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Matakari

Spectator N0 2654 By La Jerezana

Good evening, I think I’ve got a glimpse of the theme, but I need confirmation for the following to continue. Thanks in advance! 1 Compound of fish and old rice stirred over heat at first (13)... ...
22:57 Thu 16th May 20249 answers, last by Neveracrossword 15:46 Mon 20th May 2024
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Maxxer

Spectator 2651

A lovely puzzle from Fieldfare with a grammatical imperative in the preamble's instruction. Also some very inventive clue constructions. Bravo !
20:47 Thu 25th Apr 202418 answers, last by Tilly2 21:53 Fri 26th Apr 2024
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Boethius

Spectator 2647

NB. 32A Flute's role in truth is bellows-mender has 6 letters, not 5. Threw me for a bit.
19:07 Thu 28th Mar 20246 answers, last by Boethius 20:30 Thu 28th Mar 2024
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Matakari

Spectator N0 2644 - Joinery By Cheesecracker

Good day, I would appreciate some help with the following. Many thanks in advance!

6a    No intro to US showbiz approach? (7) : R?????Y 18a    Something stuck in organ? Emergency room taking a call... ...
11:10 Fri 08th Mar 202430 answers, last by Boethius 19:18 Sat 09th Mar 2024
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Matakari

Spectator 2641 -Mastermind By Mr Magoo

Good evening, Mr Magoo has caught me in the slips
 with the following for which I would like some help!
 Many thanks in advance! 14a   Cast spell over snake in Paradise Lost? (6) :  ?????A? 25a ... ...
17:51 Thu 15th Feb 202419 answers, last by Boethius 18:47 Sat 17th Feb 2024
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Matakari

Spectator 2636 - Happy Ever After By Cheesecracker

Good morning, a felicitous offering from CheeseCracker this week. Help
with the following to take me through to the theme would be appreciated.
Many thanks in advance! 35a European industrial gear... ...
12:03 Fri 12th Jan 202413 answers, last by Boethius 10:40 Sun 14th Jan 2024
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Tilly2

Spectator

Will there be a crossword today?
09:57 Thu 04th Jan 202424 answers, last by Boethius 11:47 Fri 05th Jan 2024
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FleshpotsOfDevon

Spectator 2634

I've more or less finished the grid and the unclued shenanigans, but one clue is being stubborn. 
  Posted a letter to former archbishop (7)    I have ?E?TAM? ...
13:10 Thu 07th Dec 202315 answers, last by Boethius 19:42 Mon 11th Dec 2023
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Matakari

Spectator N0 2632 - Troublesome Situation By Lavatch

Good evening, I’m stuck on the following and would appreciate some help. Thanks in advance! 23a  Albert has hatred for medieval estate (7)  : ?L?????
33a  Bravery not initially an ancient quality (7)... ...
00:06 Fri 24th Nov 202322 answers, last by Boethius 14:28 Sun 26th Nov 2023
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Matakari

Spectator 2629- Lavatch

Good day, an interesting Lavatch to take my mind of the tropical heat and wish that I were back in the South of France! Help with the following would be appreciated. Many thanks in... ...
14:26 Mon 06th Nov 202315 answers, last by Neveracrossword 09:36 Wed 08th Nov 2023
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johnpiper

Spectator 2628

Only a few clued lights left 6d variety of ivy from another state with aname cut short (6) AR???? 4d involved oneself endlessly in German trade fair (5) ME??? 33d old motto-english or not (5)... ...
15:05 Thu 26th Oct 202336 answers, last by PiffPoff 11:33 Wed 01st Nov 2023
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Tilly2

Spectator 2627

Hi, I need a bit of help with the theme. Is 4ac Haphazard? Unclued lights.
20:17 Fri 20th Oct 20238 answers, last by Boethius 22:22 Fri 20th Oct 2023
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LancastrianOik

Speccie 2624

Good morning. I deduced the theme pretty early on and have a full grid apart from 25A: "Cheers afternoon, taking in TV hospital show". I have searched Chambers (main dictionary and crossword... ...
10:36 Thu 28th Sep 202314 answers, last by Boethius 18:59 Thu 28th Sep 2023
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johnpiper

Spectator 2623

Rather baffled by this one. help gratefully received clued: 23a Scrooge perhaps first on since November (7) i have ?g???s? Unclued 1d i have at?i? 24 a i have AM?MT 13D I have EM?I?O? 29, 29 36 is a number... ...
05:27 Fri 22nd Sep 202331 answers, last by sjjuk 13:41 Sun 24th Sep 2023
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Matakari

Spectator 2620 - Lavatch: The Right Name?

Good morning, the Spectator is no walk in the park this week with Mr Lavatch! But an fascinating quest for the right name for which I think I’ve got some interesting leads. Some clues are impeding my...
08:23 Fri 01st Sep 202357 answers, last by PiffPoff 14:12 Sat 02nd Sep 2023
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johnpiper

Spectator 2618 Chain Gang

Having some trouble with the clued clues. making progress on the unclued ones but would appreciate some help: 43 A Sign implied by 'Ladies'? (4) ?M?? might this be AMBI? 41A Central heating -source...
13:49 Thu 17th Aug 202326 answers, last by wrd456 20:15 Sun 20th Aug 2023
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Boethius

Spectator 2617 19A

Nearly complete, but I don’t really understand last part of the rubric ‘one solution finally and another first and last’, or why 19A should start with ‘M’ if we’re ‘Enzed’. Grateful for some light!...
11:01 Thu 10th Aug 20238 answers, last by Boethius 13:15 Thu 10th Aug 2023
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FleshpotsOfDevon

Spectator 2615

Despite a slow start, thanks to an early identification of the unclued theme (clever title!) I’ve nearly finished this week’s Speccy bar a few clues which I’d like help to check/solve. Military unit...
11:56 Thu 27th Jul 202326 answers, last by Boethius 12:18 Sat 29th Jul 2023
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FleshpotsOfDevon

Spectator 2613

Doc is back with another brain-wringing session. I’ve made quite good progress (even with a mild dose of Covid) but there’s one I think I’ve got and would like a second opinion on. Wandering having...
12:46 Thu 13th Jul 202326 answers, last by PiffPoff 14:15 Fri 14th Jul 2023
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FleshpotsOfDevon

Spectator 2611

I’ve smashed it this week, all the Unclueds done fairly early, but I have a couple of things I need to check. First a clue I need to double-check - Bouncy cat set off, scratching a rook (6) I have...
12:29 Thu 29th Jun 202336 answers, last by Boethius 06:35 Mon 03rd Jul 2023

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