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Observer Viewfinder Competion 5.10.08

Does anyone know who the most famous Scandinavian fictional detective is? The only clue I have is that he/she sometimes had lunch at the Hotel Continental.

chokkie

The observer Viewfinder competition 28.9.08

I am so stuck on this one, can't think at all - does anyone know. It's a city that's surrounded on mountains on all sides and has hosted the Winter Olympics. There ar esilver mines, a 15th century...

nerja2007

observer everyman

Is 8a Fighting with the military in civvies, create diversion [6,7] native costume? Is so why? 11a Gullible type flourishing? Blow me! [9]

chokkie

Observer Escape Viewfinder Competition

Does anyone know which city this is? 42% of this city is covered by water, it dates back more than 2,500 years and is still famous for its intricate embroidery. It also has lakes, canals, streams &...

chokkie

DT Prize Crossword 25715 (6.9.08)

Boy, am I stuck with a few clues for this crossword this morning - hope someone can help. 6a - Copper Jack brought back from island (4) (no clues) 17a energetic worker way ahead of modern musician (8)...

chokkie

DTel prize crossword 23.8.08

Oh I am so stuck on these few clues, hope you can help. egg-shaped (7), reddish brown colour (5) formal leave of absence (5) belly & loins of a four-legged animal (6) Arabian republic (5) (-e-e-)...

chokkie

Observer Everyman Crossword

Stuck on 23 across today ... "a doctor's about right to use preventive measures (5): a?e?a. The other words around it, both across and down seem to be right. Thanks.

chokkie