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I’m with you Paul.
I think I’m correct in saying that mitigate is transitive, and militate is intransitive and correctly used with the preposition ‘against’.
X mitigates Y, suggests that X reduces the risk of Y.
X militates against Y, suggests that X is able to prevent Y, or stops Y happening.

Thanks, Jono. Nicely explained.

malone

I loved the Emma Peel clue and answer in the EV yesterday

grunger

Yes a lovely -ess word which I have not seen before

Malone

Yes it was an adventure - my first trip to town for 6 months

Tyke Jigjag

If my calculations are right, Essex, Derby and Worcs could all finish with 90 points. What will happen?

Grunger

It`s complicated ... the competition regs should be on the ECB website but I can`t find them! Lancs need 2 wickets to win, you can watch it here ...
https://cricket.lancashirecricket.co.uk/news/2020-news/live-stream-lancashire-vs-derbyshire-day-four/

Jigjag, Grunger

I knew you two would like that -ess word, and indeed the puzzle itself.

Jigjag, I hope you're managing to get out and about a bit more ... and safely. I'm sure you heave a huge sigh of relief if and when your trip to the bus stop is negotiated without incident - and before a bus comes along.

Malone

Yes I did enjoy it, though I found it no easier than other Chalicea ones.

I was surprised to see "nitty-gritty" as an answer in the Times crossword today. Dont they know that it is on the BBC list of banned words and phrases. Incidentally, I though the puzzle today was a walk of cake.

Tyke

Thats unlucky for Yorks. Somerset are strong but were in the weakest group.