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Times 24490

!a Sky will do play-off and cricket finals (4) L?F?. I have 'lift' (= sky), but do not fully understand the clue...
15:43 Sat 20th Mar 20104 answers, last by sainty 17:29 Sat 20th Mar 2010
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Times 863

29a In poor spirits having to leave Irish county for fishing port (4). W?C?
13:39 Sat 20th Mar 20102 answers, last by crockshard 13:42 Sat 20th Mar 2010
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Times Jumbo cryptic 861

54a Oars used by sailors going back across a stretch of river (7) N???O?E, and 51d Under attack in the end, knight raised weapon (4) ???S. Any ideas?
12:11 Sat 06th Mar 20102 answers, last by crockshard 12:15 Sat 06th Mar 2010
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Mephisto 2583

Finished, but don't quite understand 20d: Lady of extremely virtuous nature married mortal (6) ?TE?ED. I have 'stewed' - STE (female saint) + WED (married). But why mortal?
17:01 Sun 28th Feb 20102 answers, last by crockshard 17:19 Sun 28th Feb 2010
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Mephisto 2581

Last 2 letters left to find (I think!): 36a Policeman turning over album found in bedroom? (6, two words). Have ?RPLO?.
13:15 Sun 14th Feb 20105 answers, last by mike11111 09:26 Mon 15th Feb 2010
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Mephist0 2580

Not doing very well on right side of grid yet. Is 2a Where Jack whacked upright spike with line (11) 'Whitechapel' ('Jack whacked' as bridge allusion, 'upright spike' as chapel, but where the extra...
18:38 Sun 07th Feb 20103 answers, last by Pentalpha8 18:46 Sun 07th Feb 2010
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Mephisto 2579

Finished at last (I think!), but have a query about 28a: Is behind the barrier at York, perhaps (6) TRA?LS. 'Trails' is 'is behind', but what has it to do with York?
11:43 Mon 01st Feb 20103 answers, last by AHearer 13:56 Mon 01st Feb 2010
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Mephisto 2579

Still only half-done - usually manage this on a Sunday afternoon, and have to go out soon! Confirmation of 23d might help - Voices are missing, time to get higher (5). I have 'altos'.
18:50 Sun 31st Jan 20103 answers, last by kayakamina 18:58 Sun 31st Jan 2010
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Mephisto 2579

Just can't get this one - too many 'penciled' answers! A little help to get me going again would be much appreciated! - eg 17a might help (only letter I feel confident about is an "N"):...
17:03 Sun 31st Jan 20104 answers, last by crucifernz 11:06 Mon 01st Feb 2010
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Times Jumbo 856

10a Fellow bringing last of cricket gear to centre (5) B?S?L. Can anyone explain?
17:06 Sat 30th Jan 20103 answers, last by bibblebub 17:11 Sat 30th Jan 2010
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Sunday Times 4365

2d Father's left small amount in lawsuit (6) A?T?I?. Must be 'action' (lawsuit), but can someone please explain the answer?
11:04 Sun 24th Jan 20102 answers, last by crockshard 11:07 Sun 24th Jan 2010
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Times Jumbo 854

36a Short work penned by male writer (4) ?O?E. Hope?
14:49 Sat 16th Jan 20104 answers, last by Slimjo 16:47 Sat 16th Jan 2010
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Mephisto 2576

As is often the case, I am stuck on the last letter! 31a Irish troubles returning to some extent (4). I have EA?E, but A may not be correct.
17:15 Sun 10th Jan 20103 answers, last by crockshard 17:20 Sun 10th Jan 2010
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Times Jumbo Cryptic 853

I suppose the answer to 28d 'Party missing the life and soul?' (?A?E) is RAVE, but any ideas why?
14:23 Sat 09th Jan 20102 answers, last by crockshard 14:53 Sat 09th Jan 2010
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Mephisto 2575

Last letter to find!: 20d Turn to a study describing N African region (6). O?ADEN. Have found Ogaden and Oraden regions in Ethiopia, but Ethiopia is not North Africa (but Oraden is in north of...
14:29 Sun 03rd Jan 20103 answers, last by JandyAF 22:18 Sun 03rd Jan 2010
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Times Jumbo 852

Have spent all afternoon on this one and am still struggling with bottom right-hand corner, eg 53a In America, brief return of Disney, and a long, rubbish version of 'Cheers' '(8-2-3) A?T?R???-A?-T??....
17:51 Sat 02nd Jan 20105 answers, last by crockshard 18:05 Sat 02nd Jan 2010
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Times Jumbo 849

I have completed it, but can someone please explain where the 'passion' comes from in 53a: Broadcaster and doctor in group of celebs with a passion (8,5). A?I?T?I? C?O?E.I have Alistair Cooke).
17:01 Fri 25th Dec 20093 answers, last by Jumbuck 18:52 Fri 25th Dec 2009
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Mephisto 2573

Stuck on 6d Son got near top in capital once (6, two words). I have A??HEN (not sure about my 3rd letter). And has anyone found a message in the symmetry??
11:54 Tue 22nd Dec 20095 answers, last by crockshard 15:49 Tue 22nd Dec 2009
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Mephisto 2572

Relatives arrive for Christmas tomorrow, so my end to Peace On Earth for a week, but want to finish this! Top of grid not gelling - maybe 1a would help: Dog starts to snap noisily biting one? Sue!...
18:40 Mon 21st Dec 20093 answers, last by kayakamina 18:52 Mon 21st Dec 2009
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Mephisto - thanks!

Weh-hey! I have just received a nice 'Christmas' card from The Times, saying I won a prize for mephisto 2571. I have been submitting puzzles in for years, and this is the first time I have won...
14:11 Mon 21st Dec 20092 answers, last by foxspur 16:47 Mon 21st Dec 2009

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