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Manx Radio quiz - cryptic

First layer of domestic cuts producing a chill. 5 letters Desperate D...
06:33 Fri 04th Dec 20091 answer, last by Desperate D 06:50 Fri 04th Dec 2009
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DTel.Herculis

23D - Proverb "If you starve for three days, there is no thought that does not -n-a-e your imagination. Is this "invade "or "engage" . Can't trace this anywhere. Desperate D...
08:27 Mon 05th Oct 20093 answers, last by surrey 08:54 Mon 05th Oct 2009
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Electricity usage.

Can anyone tell me what is the approximate usage of current for a computer both fully logged-on and on standby? Also the same for a 32" TV
07:40 Fri 24th Jul 20096 answers, last by ACtheTROLL 13:17 Sat 25th Jul 2009
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Cornish novel

Does anyone know of a novel set around the Loe Bar in Cornwall and featuring the estate at the head of the Loe Pool, a local man called "Eddy" and I think a gypsy woman. I read it many years ago and...
08:28 Tue 14th Apr 200910 answers, last by Desperate D 09:10 Wed 15th Apr 2009
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Sticky bread

Does anyone know the name of a sticky malt loaf of 1970-80's. It was approx. 8 ins. long x 2 ins x 2ins, wrapped in a wax wrapper? We all used to call it sticky bread but I believe it had a trade...
15:27 Sun 21st Sep 20086 answers, last by daniela31 11:03 Mon 22nd Sep 2008
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Insect invasion

I have just discoverd hundreds of minute insects, less than 1 mm. in length and thread-like in sealed containers of sugar, flour and cornflour. I have never ever come across these before in 86 years....
10:57 Sun 03rd Aug 20089 answers, last by Desperate D 11:54 Sun 03rd Aug 2008
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rt10

22ac. Number I catch in US city. 6 letters n-n-t-
16:17 Sat 01st Mar 20084 answers, last by Desperate D 17:47 Sat 01st Mar 2008
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dt. gk

3 down. Who was the Italian motorcycle road racer , who won 15 Grands Prix in his career - I can't seem to find this one. Thanks for any help - I seem to be the only one who doesn't know this!
14:22 Sat 23rd Feb 20083 answers, last by Desperate D 14:27 Sat 23rd Feb 2008
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Bird song

Has anybody any idea as to a bird song which resembles the noise made when pumping up a bicycle tyre? No visual identification but bird is around Somerset now. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
15:25 Sun 10th Feb 200810 answers, last by Robinia 14:25 Tue 12th Feb 2008
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Herculis

27d Code and safety programme in US to alert public to missing child. Google gives ACIM, but I have Robin Hood for 28a, which gives a "d" where the "c" should be. Any help appreciated - thanks
10:51 Mon 21st Jan 20086 answers, last by sarumite 13:20 Mon 21st Jan 2008
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Electronic crossword puzzle solvers

I have a Seiko Oxford x-word solver and I previously had a Franklin one which has now given up and I want to replace. Has anyone got any suggestions for a good one? I like to try to solve clues myself...
15:00 Fri 11th Jan 20087 answers, last by Desperate D 10:31 Sat 12th Jan 2008
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D.Tel. Prize 25499

Battle in last war- 10 letters -r-a-e-d-n I'm sure I should know this as I lived through this war! Maybe it's cryptic - any help appreciated.
11:02 Sat 29th Dec 20074 answers, last by Desperate D 11:07 Sat 29th Dec 2007
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Alan Titchmarsh poem

A poem - I think called "The New Nativity" - was spoken in yesterday's Carols from Kings. Does anyone know if this is in his book "Fill My Stocking"? Any information would be helpful - thanks in...
12:11 Tue 25th Dec 20072 answers, last by Desperate D 09:57 Wed 26th Dec 2007
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Herculis

13 ac - an act of resistance or rebellion -p-i-ing 19ac - North American term for expert marksman -e-d-y- Thanks in advance and hope
12:12 Mon 05th Nov 20075 answers, last by Desperate D 12:19 Mon 05th Nov 2007
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Herculis x-word 29.10

17D S.American freshwater turtle m-t---t- 25A Historical or achaeological relics r---i-s Brain's gone dead this morning!
11:52 Mon 29th Oct 20074 answers, last by Desperate D 12:07 Mon 29th Oct 2007
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Tomato stem rot virus

I grow my tomatoes in Gro-pots in grobags in trays. Due to rain this spring they were waterlogged in the trays - could this be the cause of the rot? Also will the virus remain in surrounding ground or...
08:50 Fri 19th Oct 20075 answers, last by Desperate D 07:44 Mon 22nd Oct 2007

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