Times Jumbo 891 - Cryptic by Annie

4th October 2010, 13:57

Last one to do - can't get 56 across:
Rabbit in trouble cuddled by nurse (4-5)
I have
T-I- E-D-R

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4th October 2010, 14:17

Tail ender

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4th October 2010, 14:18

Hi.

tail-ender = 'ail' in 'tender'; a 'rabbit' is an inexperienced cricket batsman so is put into bat last (as a tail-ender).

JimC

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4th October 2010, 14:26

Thanks a lot - I would not have got the cricket reference - they usually stump me!

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