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nicat | 12:18 Sat 11th Jan 2014 | Crosswords
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16d Mate initially needs ten cycles as competitor (8) o-p-n-n- so the answer is opponent. I can see the anangram of ten at the end and the n form need, but why is oppo a mate? Please explain TIA
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OPPO = mate; initial of ten = T, then anagram of TEN as you say.
Army slang for best mate
sorry, should have written "initial pf Needs"
16d.Opponent( Oppo is slang for a friend or mate.
"oppo" may be short for "opposite number" hence mate or friend.

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