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Local paper cryptic

Can i possibly run 3 of my answers by you crossword experts?
Lever over is first somewhat properly (6) p--i-s- (prissy)
Go away with big boots on (4,1,4) t-k- a -i-- (take a hike)
Well mannered enough (6) -e---t (decent)
11:45 Sat 05th May 2012
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roslyn251254
yes prissy pry - lever with is s(first of somewhat) inside
11:48 Sat 05th May 2012
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cathfromsaron
prissy doesn't fit the gaps?

take a hike looks good

could be decent, but i would wait for more letters
11:49 Sat 05th May 2012
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roslyn251254
other two look good too
11:49 Sat 05th May 2012
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Wharton
1 prissy
lever = pry + is + s (1st letter of somewhat)
11:50 Sat 05th May 2012
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charity-baker47
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sorry cathfromsaron I put an extra - in so prissy will be ok. got an e now for last one -e-e-t. decent only word I can think of. Thanks to you and roslyn251254
11:54 Sat 05th May 2012

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