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[DrPanguitch]

39a Country in central Africa with the capital Malabo, which gained independence from Spain in October 1968 (10,6)

46a Protagonist in the 1873 novel "Around the World in 80 Days" by French author Jules Verne (4)

49a A type of traditional German gingrbread confection resembling a cookie, based for Xmas (9)

53a Former royal palace in Surrey that was rebuilt by Henry VIII in the 16th century costing �62,000

60a Family name of famous father and son Florentine painters of the 15th century (5)

67 The masculine part of a woman's personality, according to Jungian psychology (6)

68a 1934 anow-inspired pop standard, which has been covered by various artists including Frank Sinatra and Peggy Lee (6,10)

70a City in the Alentejo region of Portugal and UNESCO World Heritage Site (5)

72a Informal British term given to a person who is either mean and miserly or blind drunk (5)

74a Traditional French dish of beef braised in wine with garlic, onions and carrots (5,11)

75a Quorum required for traditional public Jewish worship, consisting of at least 10 men aged 13 or over (6) THANK YOU SO MUCH

[skeffderry]

39A is Equitorial guinea
46a is (Phileas) Fogg

[baitress]

39a - equatorial guinea.
46a - Fogg.
53a - Hampton Court.
60a - Lippi.
67 - animus.
68a - Winter Wonderland.
72a - tight.
74a - boeuf bourguignon.
75a - minyan.

[Catron]

Why is it that others can do this crossword with only asking for a few answers and you need to be given 21 (or more) ?

[baitress]

49a - lebkuchen.
70a - evora

[BigDave44]

My thoughts entirely, Catron.

[Lie-in King]

49a Lebkuchen
70a Evora

[skeffderry]

49A may be lebkuchen

70a Evora

[Brewmaster]

I totally agree with Catron and BigDave44. These answers are for a �500 prize crossword, and if DrPanguitch is too ignorant to know the answers or too stupid and/or lazy to be able to find out, then he/she most certainly does not deserve to win the money.

And people like Baitress, Lie-in KIng and Sarumite (to name but a few), who weigh in with the answers at the drop of a hat to try to demonstrate their supposed cleverness, are merely egotists with nothing better to do. They do no service to anyone, as their activities increase the number of people submitting correctly completed crosswords and dilute the chances of any one person winning

My wife and I do this crossword every Saturday, together with the Sunday one in 'Seven' and the Herculis on Monday, and those answers which we don't know we manage to find out quite quickly using various sources of reference, both printed and online, which hones our research skills. If we can do it, why can't others?

Since I registered here nearly 2 years ago I have asked only one question, and I deeply resent the ability of this website to help the undeserving win prizes. If I had my way I would have this section of Answerbank closed down in the interests of intelligent people.

Failing that, the showoffs who provide the answers to prize crosswords might like to consider what they are doing.

[martintandy]

Well said Brewmaster. If you can,t google Malabo to find answer then there is no hope!

[DrPanguitch]

And a Happy Xmas to you oh superior arrogant Brewmaster .
And may I wish everyone who has helped me with some of the answers to this quiz in such a kind friendly way, a very happy and joyful Christmas.
DrPanguitch

[Catron]

Well, do you think you deserve to win when you have not tried very hard, honestly? Where is the satisfaction on being given 21 answers?

[Rollo]

My goodness!

Some people are so up themselves today. I

It's supposed to be the season of goodwill.

Never mind.

[Catron]

And now you give yourself three stars - amazing arrogance.

[Aquagility]

I think baitress has a valid point, tho' I had to stand aside as the toys came showering out!

My New Year's resolution will be to confine any assistance I'm able to give to one answer at a time.

But to wrap up the site? How would aspiring cruciverbalists ever learn?

Happy Christmas, Aq.

[Aquagility]

Sorry, baitress, I meant Brewmaster of course

[Jack Pye]

i agree with all the comments of those who strive to do the crossword .DR PANguitch WHATEVER HE IS CALLED IS OBVIOUSLY A LAZY IDLE CHAP WHO DESERVES NO HELP !!