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retrocop | 13:01 Thu 05th Dec 2013 | Crosswords
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Confirmation of following clues would be appreciated.
No room for her in the auberge(5) I have M???E.Is it Marie?as No room in the inn(auberge)
A number of girls pulling Christmas pints(5). I have E?G?T.If it is EIGHT I can't see the word play.
As a rule,give up after small loss.(5) I have ??I?N.Is it Reign (rule).If so where does small loss come into it?
Thanks in advance for any help
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8 maids a milking
13:04 Thu 05th Dec 2013
reign = resign-s (give up minus small)
8 maids a milking
Marie=Mary in French - as auberge = inn
2.Eight maids a -milking.
3.Re(s)ign
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Thank you both very much.Your explanation of the word play was especially helpful as I was half certain of the answers but needed some assurance

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