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Sat Times 24,724

4d. Unseen millions went begging (6). M-S-E. What have I MISSED? How to explain it?
11:04 Sun 19th Dec 20103 answers, last by bibblebub 11:07 Sun 19th Dec 2010
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BIll

Times Jumbo 902 Cryptic

Once again, the very last one eludes me. 10d. Time taken in small studio to make it more impressive. I think I correctly have S-I-E-I-R.
08:47 Sun 19th Dec 20104 answers, last by BIll 08:58 Sun 19th Dec 2010
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Sat Times 24718

Just to be sure, since I already made one error this morning: 22d. At work, nurse's 1d (6). I-D-E-. "1d" is italicized. (and 1 down is DESIGN). I have INDEED (= at work? 1dn - ind) but I...
09:50 Sun 12th Dec 20102 answers, last by BIll 09:52 Sun 12th Dec 2010
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Saturday Times 24718

Stuck on last one, as so often seems to happen to me. 6d. Show how to improve short lives (4,3). W-O-, W-Y. What way?
09:15 Sun 12th Dec 201010 answers, last by joggerjayne 09:29 Sun 12th Dec 2010
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Times Jumbo Cryptic 900

I need help with the last four so that I can relax and watch TV instead of wasting my time: 10a. Book some poor sweeper that's handled (5) B - S - -. BASIN? 12d. Debilitating disease couple said to be...
14:50 Sun 05th Dec 20105 answers, last by BIll 15:03 Sun 05th Dec 2010
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Sunday Times 4409

I am being told I have one error on this crossword. There seem to be a number of entrants who have got one wrong. Any idea which clue is causing the problem?...
15:22 Sun 28th Nov 20107 answers, last by EWE119 10:33 Mon 29th Nov 2010
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Times Jumbo 899

Not my week. Stuck on very last two. 49d Rumour has it second half is over (2,3) O?, D?? (D is probable, unless my REMAINDER is wrong (Some jogging round area, then rest (9)) . 54a Late train stopping...
15:47 Sun 28th Nov 20108 answers, last by ubasses 15:50 Sun 28th Nov 2010
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Sat Times Jumbo 899 Cryptic 26 ac

Protege performing to the gallery (6) I think it must be "godson" but can't work through the clue. Any help much appreciated...
06:52 Sun 28th Nov 20107 answers, last by bibblebub 17:59 Fri 03rd Dec 2010
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Sat Times 24,076

I've spent the last 15 minutes thinking about the last clue I have to solve, which is 25a "Try it on, being seen regularly in port (3)" R?O. I know someone will now tell me the answer and...
16:40 Sat 27th Nov 20105 answers, last by Valanne 16:47 Sat 27th Nov 2010
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Times Sat

Contemptible person burning group of heretics <N<E<T . Last one, ta
16:33 Sat 27th Nov 20103 answers, last by roboanna 16:37 Sat 27th Nov 2010
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Times Crossword 24706

Stuck on two: 20. ac. Top layer. B-T-E- Is it better? 23. dn. Sail when half-cut - being in a state in India. G-N-A. Is it Ganga?...
13:05 Sat 27th Nov 20103 answers, last by BIll 13:13 Sat 27th Nov 2010
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Sunday Times 4407

I've spent a full 5 minutes on the last clue I have to solve, trying to work out why 5d is RUG. Anybody explain? Rug(by)? G good? Is RU a game of which I have never heard? I don't often ask here but I...
12:03 Sun 14th Nov 20108 answers, last by SammJ 22:15 Mon 15th Nov 2010
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ST 4402

13d. Everyone can sew badly, making these excuses (10). Obviously "allowances" (anagram "all can sew" + o), but how to explain the "o"? Am I being stupid in not seeing...
10:14 Sun 10th Oct 20106 answers, last by kayakamina 10:19 Sun 10th Oct 2010
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Guardian 25137

The big brother of Marxism? (7). Chic(ag)o? Chic(an)o? Can't see why either fully fits the bill.
11:12 Sat 09th Oct 201010 answers, last by BIll 11:30 Sat 09th Oct 2010
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Guardian 25,131 21d

Riot starting, then nun broke royal nose? (6). R-N-E- It's stumping me.
07:13 Sun 03rd Oct 20105 answers, last by BIll 07:23 Sun 03rd Oct 2010

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