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Mephisto 2557

Just one letter to go - driving me nuts! 18a Being excited with Pompeii, perhaps, but missing half of it, such as the streets? (5) . I have RUTT?. Feels as though it should have something to do with...
18:55 Sun 30th Aug 20097 answers, last by crockshard 23:15 Sun 30th Aug 2009
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crockshard

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I'm sure I will kick myself, but can't get 20a: Tiger, say, groomed by graduate (3-5). I have ?A?E?-T?R - have I got a letter wrong?
14:12 Sun 30th Aug 20092 answers, last by crockshard 14:18 Sun 30th Aug 2009
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crockshard

Today's Times 24,313

I'm having trouble with bottom right corner today, and must not waste any more time on it! - help, please! 23a Excellent thing, having service in front of university church (8) N???S??? 28a Programme...
14:38 Tue 25th Aug 20096 answers, last by crockshard 14:51 Tue 25th Aug 2009
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crockshard

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Have it completed, but can anyone explain 31a: Something stale about chaff found in American grain store (4,4) ?O?R? ?R?B. I have 'corn grub' (rub = chaff), but don't understand the rest. 36a: Fortune...
20:04 Sat 22nd Aug 20092 answers, last by crockshard 07:50 Sun 23rd Aug 2009
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kalahari12

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8ac: Search for public transport involves run that's shortest (9) B?U?????? 22dn: Outlaw utensilthat cooks, so its said, school snacks (5,4) ??I?? ???K Any help appreciated!
17:45 Sat 22nd Aug 20095 answers, last by kalahari12 19:15 Sat 22nd Aug 2009
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crockshard

Times 24,305

12a Better just quietly answer her (5) P?P?A. I assume 'Pippa', but can someone please explain?
18:40 Sat 15th Aug 20093 answers, last by crockshard 19:26 Sat 15th Aug 2009
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crockshard

Times Jumbo Cryptic 829

37a Item must be one of a set collected by Anthea (&) A?T?C?E. Presumably 'article', but can someone please explain?
18:42 Sat 15th Aug 20092 answers, last by crockshard 18:47 Sat 15th Aug 2009
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degiorgio22

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14D. Lariats required toget branches from the track (4,5). I have L* * P , * I * E *
12:45 Sun 02nd Aug 20094 answers, last by JandyAF 22:05 Sun 02nd Aug 2009
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crockshard

Mehisto 2552

I can't get a toe-hold into the top left-hand corner, so would much appreciate a hint or two! Main problem is1d: One's comfortable? Blow me - that's outrageous! (6). I have 'wellie' on the brain, but...
17:02 Mon 27th Jul 200910 answers, last by crockshard 18:37 Mon 27th Jul 2009
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Mephist 2552

Sorry to be a pain - I'm posting again! 14a Charles follows the book in Indian state (6) ?ircar. Is it Circar or Sircar (alternative spellings of Indian state)? If anyone knows, can they please...
18:16 Mon 27th Jul 20093 answers, last by Mikejas 00:22 Tue 28th Jul 2009
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Times 24,287

24d Top edge to slip, possibly, makes one very down (I-4). I have V-NECK, but don't fully understand the clue - can someone enlighten me, please?
15:47 Sat 25th Jul 20093 answers, last by kalahari12 19:49 Sat 25th Jul 2009
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civdm

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I am struggling today. Hopefully someone can help me with 18d because I am stuck in that bottom right corner. Refrain from climbing section of unexplored loft (8) ?o???r??
15:51 Sat 25th Jul 20092 answers, last by civdm 16:01 Sat 25th Jul 2009
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normansc11

Times 24,287

1 ac Hearty pledge to retain the odd fixture for bowler? (6) h????? 9 ac Drink and meal brought round spread on bed shortly (7) t?????a 26 ac Accept a welcome round.(5,2) a???? ?o Any help...
15:00 Sat 25th Jul 20098 answers, last by JULIEWOOLIE 15:45 Sat 25th Jul 2009
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crockshard

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Re 12d, it would have been more helpful if the setter could spell the plural of city, wouldn't it?
16:32 Sat 18th Jul 20094 answers, last by crockshard 10:59 Mon 20th Jul 2009
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Mephisto 2551

Just two letters to go, but come to a cul-de-sac! 11d See us in shady spot, endlessly going over code (4) LA?S (laws?); and 27d Ditch briefly not filled up (4) R?EN (I have rien, but what is ditch?).
18:53 Sun 19th Jul 20093 answers, last by crockshard 00:07 Mon 20th Jul 2009
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crockshard

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Has anyone else found this one abnormally difficult, or may I really be going down with Swine 'Flu?
22:02 Tue 14th Jul 20092 answers, last by crockshard 22:07 Tue 14th Jul 2009
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foxspur

Mephisto 2550

Last two 16ac Hamish's regretfullyadmitting English into fine agency (5) I have ?EAR? 11dn Once reach balk with fifth of safeties (4) I have HE?? Any help appreciated
15:31 Sun 12th Jul 20096 answers, last by JMR27 22:23 Tue 14th Jul 2009
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thumbscrew

Sat. Times 24275

25dn. Boy running off with pig almost closed motorway.(3) T?M I think this must be Tom from a nursery rhyme, but can't see the cryptic bit other than m for motorway. 13dn. Best candidates imagined...
08:54 Sun 12th Jul 20095 answers, last by thumbscrew 12:46 Sun 12th Jul 2009
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crockshard

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27/9d Fortune made by wife of knight of the realm, topless Yank (4,4). L?D? L?C?. I assume 'Lady Luck', but where does 'yank' come in?
12:48 Thu 09th Jul 20094 answers, last by crockshard 12:52 Thu 09th Jul 2009
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58a Flawed lute upset composer (10) ?A?D?E?F?L. I've had a long day, and just want to finish this and go to bed in peace!
22:24 Sat 04th Jul 20093 answers, last by ladyalex 22:33 Sat 04th Jul 2009

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