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6a Like some bulls in a shop ultimately breaking china(5) P?P?L
Can't see what this could be other than papal or pupil,any help as always much appreciated.
17:08 Sat 21st Jul 2012
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Lie-in King
6a Papal - 'a (sho)p' (in = breaking) 'pal' (china [plate] = mate)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papal_bull
17:10 Sat 21st Jul 2012
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Zabadak
PAPAL bulls are decrees from the Vatican. a (sho)p breaks pal
17:11 Sat 21st Jul 2012
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woodyallan
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Many thanks to you both.
17:41 Sat 21st Jul 2012

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