yes, we used minor roads a lot. France is my favourite country to drive in (apart from the RN roads, of course!)

Quite - to be avoided as much as possible, particularly if you
want to enjoy the scenery!

Interesting that you like driving in France - I did not think French
drivers had the best reputation?

I've also driven a lot in Italy, pigale - French drivers aren't that bad (and on the B and C roads you used to be able to drive for miles without seeing one!)

Hello, Pigale!
Thank you kindly for the info!
I had an idea "bis" was commonly used in French.
But I had no idea about "biscuit"!
Crossword puzzles are a never-ending learning curve for me!
I think "bis" was in another puzzle fairly recently.

Hi, Rusty!
I am home again for the rest of the day now.
It has been quite busy on here whilst I have been away!
Yes, we did have "bis" in a clue quite recently...I cannot remember which ....and I got it then......
but couldn't see it today's context.
I found "eric" under "fine" in Bradfords, but the reverse wasn't given.
All sorted out now.......thank you!
I have a nice sense of satisfaction from solving today's puzzle!


Chris, I love the idea of collecting "overhearings"!

Hi elle
The radio programme "Quote unquote" always refers to them as "eavesdroppings"....