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Speccie 2498 "Cross-Country"

OK- I have the grid almost complete apart from the "unclueds". I think I can see where the "country" element of the theme comes in , but not the "cross". So, for the "unclueds" I have the following:...
11:09 Thu 18th Mar 20211 answer, last by LancastrianOik 11:34 Thu 18th Mar 2021
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NeverGiveUp

Spectator 2495

Hello Clever People! This is my first attempt at a Spectator Crossword, and I'm pleased to have picked up Doc's mindset and completed all but one answr. Could I please ask for help with 37d (_U_S)....
11:10 Wed 10th Mar 20215 answers, last by NeverGiveUp 11:55 Thu 11th Mar 2021
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NeverGiveUp

Spectator 2496

Hello again, My second attempt at a Spectator Crossword and I'm loving them! I've mostly completed it on my own, but need some help now please; 20A My answer is DITHEIST, but I can't justify it- am I...
11:23 Wed 10th Mar 20215 answers, last by NeverGiveUp 11:58 Thu 11th Mar 2021
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LancastrianOik

Spectator 2495

I have all the cryptic clues completed, and I have the theme. However, even with access to Brewer's I cannot find the (unclued) answers to 25A and 25D. I can find answer to 25A which works, not from...
10:46 Thu 25th Feb 202118 answers, last by greyfox 22:24 Thu 25th Feb 2021
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yellow11

Spec2495

help please-i may have the wrong brewers re unclued 10a ?A?Y?U?T?R mary? also is literary solution oliver-41a O?I?ER...
17:04 Thu 25th Feb 20212 answers, last by LancastrianOik 17:09 Thu 25th Feb 2021
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Matakari

Spectator 2494

Good day, Help with the following would be appreciated, please ! Thanks in advance ! 1(a) Promoted male only editor eclipsed (8): ?????G?? 11(a) In brief affair, my girl headed off cutting turf (12):...
11:40 Fri 19th Feb 202123 answers, last by Matakari 18:54 Fri 19th Feb 2021
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LancastrianOik

Tls 1364

9A; "Pirate crew, perhaps, with chests opened by key". I have - E - E - R - T - S Any hints or suggestions gratefully received....
14:45 Thu 18th Feb 20213 answers, last by LancastrianOik 14:53 Thu 18th Feb 2021
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LancastrianOik

Spectator 2493

I have the theme, and the answers to the unclued lights but I am struggling with: 33D: I have ?HA??U 47A: I have ??SE? Neither can I parse 46A nor 32D for which I have SOL and SELDOM. Any hints or...
17:10 Thu 11th Feb 20217 answers, last by ProfessorMaisie 18:52 Thu 11th Feb 2021
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yellow11

Spec2492 Little Man

help please and parsing 26a endless blood-blood flowing around rabbit tobacco 9 ?OR?O???O 19d take note about recording device 6 RE??RB reverb? 25d fantastic haydn,number one composer 8 D??N???I...
15:47 Thu 04th Feb 20215 answers, last by yellow11 17:30 Thu 04th Feb 2021
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neversaydie

Speccie

Reckless retailer from the east appointed (6) I have ????ue...
14:16 Thu 21st Jan 202110 answers, last by teacher1 17:45 Thu 21st Jan 2021
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Matakari

Spectator N0.2489

Good morning! Some curious Unclueds from Doc today. I have the unclued name, but need to solve a few normal clues before continuing. Answers/Hints for the following would be appreciated. Thanks in...
09:33 Fri 15th Jan 202122 answers, last by roslyn251254 22:09 Fri 15th Jan 2021
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Farrwest

Speccie 2488

The usual convoluted Fieldfare effort! Answers appreciated to 24a Time for spy to be in captivity (7)?O?D??? and 33d Its's an energy drink? Yes and no (6) ???A?E
14:00 Fri 08th Jan 20214 answers, last by Neveracrossword 15:45 Fri 08th Jan 2021
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Matakari

Spectator # 2480

Good morning, Thanks to the lovely hints and answers from ProfessorMaisie, Calibax, Shoota, Helewel, I’ve made great strides. I have all the unclueds except one which I should soon get as soon as I...
10:40 Fri 23rd Oct 20206 answers, last by Matakari 15:16 Fri 23rd Oct 2020
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Chappy63

Spectator 2472

Did anyone else highlight LIZST (mistaking it for LISZT) instead of TITAN in the Mahler-themed Spectator 2472: All-inclusive by Lavatch on 29 August 2020. Do we think it was deliberate misdirection?...
13:46 Thu 08th Oct 20203 answers, last by LancastrianOik 16:16 Thu 08th Oct 2020
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yungadin

Why Does A Curate Help Barmen In Ireland ?

18 Down : Copper charges people helping barmen in Ireland. Answer : "Curates." obviously comes from symbol for copper and rates for charges. Cannot find any connection in Ireland to someone helping at...
18:12 Wed 07th Oct 20209 answers, last by Garmot 20:39 Sun 25th Jul 2021

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