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Stuck on a few. 17a Eggs in nests thrown over light opera performer (8) ?A?O?A?D 11d A king drowned in large vessel for alcohol A???V?T (guess it is aquavit but cannot parse) 45d Boat carrying iron to...
22:18 Sat 30th Jan 20164 answers, last by bigdave1954 22:26 Sat 30th Jan 2016
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Thanks for the previous answers. Still stuck on last two. 10a Shrub that may be cut by the energetic (5) C?P?R (is it caper - if so I cannot parse) 32d Lines up sacks, possibly (7) D?E?S?S (maybe...
13:10 Sun 24th Jan 20168 answers, last by Lie-in King 13:50 Sun 24th Jan 2016
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stuck on a few. 52a Mountain-dweller's companion taking a month in Paris (7) S?A?O?S 21a Indisposed and dependent - one displaced by university court (9) R???C???? 11d Cut up over woman briefly...
12:58 Sun 24th Jan 20162 answers, last by Lie-in King 12:59 Sun 24th Jan 2016
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55a. Instrument of love, look, carried by avid Romeo at work (5,6) V?O?A/?A?O?E Many thanks...
14:00 Sun 03rd Jan 20166 answers, last by bigdave1954 14:16 Sun 03rd Jan 2016
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Last few. 31a Around the beginning of September, over a month off - vision appearing soon after (7,4) H?S?E??/?O?? 36a Drink, severe disappointment (6,5) B?R???/??M?? Might need to return if these...
22:13 Sat 02nd Jan 20164 answers, last by bibblebub 22:20 Sat 02nd Jan 2016
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Thanks for everyone's help on my previous post. Now stuck on last one. 13a Ask to purchase book from list (5) O?D?R I guess it must be order but cannot parse Thanks again in anticipation...
22:02 Wed 30th Dec 20152 answers, last by bigdave1954 22:22 Wed 30th Dec 2015
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Stuck on a few. These might help me complete it. 49d Substantial paper plugged by one rising physicist (5) D?R?? 17a Issue professional information that is without endless spin (11) ????????U?? 10d...
21:36 Wed 30th Dec 20154 answers, last by Lie-in King 21:41 Wed 30th Dec 2015
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Hi folks Just seen that there was a Jumbo in yesterday's Times. Does anyone know any way that I can get hold of a copy (cryptic clues). Many thanks in anticipation...
21:13 Tue 29th Dec 20157 answers, last by Mamyalynne 22:05 Tue 29th Dec 2015
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Last three. 2d Mary Jane avoids Polynesian apparel (5,6) G?A?? / ?K?R?S 3d Making one forget article in list (7) L?T???S 16a Small piece of land seized by crazy fool (7) M?????D Thanks...
21:05 Tue 29th Dec 20155 answers, last by bigdave1954 21:09 Tue 29th Dec 2015
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Last one. 7d God ultimately involves with rain? I?D?A TIA...
17:43 Mon 28th Dec 20157 answers, last by dannyk13 17:48 Mon 28th Dec 2015
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Stuck on a few. These should help me complete... 1d Certain creatures crashed to ground C???D?T?S 34d Footballers arrive short, needing to change R?I?? / ???E?? 47a Fixer a number employ in a long...
20:58 Sun 20th Dec 201519 answers, last by newton.11 16:42 Fri 01st Jan 2016
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Last one. 29a Bear someone putting a stop to this language? (8) ?N?E?D?R Is it "engender" if so can I have some advice on parsing please? TIA...
19:49 Sun 20th Dec 20154 answers, last by bigdave1954 19:58 Sun 20th Dec 2015
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Stuck on a few. These might help me complete. 26a Bothers about protecting river in Croatian region (8) S?A??N?A 10a French spy head of MI6 detained for a bit (8) ???G?E?T 9a Maybe GCSE candidate...
19:38 Sun 22nd Nov 20156 answers, last by vetuste_ennemi 19:42 Sun 22nd Nov 2015
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Last couple. 29d Spot some of you at last with large amount of tobacco (7) P?P???S 37a Congregation learning about trifle (8) ??L?E?O? TIA folks...
22:11 Sat 21st Nov 20157 answers, last by bigdave1954 22:18 Sat 21st Nov 2015
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Last one. 36d Weapon produced by Brownies' leader trapping fly (3-7) ?I? / S?O?T?R Presumably it is some sort of "shooter" but can't spot or parse it TIA...
18:05 Sat 14th Nov 20152 answers, last by dannyk13 18:08 Sat 14th Nov 2015
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Last couple. 24a Facing article and what accompanies it A?I? 25a In Scotland, a manse abutting an expanse of water ?N?A?A? / S?A TIA...
22:35 Mon 09th Nov 20153 answers, last by bigdave1954 22:42 Mon 09th Nov 2015
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Last couple. 3d Ballerina's partner regrets nothing when too short in lifting (7) D?N?E?? 13a 20-style vehicle unlike any other, failing to start around valleys (13) C???I?A?E?Q?E TIA...
22:47 Mon 02nd Nov 20158 answers, last by Mamyalynne 22:54 Mon 02nd Nov 2015
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Last few 6d Ride, drunk, over into stadium (5,2,5) M?R?Y / ?O / ?O?N? 17a Attractive girl's said to clothe part of body in flares (4,7) ??L? / B?T?O?S 7d Go one better than a more vacant-sounding...
17:30 Mon 02nd Nov 20158 answers, last by bigdave1954 17:36 Mon 02nd Nov 2015
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Last couple 5a E-businessperson; quoted (9) D?T?O?M?R 16a Offer tail line as means of transport (10) ?L?D?A?R?W TIA...
19:02 Sat 24th Oct 201511 answers, last by bibblebub 21:05 Sun 25th Oct 2015
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Last few. These might help me finish. 37d Father getting on fine with cheaper winemaker,maybe (11) ??D???L???R 45a Classify again - on command (7) R?????? TIA...
21:40 Sun 11th Oct 201510 answers, last by dannyk13 09:19 Tue 13th Oct 2015

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