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Week 993

Two I don't understand: 9a Brand on the gravy train? (3) OXO, but why? 3d A pair of braces (4) FOUR, but why?...
18:57 Sun 06th Mar 20167 answers, last by dzug2 19:02 Sun 06th Mar 2016
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Week 993

Last one (I think). 10a Spoken of frothy drink in mug (4) R?I? (or possibly ??I?)...
18:46 Sun 06th Mar 20164 answers, last by bibblebub 18:54 Sun 06th Mar 2016
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Week 992

Two to get: 15a Contagious tropical disease - not mine by the sound of it (4) ?A?S 26a Queue's said to follow this series at peaks (4) A?O?...
21:41 Thu 03rd Mar 20164 answers, last by scorpiojo 21:47 Thu 03rd Mar 2016
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21d Basque queen releases two articles (6) BODICE but why
21:03 Tue 01st Mar 201611 answers, last by Baldric 13:26 Thu 03rd Mar 2016
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2d Copes without husband for a long time (4) AGES but why "copes without husband"?...
20:59 Tue 01st Mar 20167 answers, last by shoota 21:08 Tue 01st Mar 2016
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13a It stops something working in the desert (6) DEFECT but why?
20:50 Tue 01st Mar 20166 answers, last by cracker222 21:00 Tue 01st Mar 2016
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10a Test series of changes announced for early transport (8) TRICYCLE but why?
20:49 Tue 01st Mar 20163 answers, last by cracker222 20:52 Tue 01st Mar 2016
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27a I double over in gym, earning praise (7) P-A-D-T Why PLAUDIT? 7d Clue suggesting Oscar's deputy? (6-2-7) SECOND-IN-COMMAND, but why?...
21:18 Mon 29th Feb 20164 answers, last by cracker222 21:24 Mon 29th Feb 2016
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11a Bill's partner in love? That's a surprise (3) C-O Presumably COO, but why? 23a Warn adult about second-class area in Canada (7) A-B-R-A It must be ALBERTA, buyt why?...
21:15 Mon 29th Feb 201610 answers, last by Mamyalynne 21:23 Mon 29th Feb 2016
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Instant Tab Posting Updates?

Is there a way for TAB to automatically download new posts as they are sent, or do I just have to keep pressing 'refresh'? For example, people answer crossword queries in seconds so they must get the...
18:11 Sat 20th Feb 20162 answers, last by cracker222 10:58 Thu 25th Feb 2016
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Redcurrant Jelly - Jelly Consistency?

Does anybody know how to get the jelly consistency in redcurrant jelly? I've made several batches and mine are always very nice tasting, but really are just a jam consistency with the seeds removed.
18:06 Sat 20th Feb 20165 answers, last by cracker222 21:02 Sun 21st Feb 2016
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Mail Giant 20.2.16

14a A vacancy in the highest position? Excellent (3-4) T?P-?O?E. TOP what?
18:17 Sat 20th Feb 20163 answers, last by scorpiojo 18:19 Sat 20th Feb 2016
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Mail 15,198

Much harder than the usual Mail (for me anyway) but TAB's previous posts helped where needed. Still two I don't understand: 6d Getting on jumper first keeps spleen at about 20ºC (4,11) It's ROOM...
21:11 Sat 13th Feb 20164 answers, last by cracker222 21:25 Sat 13th Feb 2016
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Three I don't understand: 5a Countries fought to acquire these tasty items - unions lost out (6) ?P?C?S Must be SPICES (or perhaps SPACES?), but why? 1d Cover bread with Times - it'll keep the rain...
12:59 Tue 09th Feb 20164 answers, last by cracker222 13:06 Tue 09th Feb 2016
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Last one: 21d Animal trainer has name registered (7) H?N?L?R Presumably HANDLER but why?
22:30 Thu 04th Feb 20164 answers, last by cracker222 22:32 Thu 04th Feb 2016
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17d Grumble about chop (4) C?I? Is that CHIP? I can't find any reference to grumble though
22:24 Thu 04th Feb 20164 answers, last by Mamyalynne 22:27 Thu 04th Feb 2016
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14d Found out about 6 (4) ?N?O (6 answer is LOOSE) Presumably UNDO (within the clue text) but why? Or is it just a bit sloppy?
20:50 Thu 04th Feb 201612 answers, last by Captain2 22:21 Thu 04th Feb 2016
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6d Free places to go at end of June (5) ??O?E
20:43 Thu 04th Feb 20162 answers, last by cracker222 20:46 Thu 04th Feb 2016
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Mail 15091

Two I don't understand 28a Stupid individual pursues papers concerning hearing (7) I?I?T?C IDIOTIC, but why the IDI? 23d Soldiers' mum breaks news - he was one of William's men (6) ?O?M?N Presumably...
16:42 Tue 02nd Feb 20168 answers, last by retrocop 16:56 Tue 02nd Feb 2016
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Mail 15,193

One I can't parse: 24a Rugby team displays fine fettle? First half only (7) FIFTEEN but why?...
12:34 Sun 24th Jan 20164 answers, last by cracker222 12:36 Sun 24th Jan 2016

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