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FleshpotsOfDevon

Spectator 2634

I've more or less finished the grid and the unclued shenanigans, but one clue is being stubborn. 
  Posted a letter to former archbishop (7)    I have ?E?TAM? ...
12:10 Thu 07th Dec 202315 answers, last by Boethius 18:42 Mon 11th Dec 2023
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Matakari

Spectator N0 2632 - Troublesome Situation By Lavatch

Good evening, I’m stuck on the following and would appreciate some help. Thanks in advance! 23a  Albert has hatred for medieval estate (7)  : ?L?????
33a  Bravery not initially an ancient quality (7)... ...
23:06 Thu 23rd Nov 202322 answers, last by Boethius 13:28 Sun 26th Nov 2023
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Matakari

Spectator 2629- Lavatch

Good day, an interesting Lavatch to take my mind of the tropical heat and wish that I were back in the South of France! Help with the following would be appreciated. Many thanks in... ...
13:26 Mon 06th Nov 202315 answers, last by Neveracrossword 08:36 Wed 08th Nov 2023
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johnpiper

Spectator 2628

Only a few clued lights left 6d variety of ivy from another state with aname cut short (6) AR???? 4d involved oneself endlessly in German trade fair (5) ME??? 33d old motto-english or not (5)... ...
14:05 Thu 26th Oct 202336 answers, last by PiffPoff 10:33 Wed 01st Nov 2023
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Tilly2

Spectator 2627

Hi, I need a bit of help with the theme. Is 4ac Haphazard? Unclued lights.
19:17 Fri 20th Oct 20238 answers, last by Boethius 21:22 Fri 20th Oct 2023
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LancastrianOik

Speccie 2624

Good morning. I deduced the theme pretty early on and have a full grid apart from 25A: "Cheers afternoon, taking in TV hospital show". I have searched Chambers (main dictionary and crossword... ...
09:36 Thu 28th Sep 202314 answers, last by Boethius 17:59 Thu 28th Sep 2023
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johnpiper

Spectator 2623

Rather baffled by this one. help gratefully received clued: 23a Scrooge perhaps first on since November (7) i have ?g???s? Unclued 1d i have at?i? 24 a i have AM?MT 13D I have EM?I?O? 29, 29 36 is a number... ...
04:27 Fri 22nd Sep 202331 answers, last by sjjuk 12:41 Sun 24th Sep 2023
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Matakari

Spectator 2620 - Lavatch: The Right Name?

Good morning, the Spectator is no walk in the park this week with Mr Lavatch! But an fascinating quest for the right name for which I think I’ve got some interesting leads. Some clues are impeding my...
07:23 Fri 01st Sep 202357 answers, last by PiffPoff 13:12 Sat 02nd Sep 2023
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johnpiper

Spectator 2618 Chain Gang

Having some trouble with the clued clues. making progress on the unclued ones but would appreciate some help: 43 A Sign implied by 'Ladies'? (4) ?M?? might this be AMBI? 41A Central heating -source...
12:49 Thu 17th Aug 202326 answers, last by wrd456 19:15 Sun 20th Aug 2023
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Boethius

Spectator 2617 19A

Nearly complete, but I don’t really understand last part of the rubric ‘one solution finally and another first and last’, or why 19A should start with ‘M’ if we’re ‘Enzed’. Grateful for some light!...
10:01 Thu 10th Aug 20238 answers, last by Boethius 12:15 Thu 10th Aug 2023
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FleshpotsOfDevon

Spectator 2615

Despite a slow start, thanks to an early identification of the unclued theme (clever title!) I’ve nearly finished this week’s Speccy bar a few clues which I’d like help to check/solve. Military unit...
10:56 Thu 27th Jul 202326 answers, last by Boethius 11:18 Sat 29th Jul 2023
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FleshpotsOfDevon

Spectator 2613

Doc is back with another brain-wringing session. I’ve made quite good progress (even with a mild dose of Covid) but there’s one I think I’ve got and would like a second opinion on. Wandering having...
11:46 Thu 13th Jul 202326 answers, last by PiffPoff 13:15 Fri 14th Jul 2023
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FleshpotsOfDevon

Spectator 2611

I’ve smashed it this week, all the Unclueds done fairly early, but I have a couple of things I need to check. First a clue I need to double-check - Bouncy cat set off, scratching a rook (6) I have...
11:29 Thu 29th Jun 202336 answers, last by Boethius 05:35 Mon 03rd Jul 2023
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Matakari

Spectator 2608 - Support By Cheesecracker

Good afternoon, this week’s Spectator offering is far from being tender for me. Hints would be appreciated for the following, thank you. (Ten symmetrically placed un-clued lights can be entered given...
13:09 Fri 09th Jun 202343 answers, last by scorpiojo 19:30 Sat 10th Jun 2023
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neversaydie

Speccie

For unclued 2 down I have al?aca? - is that ok as far as it goes? Thanks
14:33 Thu 25th May 202317 answers, last by klazomaniac 20:52 Fri 26th May 2023
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Krypto

Spectator 2605 Friday May 19Th 2023

How is everyone getting on with this? I have just got one outstanding and would be grateful for help! It is 36A "Giant African termite beginning to alarm English setters". I have AN_A_U_....
09:53 Fri 19th May 202327 answers, last by wrd456 11:04 Sun 21st May 2023
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Matakari

Spectator N0 2604 - Snap By Doc

Good day, I played my cards right with Doc’s offering for this week. It was a gentle grid fill in record time, and without any requests for help from the AB. I’m thrilled!...
11:21 Thu 11th May 202350 answers, last by PiffPoff 11:26 Fri 12th May 2023
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Matakari

Spectator 2601 - Men Of Note By Doc

Good evening, I am feeling proud and pleased with myself for having solved Doc's offering for this week without asking for help. It was really a smooth solve and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I hope to...
15:23 Thu 20th Apr 202328 answers, last by JayLogan 08:02 Sat 22nd Apr 2023
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Matakari

Spectator 2599 -Slow To Change

Good morning, A real challenge from Mr Magoo this week! Anyone completed it? Gave it a rest yesterday, and am back at it today! A handicap with no ODQ!...
06:55 Fri 07th Apr 2023118 answers, last by Neveracrossword 06:10 Thu 13th Apr 2023
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Matakari

Spectator 2595 -"Three Of A Kind" By Devious Doc

Good morning, a real teaser from Doc this week! Very straightforward anagrams as usual, but the Unclueds appear to be quite tricky, indeed, not to say daunting. A confirmation for the following...
10:24 Fri 10th Mar 202365 answers, last by Neveracrossword 09:55 Tue 14th Mar 2023

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