the week 561

[yellow11]

tw thirds thru-need final push!
8a measure of what decorators use 4 ?I?E line?
11a move slowly in switzerland 4 i??? inch?
7d column with little breadth upset powerful group of countries ?L??
27a such is The Link! 5,5 ?????/N???E
21d call me up for some medicine 6 M?????
thanks

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8a size
11a yes - in ch (car reg for switzerland)

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7d bloc

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21d emetic (cite me backwards - is your m right?

[yellow11]

thanks-but why size?

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size is a sealant used for paper, plaster etc

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from dictionary

size2(sa�z) n. 1. Also called:sizing.a thin gelatinous mixture, made from glue, clay, or wax, that is used as a sealer or filler on paper, cloth, or plaster surfaces. vb. 2. (tr.) to treat or coat (a surface) with size.[C15: perhaps from Old French sise; see SIZE1]`sizy adj.

[yellow11]

27a is now ???I?/N???E

[kayakamina]

27a Chain store

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27a chain store - awful pun, no other explanation!!

[yellow11]

thanks all