Having trouble deciding on correct answer to 28 Across (Kind of position for an Eastern European (6) (P?L?T?). Have considered PELOTA(IT) and POL(IT)ITE but can't establish if they are "proper...
Two needed for the above, please.
34A - FE--T (5) Did this iron leader of country appeal ?
31D - --PEI (4/5) League, one led by religious nut
Many thanks
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31 Down - Present this to the French around present time ? (7) The answer must be GATEAU - but why? Many thanks for any help and the Season's Greetings to all.
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Clue of The Week - Skilful ace, the opposite of gauche (6)
(the answer might have been Wright if there had been a question mark after the clue). Any ideas will be gratefully received....
Help wanted, please, with final 2 clues. 14 Across - Such is thesis becoming this harsh (9) (H?A?T?E??) 16 Down - With which master's putting on course? (5,4) (??O?T,?A?E) (Last letter of 14 Across is...
Yet again - "just one to get".
2 Down - What was called in a crisis (3,4) ??R , ?E?P
I'm considering Our Help, For Help, or even War Help. Any guidance would be much appreciated.
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Done aiming to get it back lower down (5,7) ____T ___L_N_
Naked chicken __L___
Many thanks in advance to anyone who can anywhere near these two clues, and their answers.
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My thanks to djawhufc and Oldred for help with 2D. However my other query seems to have slipped through the net. I'll repeat it. 5D. A confused fish to the second power? Disaster. (3,7) -D-/S---R--....
Two to get! 2D - A French lady with it may make an air-strike. (5). U---E 5D - A confused fish to the second power? Disaster. (3,7) -D-, S---R--- The D above is the last letter of 7A which I guess is...
25 Across - Drive westward beside river (3) R?T. Another "one to get" scenario. I know that there will be someone out there who knows the answer and can explain it. Many thanks in advance...
Can anyone please confirm correct closing date for the above puzzle. The date published appears to have been 3 December. Surely this can't be right. (1843 closes 14 December). Many thanks in...
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"Which is further north, Arran or Berwick on Tweed?"
Whilst it is not the best of questions any suggestions would be gratefully received. Many thanks.
I recently sent an email to the Telegraph suggesting that the entry coupon for Monday's Herculis Crossword would be more user-friendly if it was moved to immediately below the grid. It will be no...
Can someone please put me out of my misery? All complete bar two. 1 Across (Unclued) ??c?o?h?n?s (11) Theme word. 1 Down This expert salutes a strong defence (10, two words). ??s?r?p?e? Very many...