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Times GK738

27d. Point where two things meet (9). I?T?R?A?E. INTERFACE fits, but it is surely a SURFACE and not a POINT? Any suggestions welcome
21:41 Sat 19th Jan 20086 answers, last by mikesnr 22:46 Thu 24th Jan 2008
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Times Cryptic 737

3d. Swell? (proof) 5d. Field Testing: Fielding + set + T (where from this?) 16a. Red Flag? (prove 'flag') 34d. Visiters Card? Sounds implausible! I am sure someone will help me out with these...
21:08 Thu 17th Jan 20083 answers, last by mikesnr 22:39 Thu 17th Jan 2008
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Re:Times Jumbo732, 17.10 today

Ditto blueberry- I suppose solution to 731 was published at the same time?Did anyone else find 731 uncommonly difficult? I still have some clues to solve! Wonder if somebody might possibly supply the...
21:03 Sat 29th Dec 20077 answers, last by blueberry2 22:54 Sat 29th Dec 2007
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Times Cryptic 723

1ac. Vehicles reversing find out about the Spanish speed limits(5,8). S?A?E / ?A?S?L?S. I guess Space capsules, but apart from 'el' ('the' Spanish) am hazy about proof. No doubt my stupidity will be...
21:56 Tue 23rd Oct 20074 answers, last by mikesnr 23:50 Tue 23rd Oct 2007
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Times Cryptic 721

55ac. Fruit making one sick in Spanish city (10). ?R?R?D?L?A..........?R?R?DILLA possibly? Last one - infuriating - have I got a letter wrong?
21:27 Fri 12th Oct 200710 answers, last by mikesnr 00:10 Sat 13th Oct 2007
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Renew O-rings on mixer tap

I have two sink units, one by Hartington, one by Leisure. Each of their mixer taps is 'weeping' at the base and requires new O-rings. I am unable to remove the taps; there are no retaining screws, and...
21:23 Fri 05th Oct 20074 answers, last by mikesnr 23:41 Wed 10th Oct 2007
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Times Cryptic 718

Last two. 20ac. Depression controlled after I swallowed sedative (8). ?A?E?I?N 54ac. It takes a lot of people to close very big window (6). R?S?C? Appreciate proof. Many thanks.
23:56 Thu 20th Sep 20073 answers, last by mikesnr 00:46 Fri 21st Sep 2007
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Times 2GK 710

43d. Killer whale (7). G-A-P-S
20:05 Sat 28th Jul 20074 answers, last by mikesnr 20:27 Sat 28th Jul 2007
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Times Cryptic 708

54ac. Fine in essence, work which may get slated? (7). I???T?G........doesn't seem right!
00:59 Thu 19th Jul 20072 answers, last by mikesnr 14:02 Thu 19th Jul 2007
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Blocked Lavatory

Was advised that a strong hot soda solution would clear a blocked lavatory, but it hasn't . Much obliged for any advice/possible solution - short of 'rodding'.
16:25 Tue 17th Jul 20078 answers, last by mikesnr 20:15 Tue 17th Jul 2007
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Times Cryptic 707

8ac. E.g. transport accident out East involving a rail laid the wrong way (9). Answer CHARABANC, but I can't prove it. Please help!
18:00 Mon 09th Jul 20073 answers, last by mikesnr 19:05 Mon 09th Jul 2007
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Ants in compost

I have two large earthenware tubs (approx. 24" x 18") which contain last year's compost. Having half-emptied the same, intending to 'top-up' with fresh compost, then shallow-root planting, I see one...
20:36 Thu 28th Jun 20072 answers, last by mikesnr 03:42 Fri 29th Jun 2007
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Times cryptic 701

16ac. More healthy-looking fish I caught by side of English river (7). ??D?I?? My effort involved COD I NENE, giving CODEINE.......which cannot be correct?
18:52 Fri 08th Jun 20075 answers, last by shaneystar2 19:16 Fri 08th Jun 2007
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Times Cryptic 697 &698

697-8ac. Mark given by a reviewer to girl(9). 698-7ac. The date when soldiers reverted to people(11). Thanks.
23:24 Thu 17th May 20077 answers, last by mikesnr 05:39 Fri 18th May 2007
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Times Cryptic 698

38ac. David's counsellor to caliph -- he is devious (10). I think should be "Ahithophel", but the anagram requires 'c' ; perhaps "Ahithopcel"?
18:09 Sat 12th May 20072 answers, last by mikesnr 18:45 Sat 12th May 2007
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Times Cryptic 693

7a. Church involved with races? It's a handicap (11). I want to put 'Caesara(e)witch' as an anagram, but clearly 12 letters are too many! Any alternative spellings, or other solution? Many thanks.
12:30 Mon 16th Apr 20073 answers, last by dr john 13:28 Mon 16th Apr 2007
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Annie Jay

Thanks for answers to clues, below. Very grateful for the proofs, if you have them. Mike. Times Cryptic 690 4d.Call part of UK up for this kind of decorative work (6). I???I? 25d. Binge that makes...
18:38 Sat 07th Apr 20073 answers, last by mikesnr 19:11 Sat 07th Apr 2007
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Times Cryptic 690

4d.Call part of UK up for this kind of decorative work (6). I???I? 25d. Binge that makes Cockney linger with excitement (7). ??E?E?T. Thanks.
19:53 Thu 05th Apr 20072 answers, last by mikesnr 20:12 Fri 06th Apr 2007
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Times Cryptic 688

Last two: 17a. Funny thing to poke one's tongue (7). P-N - - -I 6d. Managed the Church--- priest kept faith (8). R - L - - - C -
01:06 Tue 20th Mar 20075 answers, last by mikesnr 20:35 Tue 20th Mar 2007
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Times 685 re: BRAHMANISM

This may help to clarify the spelling options: Main Collins Dictionary Definitions Brahmanism or Brahminism noun (sometimes not capital) 1. the religious and social system of orthodox Hinduism,...
03:39 Thu 01st Mar 20073 answers, last by geo0939 13:09 Thu 01st Mar 2007

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