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thebadger | 18:36 Sun 23rd Dec 2018 | Crosswords
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Any help parsing the last two pesky clues would be appreciated...

Emperor's essential oil (4) O_T_
Otto? But can't see why

Strengthening supports from trees are suggested
F_RS
I assume firs but again, can't parse it
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Avatar Image Mamyalynne
Otto is a double def, Emperor and an oil
18:37 Sun 23rd Dec 2018
Avatar Image Toorak
Double definition - emperor otto & otto (attar) - an essential oil
Furs (sounds like firs)
18:38 Sun 23rd Dec 2018
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Thanks!
18:38 Sun 23rd Dec 2018
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Why is that Strengthening support?
18:39 Sun 23rd Dec 2018
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Otto - double definition - Holy Roman Emperor & another word for attar (of roses; oil)

Furs - "firs", suggested

Chambers has "...a strengthening piece nailed to a rafter..."
18:39 Sun 23rd Dec 2018
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https://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Quizzes-and-Puzzles/Crosswords/Question1637921.html
18:40 Sun 23rd Dec 2018
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Thanks lie-in-king
That was pretty obscure!
18:42 Sun 23rd Dec 2018

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