I wish to take exception to the clue ‘lambastes’, (Echo crossword two weeks ago). Lambastes, spelt with an ‘e’ is American or Canadian English. Everywhere else, it does not have an ‘e’ at the end.
Apart from this, I am enjoying your crosswords, Stephen Clarke. Thank you.


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