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Mephisto 2607

Not sure about final two letters: 29a Five bucks gets one barriers (6). I have S?ICA?, so assume 'spicas' or 'spicae' (bandages (=barrier?) applied in overlapping V pattern (the'five' part?) to...
07:04 Mon 16th Aug 20103 answers, last by JMR27 07:19 Mon 16th Aug 2010
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frameshift

Saturday Times Prize Crossword Saturday August 14th 2010

12a Rule about start of lunch that may consist of many courses (4) - A - L Last one, thanks....
09:31 Sat 14th Aug 20103 answers, last by frameshift 07:35 Sun 15th Aug 2010
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crockshard

Mephisto - Chambers

Last year, I bought a Chambers dictionary and thesaurus CD-ROM. Was able to regularly complete Mephisto. Then I changed from PC to Mac. My new Chambers CD-ROM incompatible with Mac, so redundant. No...
21:15 Sat 07th Aug 20104 answers, last by bathtub 01:01 Fri 03rd Sep 2010
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neversaydie

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6(d) emperors brief to hand round bible (5) I think nerva but dont understand why - i know Nerva was an emperor but can't unravel the clue....
20:13 Sat 07th Aug 20109 answers, last by crockshard 20:28 Sat 07th Aug 2010
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eac2337

Times Jumbo Cryptic

55A . They rock a bit — but end covering Queen? (7,4) Any help welcome.
19:23 Sat 07th Aug 20103 answers, last by eac2337 19:25 Sat 07th Aug 2010
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crockshard

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11d Gradually reduces rising fare after day tours in city (5,10). I have S?I?T ?E?E?S?U??. Saint .....? And 41a A baseball star, not quick,and a soldier in turn (8). I have ?I?A???O. May begin with G...
17:28 Sat 07th Aug 20106 answers, last by crockshard 17:51 Sat 07th Aug 2010
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crockshard

Eye 423

28/2d Bloke, outed gay, with lots of cash: one who helps fill the tabloids (L?D? ?A?A). Lady Gaga, or the new Lady Saga? Can G or GA be 'loads of cash'?
20:07 Wed 04th Aug 20102 answers, last by crockshard 20:29 Wed 04th Aug 2010
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crockshard

Times Jumbo 882

Finished, but can someone explain 58a (Suit - revolting present for consumers). Must be 'serve up' (present for consumers), but why a revolting suit?...
19:12 Sat 31st Jul 20103 answers, last by crockshard 19:27 Sat 31st Jul 2010
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crockshard

Eye 422

2d "Did a Business Secretary", i.e. communicated in an old-fashioned way? ?A?L?D. Cabled? - but I can't see the logic!
08:27 Thu 22nd Jul 20102 answers, last by crockshard 08:37 Thu 22nd Jul 2010
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kalahari12

Sunday Times Prize Crossword 4390 Sunday July 18th 2010

25ac: Breaking of trust by three small boys (8) ?E?R?Y?L for which I have betrayal. Now I can understand Ray and Al but Bet? Can anyone help or is this another dodgy clue/answer as is 2dn?
08:07 Sun 18th Jul 20104 answers, last by crockshard 10:21 Sun 18th Jul 2010
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crockshard

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10d Female impersonators try outwardly appearing spirited (6). F?I?T?. Probably 'feisty', but don't get the 'eis' in the middle. 24d Worker possibly goes off cutting ditch (6) T?E?C?. Probably...
13:40 Sat 10th Jul 20104 answers, last by crockshard 13:50 Sat 10th Jul 2010
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civdm

Saturday Times Cryptic 24586 Saturday July 10th 2010

Struggling with the last corner. 6a Poisonous creepers have power to infect animal (4)...
13:32 Sat 10th Jul 20103 answers, last by civdm 13:35 Sat 10th Jul 2010
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crockshard

Mephisto 2601

13d Mythical magicians? Wicked spirit waving goodbye to Oscar (10) A?PUN?ULAS (not yet sure about the initial A). 7d Where to find getaway vehicle belonging to despot caught right off? (6)...
13:37 Sun 04th Jul 20106 answers, last by crockshard 08:13 Mon 05th Jul 2010
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crockshard

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21:04 Sat 03rd Jul 20104 answers, last by factor30 21:07 Sat 03rd Jul 2010
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crockshard

Times 24580

18a Chemist back on track in West London area (10). I have M?R?L?D?N?E (maybe). I have only been able to sit down with this crossword this evening, but is it much harder than usual, or just my...
20:12 Sat 03rd Jul 20106 answers, last by MarkRae 20:24 Sat 03rd Jul 2010
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crockshard

WI 29

20d A mistake about ring left at the end (7). A?O?I?H. I can only think of 'abolish', but can't see the wordplay!
17:03 Sat 26th Jun 20105 answers, last by crockshard 17:08 Sat 26th Jun 2010
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dozyrozy

butterflies and flowers

..........rag time band (10) I can only think if Alexander's but can only find Queen Alexendra's butterfly Artist's female model (7&,4) Any help grealty appreciated, thank you...
09:44 Sat 26th Jun 20101 answer, last by crockshard 09:48 Sat 26th Jun 2010
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crockshard

Local quiz - a plant, flower, shrub or tree

Last few to go! 'Oriental hot beverage'. 'Rather foppish male' (Dandelion? Lad's Love?). 'It's a materialistic girls dream to' (Lady's bedstraw?)....
10:26 Fri 18th Jun 201017 answers, last by grasscarp 09:48 Sat 19th Jun 2010
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crockshard

Local Quiz - a plant, flower, shrub or tree

(Eg 'a prickly wine' = hollyhock). So what is 'Once was the universal household decoration'?
09:45 Fri 18th Jun 20102 answers, last by crockshard 10:20 Fri 18th Jun 2010
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crockshard

Times 4385

17a Place for filming golfer meeting obstacle on course (7) E?H?R?E
10:12 Sun 13th Jun 20102 answers, last by crockshard 10:16 Sun 13th Jun 2010

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