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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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BIll

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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BIll

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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34D Shady plant losing millions to small establishment producing presentable features (7). I've got E?S?R?E but not sure that's right. Help please.
12:38 Sat 01st Oct 20113 answers, last by call04 13:17 Sat 01st 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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mephisto

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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Times Jumbo Cryptic 938

As so often, can't get last one or two (this time, two): 40a What is fiery spirit that's removed skin more than once? (4-4). - I - I / - I - I 49d Play guitar endlessly with Queen's introduction (5)....
08:34 Sun 14th Aug 20114 answers, last by BIll 08:39 Sun 14th Aug 2011
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Mephisto 2568

Heck! Missed one letter. Definitely the last one: Paddy's to wander in road, not quite reaching lough (6). I have STREE - (I just can't see how it might work -- and I know I'll kick myself). Sorry to...
15:42 Thu 11th Aug 20112 answers, last by BIll 15:47 Thu 11th Aug 2011
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Mephisto 2568

Just two left and driving me crazy: 4d A custom with imbibing the French or the German wine (7) AUS - - I - (Austria? But if so, why?) 28d Tree dancing girl climbs (4) AML - (What on earth can that...
15:19 Thu 11th Aug 20119 answers, last by chelle7272 15:32 Thu 11th Aug 2011
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Answerbank crossword prize winner

Please don't send hate mail, but Sunday Telegraph "Enigmatic Variations 976", and Sunday Times "Mephisto 2656" prizes won in the same week is a bit rich even for me! Apologies to...
08:41 Sat 06th Aug 201119 answers, last by Aquagility 10:29 Fri 23rd Oct 2015
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standian

A friend calls you....

....on your brand new Smartphone. They ask a tough question But you are smart enough to say - I m in traffiic,call you in a mo..! You get the answer from the net! How long can you continue to be a...
23:14 Mon 06th Jun 20113 answers, last by BIll 05:55 Sun 26th Jun 2011
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standian

Music............when nooky

..is on the cards
21:39 Thu 09th Jun 201144 answers, last by BIll 05:53 Sun 26th Jun 2011

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