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eibhlin

28th May 2015, 15:29
11a stuck on this have seen it listed in answers as pitter, pitted pitmen all of which fit the clue pattern. P?T?E?
....and those with minds, we hear, that would take them to the ends of the earth 6 letters
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jazzgirl

28th May 2015, 15:50
long shot

minds sounds like mines(according to the setter )
Those with mines = pitmen ?
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jolan

28th May 2015, 15:51
I was just about to post that Jazzy. If this is the answer the clue is a wee bit tenuous, eh?
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eibhlin

28th May 2015, 15:52
Thanks jazzgirl I'm going with pitmen its a tricky one but your answer makes sense eibhlin
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ginge

28th May 2015, 15:53
When a clue begins " ........." the preceding clue usually has a bearing. Possibly here?
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jazzgirl

28th May 2015, 15:53
Yes jolan. I've seen quite of these homophones which are so vague
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jazzgirl

28th May 2015, 15:58
* quite a few
(my ipad has a mind of its own)
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eibhlin

28th May 2015, 16:03
Ginge the previous clue is A homage to humanity's highest endeavour-according to the man in the moon 3,5,4 answer a giant leap
could 15a be Rape? Ravished, absorbed, preoccupied, transported 4 R?P?
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jazzgirl

28th May 2015, 16:07
Ah! I just found the clue to 11a should have read:

those with LOOSE minds we hear......
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ginge

28th May 2015, 16:09
More likely to be rapt.
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