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Inquisitor 1303

I'm stuck! I've got the grid filled in apart from 2 letters in 22 down. I've got (i think) the shared thematic definition. But I'm having trouble with the 'pairs of letters' I've got pairs for most...
15:25 Mon 14th Oct 20138 answers, last by boreas 01:13 Wed 16th Oct 2013
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Independent Cryptic 2013

I'm stuck on two: 20 across: Work unit will open according to paediatrician (8) _S_E_G_R and 2 down: Weighed down by earth - there's a bit to carry (5) T_X_D (is it taxed? and if so, why) Thanks in...
09:42 Sun 13th Oct 20133 answers, last by Ripper 10:18 Sun 13th Oct 2013
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Inquisitor 1302

PLease could someone help (and explain the wordplay) of: 19 across: Electroplated one hard silvery metal about section of shell (11 with extra word) is it episternal? 35 across:One poet's untold...
15:46 Mon 07th Oct 20134 answers, last by Ripper 08:16 Tue 08th Oct 2013
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Independent 8417

I'm stuck on two: 18 across: Foreign cup-tie, score one against continental club? (11) E_R_S_E_T_C 2 down: Viewr's part of subject by Turner (6) R_T_N_ (I'm assuming retina, but have no idea why!)...
13:55 Sun 06th Oct 20133 answers, last by Ripper 14:28 Sun 06th Oct 2013
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Radio Times 41

Please can someone explain 7 down: Reading about rook at a meeting (2,10) I_ C_N_E_E_C I'm sure the answer should be In Conference (at a meeting) but can't make head nor tail of the wordplay!! Thanks...
09:23 Thu 03rd Oct 20137 answers, last by Mamyalynne 10:08 Thu 03rd Oct 2013
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Inquisitor 1301

Please can some kind person help me with two clues & explain the wordplay: 18 across Base makes this clue literally about height (6) _I_MU_ 8 down: Glossy magazine mostly about a Frankish tribe (5)...
09:33 Wed 02nd Oct 20136 answers, last by Ripper 12:10 Wed 02nd Oct 2013
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Independent Crossword 8411

Please can anyone help me with: 12 across: Send out for editor to render children's book less interesting? (7,4) W(?)_ _ _ R _ D _ _ _ N 19 across: Bridge players can move a top card so cunningly (10)...
08:57 Sun 29th Sep 20137 answers, last by Ripper 09:17 Sun 29th Sep 2013
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Independent 8405

6down: most in Rosé garden might be attacked by one ? (7) - - p -e - t sorry about typing but I'm doing this on a mobile and have no idea how to do capitAls etc!...
08:53 Sun 22nd Sep 20132 answers, last by Ripper 09:19 Sun 22nd Sep 2013
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Radio Times 38

16 across: Change the score if run in a series (7) _R_A_G_ 21 across: Large city's relative security is curtailed (6) _I_B_I Any help appreciated, epecially with an explanation of the wordplay Thanks...
10:27 Tue 10th Sep 20139 answers, last by Ripper 11:33 Tue 10th Sep 2013
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Inquisitor 1297

Nearly there! Need some help with: 25 across: Fish copies before departing backwars (5) PARR_ 32 down: Contraption to tidy harem's room getting hot (6) _OO_AH an explanation of the wordplay would be...
12:55 Sun 01st Sep 20133 answers, last by Ripper 14:24 Sun 01st Sep 2013
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Independent 8387

Hello Can someone help me with: 13 down: Run-down crappy cafe - round side for admittance (7-3) U_C_R_D - _O_ Thanks in advance...
09:13 Sun 01st Sep 20133 answers, last by Ripper 09:46 Sun 01st Sep 2013
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Inquisitor 1296

Just stuck on one clue. 33 across: Get the better of section of party - united power (old and new) (7, 2 words) WI_ UPON Please could someone explain the word play as well, also the non-used letter is...
10:29 Mon 26th Aug 20132 answers, last by Ripper 10:57 Mon 26th Aug 2013
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Inquisitor 1295

AS usual I'm stuck on the 'wordplay' for three answers, although I'm sure I've got the answers. 30 across: Foolish escapade terminates thus (5) INA_E (inane) 5 down:Ancient person in Middle East?...
14:37 Mon 19th Aug 20134 answers, last by Calibax 17:48 Mon 19th Aug 2013
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Independent 8375

I'm stuck on two: 6 across: Old hit line kept about protecting anonym ultimately? (4,4,3,4) D_N_ T_L_ H_M _I_E 17 down: Patient left winger, one in enforced absence from football? (6) _A_I_N Can...
09:09 Sun 18th Aug 20139 answers, last by Ripper 10:12 Sun 18th Aug 2013
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Inquisitor 1294

All done, except could some kind person explain the wordplay in two clues: 45 across Optics start to empty in Glaswegian joints (4) (an 's' needs to be removed) I think it must be eyes. 5 down:...
10:15 Mon 12th Aug 20137 answers, last by boreas 21:42 Tue 13th Aug 2013
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Prizes Galore August

Page 42. Has anyone cracked this one yet? I've got the letters MONST_ & _POLI_. South American river = Amazon Mary's husband = Joseph Fix, firmly as a ship perhaps = anchor Lee Harvey...
08:46 Fri 09th Aug 20133 answers, last by Baldric 09:25 Fri 09th Aug 2013
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Inquisitor 1293

I'm nearly all filled in and have the six affected answers that are unclued. But I've no idea as to the identity of the quintet members (although I've got a dog!) Any hints would be appreciated. Also...
15:12 Mon 05th Aug 20139 answers, last by Ripper 09:06 Tue 06th Aug 2013
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Independent 8357

I'm stuck in the left hand corner. 17 down: Water tick, one climbing fishing tackle (7) M_I_T_ _ (I'm thinking maintop?) 24 across: Items to decrease in goodness, originally robust beforehand (7)...
08:34 Sun 28th Jul 20133 answers, last by Ripper 09:11 Sun 28th Jul 2013
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Inquisitor 1291

I'm completely stuck (must be the heat!) I think I know the theme, but I've only filled in about half the grid and I'm getting nowhere! Could anyone please give me a hint to get me started again?...
12:56 Mon 22nd Jul 201322 answers, last by Gregsdad 22:11 Fri 26th Jul 2013
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Independent 8351

Can anyone help with 12 across: Label a bourgeous house unnecessarily elaborate (6) _A_O_R Thanks in advance...
10:59 Sun 21st Jul 20133 answers, last by Ripper 11:11 Sun 21st Jul 2013

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