The clue factory

[chickenfeet]

For glitterboy1, blonde222, jen_c_w and kalypso_v:

From yesterday's Grauniad crossword:

Test requirement that's set too high? (8)

Comments

[glitterboy1.livejournal.com]

I did pretty dismally with yesterday's Guardian, I have to admit. It was Taupi, wasn't it? The wavelength just seemed wrong.

However, now that you've picked up on this particular one, I've got it! It's (which hopefully won't be readable on the web page else people select the text!)

[coughingbear]

I thought of you when I got that clue! Didn't manage to finish the rest of it though. Getting on better with today's, but then it's Araucaria.

Are you getting it online? I see the crosswords are free at the moment (though I normally subscribe - the only online service I'm prepared to pay for).

[jen-c-w.livejournal.com]

Ooh I think I know, I think I know!
Is it to do with what you whinged about from the aussies this summer?

[kalypso-v.livejournal.com]

I was trying to make this into a topical joke about the Super Series, but eventually decided it was more likely to be something you get fined for if you don't manage 15 an hour...

[blonde222.livejournal.com]

I failed. I thought it must be run rate, but that only had seven letters. I am crap at cryptic crosswords.