One of the clues in last week's Listener crossword gives an answer that is not in Chambers (which I have) but is in Collins (which I don't). It's a two-word phrase meaning oil-drilling equipment,...
Hello, I need help with a quiz, the answers are sweeties. If clever folk is smarties can you give me help with: Easily Blown Sly Giggles Noisy Insect Lost Them....... Sweet Tooth Thanks in advance
Have wracked my brains for weeks and still stuck on these. 1a A hardy chestnut horse called the "farmers workmaid" (5,3,4) --r-y -o- p-n- 43a Makers of broad linen tape ( 5-7) -n-l- w-a-e-s (?weavers)...
Stuck on 4d. Nicolas ? 2004 Qatar Open men's singles tennis champion
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25d. Brian ? the captain of the 2004 Triple Crown-winning Ireland rugby union team
49. Who is ghostwriting Wayne Rooney's autobiographies (6,5) I keep getting the answer, Hunter Davies. This obviously doesn't fit the answer required. Is this a mistake by the compilers does anybody...
can anyone help identify the character and book from the following clue lecturer at a provincial university , she fakes suicide to get attention from the neglectful men in her life all help...
a) Wood that was used on the fire that warmed baby Jesus. (Number of letters not given.) b) Christmas plant that was believed to guard against drunkenness. c) Christmas films: NEW RICH MATRIARCHAL...
1. You're here after a pressing engagement 2. Follow the Heat 3. LPG for instance 4. Chocolates for a party Thanks to all the AB'ers who helped with earlier answers. Hopefully some genius(es) will get...
I am stuck on three. 4d seeing trouble, duck inside-that's smart! (7). S-I-O-Y 14d Religion upset one old king (5) - A - - 19a Rug's taken up - child tipped over a jar (7) S - - -N - S Thank you for...