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08012006

Telegraph cryptic 25751

I recall that Barry Cryer once said on "I'm sorry I haven't a clue" that the Rev Spooner would have described Clive Anderson as a shining wit, but I am stuck on 25 across "It keeps hot pot for...

keltiejack

flower and plant quiz

any ideas on these last few clues? 1... to which add HIJKLMNO(9) 2 charge for lifting(10) 3 writing implement with stalk(9) 4 penny pinching(60 5 tick coupon to get bird a drink(10) 6 Gabriel a...

sellotape59

Am trying a new crossword but just can't get into it. 1)We envy her and not suprisingly at times 5,3,3,4 2)PM meets resistance in ciy - it may be a bitter blow 9 Maybe these will get me going Thank...

tazmac25

The Colours Quiz

Question 19 In Trouble! Fire a ? the question amrk is a colour - i have an answer but would like a confirm from someone - I think it is a shade of red - anyone agree or disagree? many thanks in...

smokey1

Today's Times

A life of the Marches is very dark, lit badly. (8,5) K?????T??, D?A?? Markings on bat from China (6,7) ??L???, P?T???? Sort of TV of course that's not working (6,7) C???E?, ??M???? I've tried...

wilstan22

DT Toughie 27

13a Attempt to follow book about apparatus relating to mathematical subject (12) 16a Criminal at the bar linked to head of state? That's astonishing (12)

Old Gits

eye 374

22ac "Poles (a pair) sticking tip in two poles (6) 25 ac "Tabloid dropping leader on Labour's chief '******** bad'" (8) For the language I apologise. But we can win ?100 and it was the only crossword...

biscuitben

Times Jumbo 780

Having a v slow week - must be the credit crunch. Can anyone help me with the last few? 23A Transport to/from docks B _ A _ T _ A _ _ 16A Made thin/thinner _ T _ E _ U _ _ _ D 56A Bird of woodpecker...

jenbin

Sun Tel Cryptic 2453

Really late doing this as away until yesterday - one left before I can get this in post. 20 dn Give back the balance and have nothing again (7) RE--O-E. Want to put restore but can't see why. Any help...

mrs_overall

Water related quiz

1. Supports mast on foot(4) 2. Trophy fish! (5) -s--r 3. A short trip out but hot inside wetsuit (7)

zinnie

Daily Mail Today

Can anyone help with these three? 19a......At last,different menu coming-it takes ages (4-9) TIME,????U?ING 14d......It's played in nightclub endlessly(4) ?I?? 20d Composer swaps parts,getting...

Mountainjoe

Guardian 24,517

1d Christian article cut up, film sheet (8) ***A*O** 20a A little flower among politically bluebells (8) *A*I*L*N Thank you

itstwins2

Lovatts Crossword Cryptic (very stuck|)

5 to go! any idea's? Make a huge impression outside window (3) ?o? Right on time for American dance and exercise class (6) ??u??? Leaves dish (5) p???d Their coats might become jumpers (4) ??r? They...

lovequiz

whittington cricket club quiz

59 the boil also had this nickname 8 68 a real live singing doll 4 83 made oca shuffle 4 2 8 84 shot , discuc , hammer and javelin are all examples 6 86 not a pass 4 89 left winger who complemented...

poodledoo

sound-a-like words

15 ) Small But Strong 29) Look to the Type 7) Ellens shopping quest Answers are a pair of words which sound alike, but are spelt differently. e.g two & too

fleurbird

Up in the Air

I would appreciate any clues for the following: 14. Mammals that emerged from reptiles' lips 12 40 Spy organisation captures a dishonourable man-but a chirpy one! 6 I have Siskin but not sure 49...

PuzzlingGal

Huh?

One hundred awarded distinction (3) TON. I don't understand this, neither definition nor wordplay.

swordann1962

Woman magazine crossword

can anyone help 25d break the balance 4 letters r_s_ thought it might be risk but not sure

DEBBIEWISE06

cryptic clues

hi can't get a couple if anyone can help please 1.actor and east european surronding fallen tree too (5,6) this starts with a P 2.actress arranging open-air hols (6,5) i think its sheila something?...

hummelhummel

local quiz

what is the next entry in each sequence?.......2,4,3,27,4,256,5................ high card,pair,flush,run,flush,run................. red,blue,white,black,orange..............

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