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Guardian Prize 28620

Some really puzzling bits of wordplay by Crucible this Saturday. e.g. 14 ac: Boss’s sore back leads to withdrawal from society. (9) With the letters I have and definition must be RECLUSION, but WHY?...
11:51 Mon 06th Dec 20215 answers, last by Cryptomaniac 14:39 Mon 06th Dec 2021
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Cryptomaniac

Saga Cryptic December

Cereal under the carpet causing mould to develop. M-T-I-E. Could it be MATRICE? A dictionary search only gives ‘matrices’, the plural of matrix and doesn’t fit any definition of mould developer. TIA....
17:25 Thu 02nd Dec 20213 answers, last by Cryptomaniac 17:48 Thu 02nd Dec 2021
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alsnru

Guardian 28614

15 across. I've got the answer, Rebecca, but I can't see an instrument in it. Also, can someone parse 9 Acc. Tha answer is hornet but I can't parse it. Thanks...
19:37 Sun 28th Nov 202111 answers, last by Cryptomaniac 10:20 Mon 29th Nov 2021
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VivianD

Everyman 3919

I got 1 across while I was printing it out but after that...... 9a somewhat resembling how the Burj Khalifa was constructed? --/--/a/-o--- 12d Who sings? Smooth Rat Pack member, Sinatra to start with...
14:57 Sun 21st Nov 20217 answers, last by Cryptomaniac 16:11 Thu 25th Nov 2021
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VivianD

Everyman 3919

7d Play's unusual theme, describing Tesla, a nuisance t-e/-e-----
15:48 Sun 21st Nov 20214 answers, last by Cryptomaniac 16:06 Thu 25th Nov 2021
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Cryptomaniac

Saga Cryptic November

Indian ruler beheaded by legendary hero. (4): A-A- Solution looks like AJAX, but wordplay would suggest (r)AJAH - which doesn’t look promising! Any insights, please....
11:27 Fri 05th Nov 20213 answers, last by Cryptomaniac 12:09 Fri 05th Nov 2021
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manto

Everyman 3914

26a Coquette and Romeo finding depravity in China (3,7) - e - s - r - - - e. 13d Discovers a discoloration's covering half of saucer (10)- - - e - t - - - s 14d Persuade Greek character: talk up...
07:27 Mon 18th Oct 20216 answers, last by c-solve 18:25 Tue 19th Oct 2021
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parlefrancais

Guardian Prize Crossword 28578

Can't quite get the final answer. 5down, "Cups in large boxes right? That's a mental lapse! (5,4) Think I've got "BRAIN/.A.T. Can you help please? Much obliged!...
15:17 Sat 16th Oct 20214 answers, last by Cryptomaniac 14:31 Sun 17th Oct 2021
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Sundaycigar

Everyman 3911 Eleven Accross?

Driving me crazy. Second then ?
21:38 Mon 27th Sep 20213 answers, last by Cryptomaniac 14:35 Wed 29th Sep 2021
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Tilly2

Picaroon Compiler.

I find this compilers crosswords very difficult. So far, I have managed to do three of yesterday's Guardian. Why am I finding it so difficult? Any tips for getting through, please? I don't want...
07:06 Sun 22nd Aug 202112 answers, last by Cryptomaniac 16:10 Tue 24th Aug 2021
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Cryptomaniac

Everyman 3900

Would like to know how this clue is parsed: Queen, king in palace to broadcast. (9) With the letters I have, solution must be CLEOPATRA. Was there a King Leo? Or only a Pope? tia....
14:37 Thu 15th Jul 20213 answers, last by Cryptomaniac 19:29 Thu 15th Jul 2021
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Flick7

Everyman 3897

26a, makes corrupt run for money hazard ultimately
03:51 Mon 21st Jun 20216 answers, last by bobbinwales 21:40 Tue 22nd Jun 2021
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WolfMage

Guardian Prize Loi

11ac Starr initially is not what Lennon, McCartney, or Harrison nominally is (5) S_E_T
07:44 Sat 19th Jun 20213 answers, last by Cryptomaniac 10:33 Sun 20th Jun 2021
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Toadsmith

Guardian Prize Kickstart Needed!

7 Down Drama is rank at the start (7,5) 26 Across One responsible for crime wave at store (12) ??????O?K?? TIA!...
08:19 Sat 12th Jun 20213 answers, last by Cryptomaniac 11:09 Sun 13th Jun 2021
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manto

Everyman 3892

18a Herod's legacy depicted in film with a couple of lines (7,4) m-s-e-n -a-l. 23a Trainspotter ultimately missing mass transport system with old-school charm (5) r---o 19d Mist up oriel, a little...
08:40 Mon 17th May 20213 answers, last by Cryptomaniac 09:43 Tue 18th May 2021
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VivianD

Everyman 3892

I'm in a bit of a horlicks on my bottom right! I've got "Coleridge" for 15d mainly because it fits. But I thought "Othello" for 25a. Are either correct? and I'm totally stuck on 24a smelling what...
15:02 Sun 16th May 20214 answers, last by Cryptomaniac 09:29 Tue 18th May 2021
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OHCelt

Everyman

Can find no answer for: £1,000 sheds to become modern way of working (3,5) H_T,_E_K_...
14:54 Sun 16th May 20217 answers, last by Cryptomaniac 09:23 Tue 18th May 2021
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newoldboy

Saga Cryptic May 2021

12a meeting person endlessley behind on tax 20a an expert on the subject of china ,for example (tea master)? help please...
09:58 Sun 25th Apr 202117 answers, last by Cryptomaniac 09:08 Sun 16th May 2021
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Daij

Cullen's Cryptic

2d Fast intro to intense musical passages (5) L?N?i 4d Big noise preceding steer's wicked spell (6) ??A?M? 5d Space Invaders? (5,7) ????Y , ???K?R? 3a Short day, still short, is getting shorter (8)...
20:11 Wed 24th Mar 20218 answers, last by Mamyalynne 17:48 Tue 30th Mar 2021
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sandwich

Cryptic

Giving orders to stenographer? (9) Peep (4,4,4) Many thanks...
15:49 Sun 07th Mar 202112 answers, last by Mamyalynne 16:01 Sun 07th Mar 2021

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