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pendragon

5th August 2024, 14:23
Yes, a good crossword, although I can not quite parse the B word (there are only two letters missing, of course). The answer seems to mean the second word of the definition (ignoring the first) and where the first three letters of the answer come from I do not know (the last three I understand).

But what are the two "thematic" words? I have a plethora of animals in the grid (at least eight), but I can see from where the answer should be generated from the initial letters of the crossword, and, indeed, the second animal appears "bent" in the middle of the bottom of the grid. But where is the fantastic first animal? The last letter of the animal is uncommon and appears only three times in the grid ... but there is no quick animal to be derived. Have I got it (all) wrong?
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pendragon

5th August 2024, 14:24
More or less got it. please ignore my comments!
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brendan

5th August 2024, 14:49
@1 Thanks Jono:-)
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swarbrules

5th August 2024, 18:19
Yes, you've got it all wrong. The clues are in that order for a reason. List them out and you might find the answer.
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malone

5th August 2024, 18:23
Pendragon saw the light several hours ago...
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swarbrules

5th August 2024, 18:56
MIssed that bit. Only saw it after I'd posted.
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jono

6th August 2024, 14:58
The online entry form has been updated to include boxes to enter the two three letter words.
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mothman

8th August 2024, 06:19
Pendragon; With respect, I think I know the B word your are considering (or have considered) and it is not correct. When you find the right word the clue is very clear. Your B word got me too!
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pendragon

8th August 2024, 07:46
Yes I realised. I was using the wrong definition.
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mothman

8th August 2024, 14:27
No worries!
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