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stevenj

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52ac "Fix a time to carry over books on a particular subject" I have t*a*t*t*t*s Tractitis? I don't think so. But what? Beats me!...
23:30 Tue 10th Nov 20094 answers, last by johnalex 00:15 Wed 11th Nov 2009
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mikesnr

Times Cryptic 835

52a. Some disputes one\'s arbitrating, back in college (9). ??A?E?O?E. Thank you.
21:23 Fri 25th Sep 20092 answers, last by mikesnr 21:31 Fri 25th Sep 2009
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MWB

Who's been to New Zealand?

If so, where?
00:52 Tue 09th Jun 20097 answers, last by zzxxee 14:07 Tue 09th Jun 2009
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mikesnr

Times Cryptic 804

6d. Ancient soldiers likely to die on behalf of wretched comedian (7,4).??R?O?N, ?O?E. I have Forlorn Hope - don't see any connection with the first part of clue.
19:48 Tue 17th Mar 20092 answers, last by mikesnr 19:58 Tue 17th Mar 2009
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mikesnr

Times Jumbo Cryptic 796

5a. Jeep regularly rolling round ancient town (7). J?R?C?O. Jericho? But why? 29a. Wood-producer's solution to stop mark on stump (6,6). ?O?K?Y ?U?Z?E. Monkey Puzzle? But why? Thanks.
19:18 Sun 18th Jan 20094 answers, last by mikesnr 19:38 Sun 18th Jan 2009
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mikesnr

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48d. Join together, merge(5). E?I?E. Is there a word?
19:47 Mon 12th Jan 20092 answers, last by mikesnr 20:04 Mon 12th Jan 2009
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mikesnr

Begonias and Roses

My extraordinarily successful begonias - trailing and otherwise- have stopped growing/flowering. I have been told that they can be saved, stored, and replanted next year. Can anyone advise how to go...
20:23 Mon 03rd Nov 20082 answers, last by mikesnr 15:53 Wed 05th Nov 2008
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mikesnr

Times Jumbo Cryptic 781

20d. International grouping - devilish or conducive to well-being?(9) E?D?M?N?C. I can't find a word - like "??demonic" 'though!
18:24 Fri 24th Oct 20082 answers, last by mikesnr 18:35 Fri 24th Oct 2008
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mikesnr

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17a. Name given to male or female(3) E?N. (?)Thanks
17:12 Sat 27th Sep 20083 answers, last by mikesnr 17:50 Sat 27th Sep 2008
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mikesnr

Times Jumbo Cryptic 774

55a.Church member reveals entrance(5) C?A?M Is it 'charm' - ch(urch) + arm(member); or possibly 'chasm'- c(hurch) has m(ember)? Thank you.
20:42 Sat 06th Sep 20084 answers, last by mikesnr 21:39 Sat 06th Sep 2008
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mikesnr

Iceberg Climbing Rose

I planted three examples of Climbing Iceberg from pots in April this year. They have all grown rapidly to heights of 3-5 feet already; all are looking eminently healthy, with lush shiny leaves and no...
02:27 Mon 25th Aug 20085 answers, last by mikesnr 19:31 Tue 26th Aug 2008
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mikesnr

Rose Barrrel

I have a tall (7ft+) standard rose which was planted in a 16in earthenware pot until it blew over and fragmented yesterday!. Have just bought a 20in x 12in banded timber barrel as replacement. I...
23:20 Sat 16th Aug 20084 answers, last by mikesnr 01:53 Wed 20th Aug 2008
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davidhm

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stuck on two this week. probably dead simple. 51d group of stables (4) ?e?s 39a deflect from an intention (4,3) ??a?,off Many thanks in advance Davidhm
16:13 Sat 10th May 20083 answers, last by davidhm 16:24 Sat 10th May 2008
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FOXYWRIGHT

near & far

I am stuck on this quiz dont understand this question. asda ram sale in east africa? (3,2,6)
19:42 Thu 24th Apr 20089 answers, last by FOXYWRIGHT 20:55 Thu 24th Apr 2008
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mikesnr

Pulitzer Prize-winner

Can anyone tell me the name of the author of a book on Quantum Physics which won a Pulitzer prize recently? Sorry to be so vague...it's all I have!
17:42 Mon 25th Feb 20085 answers, last by mikesnr 00:04 Mon 03rd Mar 2008
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Woolyback

Local Picture Quiz

Can anybody help to identify the well known people on the following link? Apologies for the quality of some of them, but I have a poorly scanner. Any help gratefully accepted. Thanks in anticipation....
01:26 Sun 02nd Mar 20089 answers, last by Woolyback 22:31 Sun 02nd Mar 2008
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mikesnr

Times Cryptic 742

18d. Scent bottles crack finally - that is more weird! (8). ???O?IER One of last two;the other is19a., which should fall out when I am given 18!
00:29 Sat 23rd Feb 20082 answers, last by mikesnr 01:09 Sat 23rd Feb 2008
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Pangolin

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23 across - Symmetrically cut out refits, just in case (4) ? T ? I Is 51 down ELVES? Why?
19:54 Tue 19th Feb 20083 answers, last by mikesnr 20:31 Thu 21st Feb 2008
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mikesnr

Breeze block walls

I have a garage constructed with flat breeze block interior walls. Am aiming to cover them cheaply - plaster, hardboard, paint even! Very grateful for money-saving suggestions.
22:49 Wed 13th Feb 20088 answers, last by mikesnr 18:02 Fri 15th Feb 2008
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mikesnr

Times Crosswords

Following my query to The Times about the validity of submitting facsimiles, or copy grids, of puzzle solutions, a few might be interested in their reply, which follows: "Thank you for your email. I...
19:13 Thu 31st Jan 20087 answers, last by NILYA 23:21 Thu 31st Jan 2008

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