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Times 961

Last one, as so often. Arresting officers of course can be carried by ship, then bike (6,5). I have SEARCH SQUAD. squad I see. search, I don't. Any help explaining that? I'm fully prepared to kick my...
18:42 Sun 15th Jan 201227 answers, last by Zhukov 19:10 Sun 15th Jan 2012
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Mephisto 2680

As almost every week, 30 minutes searching dictionaries and thinking about the very one or two, in this case two, viz: 27a. Fertilizer plants appearing in a number of TV shows about hydrogen (8). I...
12:45 Tue 10th Jan 20125 answers, last by BIll 12:51 Tue 10th Jan 2012
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Mephisto 2679

Stuck as usual on the very last one - probably also as usual blindingly obvious. 29a. One rode around with palms being laid down (4). ITA- (pretty certain about those letter, but you never know ...).
19:56 Sun 01st Jan 20125 answers, last by BIll 20:08 Sun 01st Jan 2012
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Times 958

Stumped by very last one, as ever: 22d. Tying up limb to protect a part of it (8). -E-E-I-G. I have some ideas, but none seem to work!
08:03 Tue 27th Dec 20118 answers, last by BIll 08:25 Tue 27th Dec 2011
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Guardian 25514 - explanation sought

Very last one (as so often). 20a Opposed to attitude of the Lady of Lake [sic] (9). C-N-T-N-E. CON = against STANCE = attitude. Why the Lady of Lake? Which lady is that then?
12:32 Sun 25th Dec 20116 answers, last by boxtops 18:06 Mon 26th Dec 2011
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Sat Times 956

Final two are bugging me. 29a Sacred symbol of destiny leads me and my friends (6). I - T - S (pretty sure). 45a Abolish class in a number of schools (6). REMOVE = abolish, but how?...
13:00 Sun 18th Dec 201117 answers, last by sandyRoe 17:11 Sun 18th Dec 2011
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Time Jumbo 955

Last one and as usual I'm stumped. 40a. Bet there's no reversing, eager to get docked (6) YANKEE?
00:22 Mon 12th Dec 20116 answers, last by BIll 00:31 Mon 12th Dec 2011
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Times Jumbo 951

Doubtful about last one. 18d. Wordy stuff, showy and ostentatious (8) - A - B - I - G. Is this RAMBLING or BABBLING? I can't see how either RAM or BAB fits the bill.
14:29 Sun 13th Nov 20113 answers, last by Lie-in King 14:31 Sun 13th Nov 2011
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Time Jumbo 950

Last one is bugging me, as so often. 37a. Particular aluminium part taken from stock (5). Must be petal? But if so, why?...
19:32 Sat 05th Nov 20114 answers, last by BIll 19:40 Sat 05th Nov 2011
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Sat Times Jumbo 946

Try as I might, can't get the very last (linked) two, and as so often am ashamed: 22d. Show-off calls out questions over plot of land (8) - I - E - - - E 34a Business in profit -- that's an...
06:57 Mon 10th Oct 20113 answers, last by bibblebub 07:01 Mon 10th Oct 2011
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Sunday Times 4454

Can't get last one (my inexplicable syndrome). 11a. When abroad, one business looking strange (4). - N - O.
14:29 Sun 09th Oct 20118 answers, last by geo0939 14:41 Sun 09th Oct 2011
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Times 24,969

Last one (as ever). 7d. Adding Ecstasy into drink in British club, a treat for the younger generation (5,2,3,4). [- A - E -] [I (N)] [THE] [- O- D]. I'm ashamed that I can't see this, and know I'll...
22:20 Mon 03rd Oct 20112 answers, last by BIll 22:23 Mon 03rd Oct 2011
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Times 944

5d. One blew on euphonium initially, then this? (4). It must be oboe, but why? I can see the initial letter of euphonium, but what is obo? It's my last one (as ever).
08:00 Mon 26th Sep 20114 answers, last by BIll 08:03 Mon 26th Sep 2011
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Mephisto 2664

I've been stuck on the last four for ages, so I'm swallowing my pride. 1d. Knight errant employed by weak emperor (6). KEMP-R 7d. Saw tot running into station (6) STA-DA 10d A female supporter turning...
18:23 Thu 22nd Sep 20117 answers, last by roslyn251254 21:57 Thu 22nd Sep 2011
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Very last one stumps me yet again, and I'm sure I'll kick myself when one of you gives me the oh-so-obvious answer. 17a Rubbers in Aussie game (4) Last 3 letters are LES. Just one initial vowel to...
15:44 Tue 06th Sep 20115 answers, last by Quizmonkey 15:56 Tue 06th Sep 2011
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Times 24939

Can't get last two. At a loss. Any help? 9a. Square boundary (4). - O - R 8d. Pigeon decapitated (5). O - T - R...
20:30 Sun 28th Aug 20116 answers, last by BIll 20:33 Sun 28th Aug 2011
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Mephisto 2660

I'm in a mess. Kayakamina et al can you help? Try to follow this: I haven't yet solved 1a. Paparazzo's setting beau in stone - quite the opposite (5). I have F - T - P. But I would also have and S...
08:50 Thu 25th Aug 20114 answers, last by BIll 08:59 Thu 25th Aug 2011
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Mephisto 2659

Sorry to trouble you usual lot, but try as I might I can't get the last three: 22a. Liberal gets behind Conservative in dispute (6). I have C - M - - E 6d. Veteran lost in study that's earlier written...
10:36 Tue 16th Aug 20116 answers, last by kayakamina 11:44 Tue 16th Aug 2011
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Times 24927

Sorry, missed this very last one: Harmonise with English music collection (5). S - I - E Don't see it. Any last bit of help, please?...
20:19 Sun 14th Aug 20114 answers, last by BIll 20:20 Sun 14th Aug 2011
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Times 24927

As so often, very last one has me stumped. Can't spend any more time on it so have decided to cheat. Help? 24d Porridge shows answer for Scottish inventor (5) B - E - D...
20:09 Sun 14th Aug 20117 answers, last by Calibax 20:11 Sun 14th Aug 2011

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