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oh right - I'll never learn all these crossword terms! is there somewhere where they are explained?

hi Elle
In my Chambers edition, there is a section on "indicators" for cryptic crosswords. Maybe the 13th edition has this too ?

I've found this - hope it might help me!

http://puzzlers.org/guide/index.php?expand=cryptics1

and anyone else who is struggling like me!

http://cryptics.wikia.com/wiki/List_of_container_and_contents_indicators

Hi, Jazzgirl!

Thanks for the reference - looks good; have bookmarked it!
But can't find the section in Chambers- what does yourr come under?

There's a section on cryptic crosswords titled
"A Wordgame Companion"

I don't seem to have it! why did I buy this edition?!

i wouldn't worry elle, the phrasing of the clue was designed to be misleading.
two words that are often used together in a phrase can be used to fool you.
eg 'French polish' could be languages etc rather than a wood finish.

Thanks for word of encouragement, Trev, but it's driving me batty!

i've never succumbed to the lure of chambers. they drop or include new words more often than i change my ...um!(answers on a postcard please). - umbrella perhaps.
i can see the need and i love new words but chambers is more a friend to the setter than the solver.
as usual, i have absolutely no evidence to back me up so i'll go and make some up just in case.