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samleaning

8th July 2017, 21:28
that's what I mean. I thought that The Times' compilers were supposed to be infullible (see what I did?)
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cerasus

8th July 2017, 21:29
Yes :0) I blame it all on the heat
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samleaning

8th July 2017, 21:30
I think that's what the clue should have read.
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themadwomanintheattic

9th July 2017, 12:33
Yes, there is a mistake in the clue for 44a. I think it should be "Presidents go in cars", which would make the anagram work out properly.
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themadwomanintheattic

9th July 2017, 12:36
I must admit I'm not happy with 23d, even after seeing the explanations on here. It seems very contrived.
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merryphil

9th July 2017, 13:45
can't parse 38d, After some time, attempt to secure Northern entrance, (9) SPELLBIND fits with all the across letters but why?
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jazzgirl

9th July 2017, 13:50
some time - spell
attempt - bid
N(orthen)

spellbind - to entrance (veev)
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jazzgirl

9th July 2017, 13:51
sorry for typo
to entrance - verb
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chris17553

9th July 2017, 13:58
Just need two to complete. 10d. - Like certain social groups, including bachelor in case T?I?P? - and 12d. – Wrongly taking daily that doesn’t cover white paper T?E?D
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merryphil

9th July 2017, 13:59
Thanks jazzgirl, hooked on entrance = door, now I can get back to South Africa snatching victory from the jaws of defeat.
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