Re: Glasgow Herald 30th Jan. Dodgy answer
On 30 Jan, 12:35, "Ian Woodrow" <I.Wood...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I refer to 9 across in Glasgow Herald cryptic crossword.
The answer is not strictly the meaning given. Check it out. I won't say
more in case it spoils.
Yes, the setter is obviously confusing it with a similar word which
begins with I.
henri
.
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