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I'm baffled by the special instructions and the linked clues. I have 16 and some of the other numbers they refer to, but they don't seem to go together.

Also, consider 18d
16 2's high level flat Paul cooked meal in (7)
The answer is pretty obvious, but the "16 2's" bit seems irrelevant.

Any hints about what's going on, please?

They refer to the four stages of the Human sexual response cycle

- Sri

Thanks kunsri


I've actually finished the crossword now, but I was still no wiser about the connections! I don't think I've ever come across it separated into stages before!

One left, 28ac, and I can't crunch it at all. Is it a number? And if so, why? And if not...?

I've put a number, but I'm hoping that someone will be able to explain it. Nothing else seems to go with any part of the clue!

Incidentally, isn't 19a a bit clumsy?
Most orchards (more than half) rent spaces online. (4,5)
It's the "more than half" I'm objecting to. How about "Most orchards - three quarters - rent space online."?

Your number is correct chrisE
Cruncher's tip = c = symbol for your answer

28A
C is the tip of cruncher (ie the first letter)
and C is the roman numeral for the answer

Thanks both.

It could really be anything else, but it's nice to have it explained.

couldn't, not could

That's a type of typo that seems to occur with me quite often. I think my kybard's got it in for me!