LOVATTS BIG - THE DEMON

I would think an elaborate sweet cake would be a TORTE.

Hi boomerang

I think you are right, I just have to figure out
the rest now.

Also, 71a Libyan seaport, I have ?ORRUK,
do you know what the answer to this one is?

Warmest Regards
Tigiie

Sorry, I don't get these puzzles so I don't know what all your working with in across and down but I always like to help out a crossword lover when I can.

I pulled up a map of Libya but I don't see anything that would fit.

I'm sure someone will come along who knows!

Hi tigiie

Just spotted your post so here are the answers to put you right my friend!

16d = torte
12a = shipment
21a = ulterior
33a = issue
71a = Tobruk (you've heard of the rats from Tobruk, haven't you?

Good luck.

Hi Dutchy

Thank you very much for those answers,
I had really gone astray with SHIPLOAD.

Just 15d now, abominations, I have E?I?S.

Warmest regards
Tigiie

Hi Tigiie

15d = EVILS

Bye for now.

Hi Dutchy

As always, you come through with the answer
for me.

And as always, many thanks for your wonderful
help.


Regards
Tigiie

My pleasure tigiie, anytime

The "Desert Rats" were the 7th Armoured Division of the British Army, not to be confused with the 8th Army or any regiments. The 7th Armoured were the first to enter the desert war against the Italians in 1941, where they soon earned the nickname "desert rats". The 7th Armoured participated in the invasion of Italy, but were then withdrawn and sent to NW Europe instead a month after D-Day. It was there that the red jerboa (desert rat) first started to appear in the white circle of the formation sign. Shortly afterwards, the sign was changed to a red jerboa outlined in white on a black rectangle.

Jerboa - a desert-dwelling rodent with very long hind legs found from North Africa to central

Hi Farkha, thanks for your input, but I was talking about the Aussie Diggers, known as the "Rats of Tobruk".
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rats_of_Tobruk

Spent some time in Libya between 62 - 64. Visited many battle sites and grave yards in the Toburk and Benghazi areas. Sad to see the headstones of so many young men from all corners of The Empire.
I did not know the moniker of the Australian Diggers of Toburk. Thanks for 'wisening me up'. Cheers.

Lovatts - June Demon
Anyone know the answer to 137 across please??
Have the word starting with ZO... but that doesn't look right.

Thanks.

Hi Mel D

Welcome to a2k.

The answer I have is "ZOOPHYTE", someone will probably verify this.

Good luck

Thanks very much Dutchy.
That fits perfectly. All done!!

Let me know if I can return the favour.

Lovatts June Demon
Hi Mel
Welcome and I am verifying Dutchy's answers also. He is the best help on this site.

You're to generous Tuesday, you're equally as helpful!

June Demon
Needing one to finish please

64d. Lathe Spindle - man?rel

Is it Mandrel??

Thanks

Sweda

Looks like it,sweda. According to onelook:

MANDREL
noun: any of various rotating shafts that serve as axes for larger rotating parts

Hi Sweda,

Confirming that one as well.

Good Luck