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DT GK crossword 42D

Stuck on this last one! "Birthplace of Olympic Games" - thought it was Olympia but that doesn't fit. Have got - R - - - E. Is it something vague like "cradle" rather than a specific place name? Can...

ceilog

cryptic 2447

22a as to the female bird (5)C?E?E Is it crepe and if so why? many thanks

amalgam

Observer Everyman

5d Capone leaving one country for another A?S?R?A It looks like ASSYRIA but Assyria isn't now a country, and Capone's name was Al

BigBoab

st.cryptic 2447

14a. It's a non alcoholic drink, officer. m?t? I thought "mate" as in 1st mate and tea but it is very loose. Please help.

cpfcrosie

DT �1000 prize crossword

I am unable to download the correct clues from the telegraph website, and there are several clues that do not fit the grid, eg 77a eggplant (9) = 76a(7) and 66d glaringly obvious =66d (5) any help...

swehttam

Telegraphj �1000 prize crossword

48d Formal leave of absence 5 letters 72a Of imposing height 5 letters

Kipella

Telegraph Scrabble

Has anyone done the telegraph Scrabble yet this week please. I have Frogmarhed but this is 58 and the target is 59? I really want to know if it is a mistake, so tht I don't waste any more time.

bruisersnan

Cryptic local

Scored an equaliser? That's settled. 7 Letters Clothier should come from hospital thus. 9 Letters - - t - - - - - - Magnificent sovereign lay disheartened. 8 Letters - r - - - e - - Hope you can help...

ladyalex

dt 25,709

19d Two sporting honours for winger (7) BL??C?P BLUECAP fits and i can see that a blue and a cap are sporting honours, but how does the winger fit in ? (Still finding the cryptics a bit of a struggle,...

turnerjmw

Independent 6825 Saturday Crossword

16a German to abscond leaving more debts? (8) ?e?e?a?t I assume it's RELEVANT, but I'm not that happy about German. Is it a misprint for Germane, is it a meaning of German I don't know, or have I got...

pollythecat

Ignore Full House

Jodyere is trying to get all his/her posts to fill the page. This is now obvious - hence the title of the posts. I doubt he/she is even checking the answers. Don't pander to him/her. Just ignore the...

sfulton

Times 2 774 Crossword (44 Across)

NIght-time wear (8 letters) _ E _ S _ R _ S Thank you in advance. I am fairly sure the letters I've given are OK.

Turra

Candis

Clue is A sporting event this month - 3,5,3 - I have letters EHPTYCUERRD Any suggestions much appreciated - it works out at The Derry Cup but I do not know of any such thing!!!

poortony

Daily Record 30/08/08

I am stuck on a few. help please 74a Travel plan (9) i?ie?a?? 68d Of the mind (6) p???h? 79d Not manly (10) e??h?i?a?e Thanking you. PS Katburd hope you have a nice evening.

Bethnesa

DT �1000 prize

Sorry to be dumb, but I still can't find the correct grid after typing in the given link. I've been told it's half way down the web site, but still I'm lost. Any advice please.

trixilator

Telegraph week-end �500 puzzle

This was an error as so many of you found! Anyway they have re -issued it correctly for ?1000. Download it - its in pdf format - you have until 9 Sept.......

ltaddy

The Week

Has anyone solved the final part of The Week crossword-I am beginning to think there is a misprint in the clue. I note that toalisi asked the question "can anyone help to rearrange these letters to...

Pam Lowndes

Daily Mail 29.08.08

16 down: Pacific archipelago controls small spicy snack (6) S?A?S? (the only word I can fit in is sparse but I don't know why 22 across: Knock unfinished loaf (3) B?M 4 down: First note in scale...

WroteForLuck

percentages

Hi im really stubbed with a certain question i've come across. i know its just simple maths but i haven't been at school for 2 years and im struggling to get back into the swing of things. i need to...

Pea Brain

Earth Wind or Fire

Hi !!! I am really puzzled - please help me understand the answers posted for :- 48. A person lacking direction turns over in bed (9) CORPOSANT. And 63. Light chopped onion spread over (8) IGNITION. I...

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