thanks jono
quite a lot of looseness in this one. this is an example, as was part of 15 i mentioned earlier. there's a similar (shorter) word that fits the definition in 12 better; even then not quite!
I really enjoyed this in the end. Very much helped by the hints and Chrise's post at 27 got me over the line for 22a which would be joint COD with 21d. Thanks to the Hugh contributors and I look forward to next time you get together.
Hi, thanks for all contributions so far. My foi was 24a closely followed by 13d. I've completed the bottom half but have drawn a blank on the top .
A gentle hint for 1 or 8 might get me going again.