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There was a clue in yesterday's puzzle
which left me slightly baffled. 7 Down:-
"They're lined up in pub for some light
study". The answer appears to be "optics",
but apart from "light study", I can't see
the rest of the clue.

The optics are behind the bar in a pub and dispense measures of spirits. Hope this explains it.

Optics are what spirits are dispensed from behind the bar.

Also usually in a 'line' and 'up'

http://www.worldofstock.com/slides/PFO2126.jpg

Andyc can you provide an explanation for a crossword related issue which has always puzzled me.

When one clue finishes with .... and the following clue in the list starts .... what does it mean?

Mmmm that would be a Glenfiddich for me mamya.

Wasn't being patronising :-)

Re your other query, I am no expert but have a read here for a bit more on use of ellipsis and other punctuation, always remember though that setters make and break the rules often.

http://www.crosswordacademy.com/punctuation.html

I don't really know to be quite honest MRW, I originally thought they were linked in the setters mind....but clearly that is not always the case. It seems that sometimes they simply can't find a more appropriate beginning or end to a clue. I'm sure one of the Chris(es)(e or g) AB, Trevor will have a better explanation.

A bit more in depth here...


http://www.crosswordunclued.com/2010/05/ellipsis-linked-clues.html

Hi mrw
Just listening in on this one. When I started, ellipses usually genuinely did indicate a relationships between the two clues or answers; but increasingly they are simply used as misdirection, it seems.