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boreas

Inquisitor 1321

Any hints on 13a please? I have the first letter. 'H'. Many thanks....
21:20 Sat 15th Feb 20148 answers, last by boreas 22:03 Sat 15th Feb 2014
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Kobnut

Inquisitor 1316

I thought this weeks was quite difficult but a bit unsatisfactory because I got most of the thematic entries before working out the answers to the thematic clues. Can someone please explain why the...
18:23 Sat 11th Jan 201419 answers, last by oudemia 01:32 Sun 19th Jan 2014
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boreas

Inquisitor 1315

Not long ago, Nimrod suggested a scale of 1-5 for difficulty. Maybe there should also be a scale for 'enjoyability'. This setter ('eck) is new to me, but I would rate this puzzle 3/5...
02:29 Sun 05th Jan 201410 answers, last by boreas 12:12 Mon 06th Jan 2014
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Ripper

Inquisitor 1315

Hello I'm stuck one two: (i've removed the surplus words) 1 across: Hollows are found in trifles (6) _LA_AS 23 down (not sure which word needs to me removed) Guts somewhat shown by...
15:21 Sun 05th Jan 20142 answers, last by boreas 18:49 Sun 05th Jan 2014
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Ripper

Inquisitor 1314

I've filled the grid and think I have the empty cells in the right places, these don't seem to make any particular shape or sense to me! But, I can't find the five letter 'supporting role' and have no...
10:32 Sun 29th Dec 20137 answers, last by boreas 12:13 Sun 29th Dec 2013
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Neveracrossword

Inquisitor 1314

27 A. Evil absent in the other Islamic services (6) ??a?at 35 D. Warship restricted by aged marine growth (5) ar??? (possibly ari??). This is a thematic crossword, but I think/hope these clues are not...
11:41 Sat 28th Dec 201315 answers, last by boreas 20:15 Sat 28th Dec 2013
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boreas

Inquisitor 1313

I've completed the grid and followed the instruction, but can't see the words that were too long. Is 41a one of them? Thanks in advance....
13:06 Sat 21st Dec 201321 answers, last by boreas 15:06 Mon 23rd Dec 2013
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gillie3431

Independent Inquisitor 1312 Saturday December 14Th 2013

Can anyone help me please. I have filled in the grid and got Emerald Isle [for Ireland] and Pythagorism for vegetarianism but other than that I am completely stumped.
08:09 Thu 19th Dec 20137 answers, last by boreas 14:03 Thu 19th Dec 2013
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Ripper

Inquisitor 1312

I need to understand the wordplay of 32 down: Parasite, one bleeding cattle endlessly (4) _LEA I assume it's flea, but have no idea why! Thanks in advance...
09:12 Mon 16th Dec 20136 answers, last by boreas 16:31 Tue 17th Dec 2013
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puzzled272

Inquisitor 1311

Last one (letter!) - should be a normal clue. I think I'm missing the blindingly obvious. 26ac. He deplores person with cerebral disability being housed in the centre of Palermo. (5) LA?ER Can sort of...
15:14 Sun 08th Dec 20138 answers, last by x_word_fan 17:10 Mon 09th Dec 2013
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Ripper

Inquisitor 1310

I'm all filled in and have the cryptic clue (from the extra letters) have the fifth thematic item. But, now I'm stuck with what to write below the grid. All I can come up with is the last word. Could...
12:50 Sun 01st Dec 201311 answers, last by boreas 23:41 Tue 03rd Dec 2013
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puzzled272

Inquisitor 1309

Nice one! Tougher than this weeks listener.
20:04 Sun 24th Nov 201325 answers, last by RossR 19:17 Fri 29th Nov 2013
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Ripper

Inquisitor 1309

Thought I was finished then realised I'd miss one! 6 down: Deposits being accepted by old charater (7) LOES_ _S The letter before the final 's' is e or o Could someone explain the wordplay of both 6...
10:02 Tue 26th Nov 20132 answers, last by Ripper 11:04 Tue 26th Nov 2013
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boreas

Inquisitor 1308

Finished the grid etc, but still baffled by the title . . ."27X". Be very glad of a nudge....
13:26 Sun 17th Nov 201316 answers, last by boreas 21:13 Mon 18th Nov 2013
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Neveracrossword

Inquisitor 1307

This will make sense only to those who've done, are doing, this puzzle. I have completed the grid and thought I had got the theme -but the 'work' I've got in mind does not have the required number of...
13:57 Sat 09th Nov 201327 answers, last by crosswhit99 08:57 Mon 18th Nov 2013
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badger20

Dm

harry met painter outside v a on street--this one
19:41 Tue 12th Nov 20139 answers, last by Mamyalynne 20:20 Tue 12th Nov 2013
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badger20

Harr

harry met painter ouside v a on street--this one
19:39 Tue 12th Nov 20133 answers, last by Mamyalynne 20:05 Tue 12th Nov 2013
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Ripper

Inquisitor 1306

Nearly there, but I could do with some help 'explaning': 3 down: Hard ball glues, Yanks confess, keeping balls together for cannons (7) NUR_IN_ (glues is removed) I'm thinking it's nursing, but having...
09:48 Mon 04th Nov 20134 answers, last by Ripper 12:47 Mon 04th Nov 2013
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boreas

Inquisitor 1306

I think I have finished - apart from 13 across. I have -ARP. Hints would be very welcome....
20:10 Sat 02nd Nov 201315 answers, last by boreas 22:57 Sat 02nd Nov 2013
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Indy-trier

Inquisitor 1305

I'm falling at the last hurdle as usual! I have the phrase from the surplus letters, the four answers with their pairs, and I think I'm close to getting the alternative title - only mine has 18...
08:33 Thu 31st Oct 201319 answers, last by boreas 10:54 Fri 01st Nov 2013

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