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Jigjag

The setters in the Times are still goading me. From today's puzzle...

Medic becoming enmeshed in sex scandal (4)


Jigjag, Grunger, Tyke et al...

I thought this clue, also from today's puzzle, was another one out to get me...

26 Unlimited time in the past for last phase of cricket (5)

I was wrong, I'm pleased to say!

Malone

sorry to post so late - been at football all day.

Is it "dirt" dr enmeshed with it?

Yes, the Times policy is to deliberately goad you. As you have said, "it" is well out-of-date.

I have not heard "it" used to mean sex, or sex appeal, for about 30 years. Nor have I ever heard of SA meaning sex appeal.

I am falling asleep so will have to look at the other clue tomorrow.

Thanks for keeping me up!

JJ

Malone Jigjag Grunger

I can see the `cricket` clue is insect related - got an answer but not sure where `unlimited` comes in - although it does contain the first part of my answer!

got it now t im e

tyke
t IM e for first two letters

Thanks Chris - nice clue!

Tyke, glad you solved my 'cricket' clue . Yes, I thought it was going to be sport-related, and was relieved when it wasn't!

Malone

I solved the clue when I realised it was gryllidae-related.

I hope you enjoyed the cricket clue in Times today. Possibly unfair as I have only heard it in cricket.

Jigjag

One can go off people... I had a totally cricket-free day until you stuck your oar (bat?) in. As a tennis fan, I had no problems whatsoever with that clue!

Malone

Yes of course - I didn't realise you had them in racquet sports. I suppose it is the centre of a racquet, whereas with a cricket bat, it is below the centre of the blade/(oar?). Apologies if you knew that.