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ontherun

Saturday Times Jumbo Cryptic 1,030 Saturday April 6Th 2013

Just one to do. Struggling with 36a Woman regarded as a character in Israel. (4), I have _E_H. Beth? But no idea why! Just guessing! OtR...
16:23 Sat 06th Apr 20132 answers, last by dr b 16:26 Sat 06th Apr 2013
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Neveracrossword

Inquisitor 1276

Am three-quarters done and think I have the theme, but this clue has been bothering me all day. 28 D. Wild cat (tail docked) in region around Athens (6) a?a??? The preamble says there are 'single...
15:55 Sat 06th Apr 201314 answers, last by rabet 19:49 Thu 11th Apr 2013
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Ruthrobin

Listener No 4236 Oh No! Not Another Playfair, By Mordred

I usually hate playfairs, so what a joy to have this one with a difference. Thank you so much Mordred (for a nice easy solve, too, that will be perfect to welcome newcomers). Great fun!
16:35 Fri 05th Apr 201365 answers, last by IainGrace 20:42 Thu 11th Apr 2013
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starwalker

Listener 4236 Oh No Not Another Playfair By Mordred

The title says it all. A typically solid puzzle from Mordred which is perhaps a little on the easier side, but there is nothing wrong with that. Just a couple of wordplays to check in case I have made...
16:37 Fri 05th Apr 20132 answers, last by upsetter 23:42 Fri 05th Apr 2013
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myetui

Sunday Times Mephisto 2744 Sunday March 31St 2013

10d Salmond's our short man in Westminster with hot appeal (5) ?on?h
11:37 Wed 03rd Apr 20132 answers, last by dr b 11:39 Wed 03rd Apr 2013
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maeva

Ft Weekend 703 Saturday March 30Th 2013

12a glassmaking technique using fused rods, is it millifiore or millefiori thanks for any suggestion...
19:29 Tue 02nd Apr 20138 answers, last by mercedita 21:05 Tue 02nd Apr 2013
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x_word_fan

Ev 1064

Good fun - I wondered why only the letters in the top half were to be highlighted - and now I know!
13:52 Sun 31st Mar 201320 answers, last by devadolly 18:02 Thu 04th Apr 2013
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swarbrules

Azed

Tense travelling? Lost footing (5) ?road Thanks...
10:03 Tue 02nd Apr 20137 answers, last by pldcav 19:24 Tue 02nd Apr 2013
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lynbrown

Where Did This Quote Come From?

"As soon as women are made our equals, they are our superiors". Attributed to Cato but not sure which one. Can anyone trace it? I have tried for a couple of hours....
17:46 Thu 28th Mar 201311 answers, last by lynbrown 18:33 Thu 28th Mar 2013
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pldcav

Azed 2129

1) Is it just me, or is 28d a bit dubious? Seconds included among mock porcelain (5) JASPE = S in JAPE, but can it be defined as PORCELAIN? 2) More of an observation than a question, but I think AR =...
17:14 Thu 28th Mar 20132 answers, last by dr b 17:25 Thu 28th Mar 2013
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ellietal

Guardian Cryptic Thursday March 28Th 2013

Can anyone help with 5a, Sharp work recalled in poet Hughes. 7 letters, I don't have any because I can't seem to get started in that corner!
17:05 Thu 28th Mar 20132 answers, last by ellietal 17:11 Thu 28th Mar 2013
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johntywino

Google Email Addresses

I put (say) "a" into Google address line and up come lots of addresses beginning with "a".. Is there any way of getting rid of a lot of them? Thanks in advance, John....
16:28 Thu 28th Mar 20136 answers, last by factor-fiction 20:19 Thu 28th Mar 2013
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lashley

Azed

help please 12d ecstasy displayed by four consecutive characters wandering in moorland flora 11,2 words ?I??F?????? 6d creates pets frolicking ,a lowry speciality?11S????T????? 8d gathering includes...
21:35 Tue 26th Mar 20136 answers, last by lashley 22:30 Tue 26th Mar 2013
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jim360

Ev 1063: Reform By Mynot

It took a while to sort out the perimeter on this one. Eventually the penny dropped once I saw how the left-hand side of the grid would work. I've got the source on my iPod somewhere, which helped a...
14:47 Sun 24th Mar 201341 answers, last by Christiana 00:13 Sat 30th Mar 2013
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excelsior-1

Naughty Philosopher

René Descartes was in a house of ill repute when the place was raided. All the ladies managed to flee, but René was caught. It seems no one wanted to put Descartes before the whores....
11:33 Sat 23rd Mar 20136 answers, last by excelsior-1 20:05 Sat 23rd Mar 2013
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taffy49

Daily Mail Thurs

18a) Pig's ignoring others inside (5) 27a) Provide cover for expert on board (7) 18d) Tax one representative old street (6) Thanks for any help!...
10:35 Thu 21st Mar 20135 answers, last by taffy49 10:45 Thu 21st Mar 2013
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annie49

Yours Cryptic

Sorry posted this in quizzes and puzzles Can anyone help with my last clues,please 1d Permanent,small buildings (7) ?t????? 2d Methodical attendant (7) ?r????? 6d Accommodation allowance (7) ?e?????...
20:40 Wed 20th Mar 20136 answers, last by boxtops 20:49 Wed 20th Mar 2013
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19126775

Crossword Clue

Change disregarding volume rejected, producing increase volume. - ??I?I??...
16:57 Wed 20th Mar 20132 answers, last by dr b 17:08 Wed 20th Mar 2013
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surepseh

Mephisto 2742

I'm stumped in bottom right hand corner. All help appreciated. 24dn One accompanying a queen wearing a bit that's ornamented on the head (6) t??r?? 34as The female you had regarded as holy before (6)...
09:33 Wed 20th Mar 20132 answers, last by surepseh 14:56 Wed 20th Mar 2013
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Highbrow

It's Been Like 200,000 Years Since The Homo Sapiens. What Is Your Opinion About The Human Evolution?

Should we be much more evolutioned than we are now or are we doing good with our evolution? Tell your opinion. Thank you very much....
17:40 Tue 19th Mar 201326 answers, last by Nibble 22:23 Thu 21st Mar 2013

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