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Congratulations to Doc but a bit disappointed that the opportunity for a “Special “ didn’t throw up something a bit more challenging.

I echo both sentiments.

My congrats as well - same anniversary as my 34th as it happens.

Rather early too be specific but I can't find a word to fit 2 down and I am certain of my checking letters. There is a German verb that looks cognate and would fit the solution. Am I barking up the wrong tree?

Sorry I meant "fit the definition"

It is a German word, not in my Chambers. Google will confirm.

Thank you

I struck lucky there. My degree is in German.

"Congratulations to Doc but a bit disappointed that the opportunity for a “Special “ didn’t throw up something a bit more challenging".

Yes, a couple of gnarly moments aside it was pretty straightforward.

Best wishes to "Doc", who has entertained and intrigued these many years. One can also comment "BTL" on the "Speccie" website.

I knew that the £2.00(!) I spent on a Collins German Dictionary in a WH Smith sale in 2019 would prove to be money well spent.