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Mavisg

geographical

oriental sailors of los angeles on craggy outcrop

fredpuli47

Heavens to Betsy

What's the origin of the exclamation of surprise ' Heavens to Betsy !' '?

dorset mh

The Fruity Quiz

cryptic clue for fruit. Spoil line (6) letters and Man wrote Le Change (5,5) . I'm not very good with cryptic clues and any help would be appreciated. Thanks

gibbard

Times 2 Jumbo 827

9 down passing critical remark S-D-S-I-E

gilliedhu

local paper

12d) does well when in favour of press reform 8 ?r?s???? 16d) man taking one on for the country 6 ?a???n 21a) list of contrite misers? 7 ??e?i?? thanks in advance for any help

Jumbuck

Just been to the supermarket and used the self-service checkout as usual. When it came to paying for the goods I used some coins for the odd pennies in the bill and then reached for my wallet for the...

lorus

rte 2d

2d Heather has another forename 28a A character taken by extra-terrestrial to take in 17a they will do for a start

Bbbananas

Things you wouldn't hear in a Bond film....

" 'ere's the keys duck - you can drive " Any suggestions?

BobbieSox

World challenge

Two men carry these on their backs -- until they get to work (mode of transport) ------ one word beginning C Is this the only rich Icelander now --- one word beginning B Hug your pillow in preparation...

tublo

Local Cryptic Crosswords

I need some assistance please Why put the kettle on? 3 & 4 T__ __ __I__ __ Bolt's partner with a row is crazier! 7 letters __ __T__I__R Is affronted by bit of share sent secretly 7 letters R__ __...

johntee

Local cryptic

Stuck in a corner, help would be appreciated. It beats being down on the farm(8) T???I??? (the third letter may be an R) Is in bed above a funeral party - can't sleep!(4,5) ???? A?A?E (could it be...

granny grump

pendleside & cheshire quiz

Please can you help me finish these 2 quizzes Dingbats - films 16 Keith Cliff Wendy ( with an arrow pointing to Wendy) 22 ADAM Stallion ! (in a speech bubble ) 39 MADA Mare ! (in a speech bubble)...

tandj2lamp

everyman 2 Aug

Poet died at the stake? (5) D*N*E, I think it must be Donne but don't understand why and Not to mention rent, a large one (3, 5) *E*A*O*E Thanks

anikomo

st 4340

Would really appreciate help with final 3 clues. 9a. Deem it a disaster? Saint restores harmony(8 letters) I have m?d???e? 6d. Pile into it, though its unsuitable.(5 letters) I have i???t 18d....

Handbaglady

D Mail 5 Aug 13,512

6D Article covers about half the volleyball team (5) T?R?E (Could this be THREE, if so why?) 19Ac ...thorughly scrubbed? Unfurl Red Ensign and clap as... (6-7) ????N?-?L????D (Wondered of this was...

jonty23

daily mail no 13,512 Aug 5

Hi, struggling on the last one again. 22)down (6) Cross, extremely humpy bird's disturbed : ?M?R?D. It looks like emured but no such word in my dictionary. help appreciated, John.