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I Prize Cryptic No 2851

Hello All, Have struggled through today's i Cryptic - one to go, a short one, and I'm puzzled.... 24d There's very little in it for you (4) I have t?o? Is it "thou" and if so, why?...
20:00 Sun 29th Mar 20204 answers, last by owdbob 20:07 Sun 29th Mar 2020
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I 2791

, 11a Absurd sentimentality about place down under (5) 16a He scored runs batting eclipsed by Australian mostly (7) 17d Expert supports popular euphemism for swear word that's not to be uttered.(9)...
16:26 Sun 19th Jan 202010 answers, last by Mamyalynne 18:44 Sun 19th Jan 2020
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teacake44

Discusting Tv

I don't normally bother watching films on TV any longer, its pretty obvious that producers have one goal in mind, to cram as much violence in as possible in the hope of capturing an audience. In view...
09:55 Sun 18th Aug 2019128 answers, last by teacake44 17:36 Mon 19th Aug 2019
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No Idea For Last One In Observer Everyman 3792

Did really well in the Observer Everyman 3792, just need one to finish : 27ac: English seen in Riviera city society with family (6) G?E?E? Any help gratefully received!...
13:40 Mon 17th Jun 20193 answers, last by Lie-in King 15:36 Mon 17th Jun 2019
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Puzzled By Last Few In Everyman 3791

11 ac What one familiar with Wagner does in audition, offering ornamentation (8) n?????n? 5d Crowd invasion when area lost to Liverpool striker (6) I had "inrush" but now i?r??? 6d That's me off...
21:31 Tue 11th Jun 20192 answers, last by owdbob 21:39 Tue 11th Jun 2019
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I Prize Crossword No 2576

Finished i 2576, except for 24d. Is it "kind" or "king"? Sense tells me it is "kind" but "king" ends in "g" and there is "governor" in the clue. Any help appreciated!...
20:03 Sun 12th May 20196 answers, last by owdbob 20:24 Sun 12th May 2019
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Observer Everyman 3785

Come to a standstill! Any help appreciated with these: 11ac Corrupt cartel gets around Europe with flattery (7) t???g?? 13ac In their oddly endless hollow time (8) ?n???o? 16ac"Cultivated"Greece?...
07:34 Mon 29th Apr 201911 answers, last by owdbob 07:50 Mon 29th Apr 2019
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I 2486 Saturday January 26Th 2019

Rattled through this one, but ground to a halt on last three: 22ac English prperty almost half destroyed in fit (5) e?d?l 29ac Slinky outfit: Chinese man goes wild (9) ??e?n?n?m 25d Fool abandoning...
19:16 Sat 26th Jan 20198 answers, last by owdbob 19:58 Sat 26th Jan 2019
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I Prize Crossword No 2480

Entirely stuck on last two in i 2480: 22d Attempts to secure right villains for classic film? (5) I have b?r?s. Birds? But wasn't the classic film THE Birds? 27a : Top brass? Top metal coating article...
10:56 Tue 22nd Jan 20196 answers, last by owdbob 11:26 Tue 22nd Jan 2019
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I Prize Crossword No 2474

Got in a bit of a mess at the end.... 22a Artisan beer not half abandoned - by me? (9) I had "installer", but if 19d is "cannery" that can't be right! If it is " cannery" I have 22a i?s?a?n?r ,but...
20:33 Tue 15th Jan 20193 answers, last by owdbob 20:44 Tue 15th Jan 2019
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Observer Everyman 3769

All but the last one - either I have made a mistake or my geographical knowledge is faulty: 12a In India cricket's turned around (5) c?r?a Please help! Thanks...
19:28 Mon 07th Jan 20194 answers, last by Neveracrossword 20:12 Mon 07th Jan 2019
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I Prize Crossword No 2451

Last one, and I can't think what it can be: Advisory Board avoiding enlarging upon 5 Across's standing? (3,6) I have ego ?a?ing
14:38 Sat 15th Dec 20182 answers, last by owdbob 05:53 Sun 16th Dec 2018
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Observer Everyman 3765

Absolutely foxed by 1 d : "Progressives in past breaking resolution" (9). I have F?F?R?E?E Must have gone wrong somewhere but can't see it - help, please!...
11:06 Mon 10th Dec 20184 answers, last by owdbob 11:32 Mon 10th Dec 2018
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Observer Everyman Prize Crossword 3760

Puzzled about last one.....15ac "Certain tin, once damaged, fixed". Is the answer "incontestible" "incontestable" or "inconvertible" ? None of which are a perfect anagram of "certain tin once"...
07:16 Tue 06th Nov 20184 answers, last by Neveracrossword 07:49 Tue 06th Nov 2018
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I Prize Crossword 2415 Saturday November 3Rd 2018

Two to go......20 ac : Video game's greeting omitting one line (4) ?a?o....halo? 14d: The writer supports orchestra accommodating individual solo (8) i?e?s?m? Any help gratefully accepted!...
07:07 Sun 04th Nov 20182 answers, last by owdbob 07:26 Sun 04th Nov 2018
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I Prize Crossword 2385

Stuck again! 25d: Bird around piano to become quiet (4) I think I have got 24ac wrong: schtick?
06:25 Wed 03rd Oct 20185 answers, last by owdbob 09:23 Wed 03rd Oct 2018
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I Prize Crossword 2385

Stuck on a few, too busy to give them much thought ! Any answers for the following would be much appreciated: 15a : Record number engaged in learning, on reflection (5) ????l 21a: Here's a pad, folded...
19:22 Tue 02nd Oct 201810 answers, last by owdbob 19:39 Tue 02nd Oct 2018
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Observer Prize Crossword 3747 Sunday August 5Th 2018

Final answer in Observer 3747 and I'm baffled........20d "In hearing, stand by bias" (6) I have ?e?s?t. I may have made a mistake with 25ac "goodies" ? Please help before it drives me mad!...
18:56 Tue 07th Aug 20187 answers, last by owdbob 19:06 Tue 07th Aug 2018
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I Prize Cryptic No 2337 - Two To Finish

Hello everyone! I need two to finish i 2337: 12d Academic process: take current positions in a new way (6,5) t???r? t?a?k 14a Carton, possibly, to finish back behind yard in Seychelles (6) ?y???y...
06:43 Mon 06th Aug 20184 answers, last by owdbob 07:27 Mon 06th Aug 2018
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I Prize Cryptic No 2301

Baffled. 26ac "Smoother edge and line possibly available? THis suggests you can't be sure (6,7) I have G?D?L? E?E?R?M Gadfly something? Anybody with the solution out there and have I gone wrong...
04:43 Mon 25th Jun 20184 answers, last by owdbob 05:02 Mon 25th Jun 2018

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