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The Crossword Club

Hello Is anyone else a subscriber to this? the one in Awbridge, Romsey? The web site seems to be not working and e-mails are 'bouncing' back. Is anyone else having the same problems?...
09:51 Thu 02nd Jan 20148 answers, last by EileenD 13:34 Sat 04th Jan 2014
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Inquisitor 1314

I've filled the grid and think I have the empty cells in the right places, these don't seem to make any particular shape or sense to me! But, I can't find the five letter 'supporting role' and have no...
10:32 Sun 29th Dec 20137 answers, last by boreas 12:13 Sun 29th Dec 2013
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Independent 8488

I hope everyone had a Very Happy Christmas. I'm stuck on 26 across: Red setter needs lead for example, having gone away previously (6) _E_T_E That's assuming the 'T' is correct from 14 down:...
10:24 Sat 28th Dec 20133 answers, last by Ripper 10:50 Sat 28th Dec 2013
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Radio Times Xmas Crossword 52

I'm stuck on 44across: Sets out without opening notes for writers (7) _C_I_E_ Could you also explain the wordplay. Thanks in advance...
09:46 Mon 16th Dec 20133 answers, last by Ripper 10:18 Mon 16th Dec 2013
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Inquisitor 1312

I need to understand the wordplay of 32 down: Parasite, one bleeding cattle endlessly (4) _LEA I assume it's flea, but have no idea why! Thanks in advance...
09:12 Mon 16th Dec 20136 answers, last by boreas 16:31 Tue 17th Dec 2013
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Independent 8477

Help please! 19across Offers cryptic hint about setter? (3,3) H_T _E_ Locically it's Hit men, but I don't understand the definition 25 down: Revolutionary calendar finally adopted by Robespierre (a...
15:38 Sun 15th Dec 20135 answers, last by Ripper 15:47 Sun 15th Dec 2013
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Inquisitor 1311

Please could somebody help me with: 40 across: River submerges Cameron currently holding pictures at National Trust's office (6) DE_EN_ and 33 down: Those in community reached by advertising chap with...
13:24 Wed 11th Dec 20134 answers, last by Ripper 14:42 Wed 11th Dec 2013
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Inquisitor 1310

I'm all filled in and have the cryptic clue (from the extra letters) have the fifth thematic item. But, now I'm stuck with what to write below the grid. All I can come up with is the last word. Could...
12:50 Sun 01st Dec 201311 answers, last by boreas 23:41 Tue 03rd Dec 2013
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Independent 8465

Can anyone help with 14 down: Distraught UN left eastern beach on which Castro may have stood (5,4) R_B_N _E_L Thanks in advance...
13:51 Sat 30th Nov 20133 answers, last by kayakamina 14:00 Sat 30th Nov 2013
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Radio Times 49

I'm stuck on 6 down: Off-centre, like certain gardens (5) _E_E_ Thanks in advance...
12:07 Wed 27th Nov 20139 answers, last by stocksman 12:32 Wed 27th Nov 2013
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Inquisitor 1309

Thought I was finished then realised I'd miss one! 6 down: Deposits being accepted by old charater (7) LOES_ _S The letter before the final 's' is e or o Could someone explain the wordplay of both 6...
10:02 Tue 26th Nov 20132 answers, last by Ripper 11:04 Tue 26th Nov 2013
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Inquisitor 1309

I'm stuck on two answers: 29 down: Plaintive pre-Liberal politician finally elected as constituent (7) WHIN_NG 38 down: Run out: this enables Vettori to drive (the first two letters 'KE' are ignored...
15:32 Mon 25th Nov 20133 answers, last by Ripper 17:14 Mon 25th Nov 2013
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Independent Cryptic 8459

PLease can anyone help me with 19 down: Distance between areas is right, note (8) A_IE_A_E also could you please explain the worplay. Thanks in advance...
10:48 Sun 24th Nov 20131 answer, last by glasman 10:50 Sun 24th Nov 2013
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Inquisitor 1306

Nearly there, but I could do with some help 'explaning': 3 down: Hard ball glues, Yanks confess, keeping balls together for cannons (7) NUR_IN_ (glues is removed) I'm thinking it's nursing, but having...
09:48 Mon 04th Nov 20134 answers, last by Ripper 12:47 Mon 04th Nov 2013
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Independent 8441

I'm stuck on three: 1 down: Lost ship located south of main island (3,5) _E_ L_R_Y 2 down: Not upfront with paying passenger (chinese?) (3,7) _A_ E_S_U_N 6 down: Not at all uplifting - see rough-edged...
10:31 Sun 03rd Nov 20133 answers, last by Ripper 10:54 Sun 03rd Nov 2013
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Radio Times 45

I'm pretty sure I've got the answers but don't understand the wordplay, can anyone explain it to me? 2 down: Spirit price cut is a bit of a blow (6,4) _A_A_E _H_P (karate chop - it's the Karate bit I...
10:23 Thu 31st Oct 20137 answers, last by Ripper 12:08 Thu 31st Oct 2013
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Inquisitor 1305

I've filled in the grid (and spotted many references to the milestone) I've got the rhetorical question. But now I'm completely stuck! "each of four answers describes a pair of others etc....." I've...
13:15 Sun 27th Oct 201344 answers, last by Ornis 12:08 Wed 30th Oct 2013
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Independent 8435

I've got answers for, but don't understand the wordplay of these clues, please could someone enlighten me? 1 across: Can wobble through missing handlebar on your bike? (3,1,6) I think it's not a...
10:11 Sun 27th Oct 20137 answers, last by kayakamina 10:39 Sun 27th Oct 2013
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Inquisitor 1304

Last one: 6 down: Devoted prisoner gave up on escaping (9) CON_I_ _ED (I want it to be convicted, but can't work out the wordplay) Thanks in advance...
13:02 Sun 20th Oct 20137 answers, last by Neveracrossword 15:04 Sun 20th Oct 2013
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Saturday Independent 8429

Please could someone explain the wordplay of the following? 1 down: Some manure is mulched up with less finesse (8) _L_M_I_R (flimsier?) 6 down: Conservative attack forcefully scraps hospital...
09:32 Sun 20th Oct 20133 answers, last by Ripper 10:09 Sun 20th Oct 2013

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