One of a myriad of steps, true!

I used CAB quite recently in a Guardian QC, that’s when I found out 😂 but agree it’s not common. TA I have used and been told it needs an indicator to say it is historic (eg ‘old volunteers’)

That’s one step towards writing like Terry Pratchett I reckon… 😂

And a check as to whether these things still exist, which is constantly surprising me. Looking at you CAB and TA…

I get that too often. I’m sure I’ve lost some good surfaces because of it 😂

Ooh fab - I’m quite often on live but was away today! I’ll look forward to watching back!

The one I think I’ve had the best reaction to so far was ‘Go long way round, hiding in shade to urinate (6)’ in www.theguardian.com/crosswords/q... - but I do love finding a good hidden opportunity, they’re great fun!

Break yourself back in gently with the Guardian Quick Cryptics? www.theguardian.com/crosswords/s...

Along with a bit of fifteensquared.net to assist :-)

Ooh Alia is fast becoming one of my favourites, this is a good one!