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Does anybody do the Listener crossword in the Saturday Times?.
I normally dont as I read the rules and try to understand (which I dont) and try and cast down the clues and try to get some answers which may throw some light (which it normally never does).
Today fininshing the two main crosswords I turned to the Listener and, miracle of miracles I think I understand it. I have become totally engrossed. I have come to an impasse and would dearly love a kick start. The gist is that there may be a letter in the clue that is superflous.
I think if I can get 17dn I could have a sniff. it reads...
What might produce eel or remover in the old world?(7)
I have ???in?r

Even if you cant solve this have a go at the puzzle.

Hi Neilm,

I have always thought it looked daunting...

But now might attempt it,

p@

looks to me there is an extra letter "world" . take out the R to give "word.

ELOINER. anagram of eel in or.

old world meaning "remover".

sorry,meant take out L to leave word.

I've still not said it quite right but I expect you see what I mean.

I once got two answers in a Liatener crossword, and was so excited I had to go and lie down!

I have only ever done 2, one of which was amazing - the answers were all numbers. It was about Ancient Egypt and I have been looking for a reprint etc ever since.
I hardly ever understand the instructions now!

*Listener.

Thanks Terryaswas. Although you are spot on it doesnt quite open the floodgates.
I will persevere for a few more hours and then wait for next week, or whenever the solutions come to see if I understand it all!
At least it has got the grey cells out of cruise mode.

Having re-read that. My brain was never in "cruise mode". More like "Doggy paddle".