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alanrwill

Indy 8351

Last one! 10a. Handle the most common irregular verbs(6) I have -e-a-e, and think it is 'behave' - verbs be and have. But 'handle'? I don't see it....
17:12 Tue 23rd Jul 20132 answers, last by alanrwill 21:32 Tue 23rd Jul 2013
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Thelwell

Inde 8351

Help please 11ac-8 letters-amateur takes part in endless squash matches ? O? H??? S Thank you...
15:17 Sat 20th Jul 20134 answers, last by alanrwill 23:20 Sat 20th Jul 2013
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alanrwill

St4539

Just cant see last one 18A Her nest may become empty if leaves dry?(6) m?m?y Something to do with dessicated mummies?
20:05 Fri 31st May 20132 answers, last by alanrwill 20:53 Fri 31st May 2013
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bruisersnan

Cryptic

Good man in the river finds savoury. 5 Letters T - - - - The way beer becomes less fresh. 5 Letters - - - - e Robin loves a bringer of bad luck! 6 Letters H - - - - - Thank you....
19:52 Fri 31st May 20135 answers, last by frugalfred 20:01 Fri 31st May 2013
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alanrwill

St4537

Wordplay question please. 11A Express poll, underlying support unchanged (2,2) Fairly sure it is 'as is' but cant see why. (Maybe an acronym for a poll?) Also, 21A Pieces of fiction adsvanced before...
10:35 Mon 13th May 20134 answers, last by alanrwill 17:33 Mon 13th May 2013
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bibblebub

Cheslea V Manc

20 mins to go and it's rather a good game - who's going to win???
17:30 Sun 14th Apr 201322 answers, last by alanrwill 09:58 Wed 17th Apr 2013
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alanrwill

Indy 8267

Last one, 13A. Leave already wingless lark with no tail (5) I have s-a-a. Assuming these are correct, the only word I can come up with is "shama" which is a type of bird but cannot see the wordplay....
09:32 Wed 17th Apr 20134 answers, last by alanrwill 09:53 Wed 17th Apr 2013
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alanrwill

Last One...

13a. Leave already wingless lark with no tail. (5) I think s-a-a, but now doubting last 'a'. Shama I found is a bird but no other insights!! Help please....
00:05 Wed 17th Apr 20132 answers, last by alanrwill 09:44 Wed 17th Apr 2013
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alanrwill

8136

Last one! 15d weird! Addams 8 finally has one day off in college(religious one). (9) 8 is 'butler' hence i think last letter of Lurch. Odd to start and then anagram of 'has a or i (d)ay'. Something...
00:22 Tue 13th Nov 20123 answers, last by alanrwill 01:52 Tue 13th Nov 2012
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alanrwill

Independent Prize Crossword 8022 Saturday June 30th 2012

Last 2. 17d Roll it up on officer's initiation. (7) b-t-i-m. And 10a. Use minute type. (4) m--- Many thanks.
18:38 Mon 02nd Jul 20126 answers, last by alanrwill 21:24 Mon 02nd Jul 2012
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mikey4444

Sunday Times

Has anyone noticed that the top prize in the Sunday Times crossword has changed ? Its now a rolled gold fountain pen, not a solid silver one. I have won the silver pen twice before, so it would be...
07:34 Mon 25th Jun 20123 answers, last by alanrwill 10:31 Sun 01st Jul 2012
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alanrwill

Sunday Times Prize Crossword 2012 Sunday July 1st 2012

Just about done but can't see word play for 21a Bargain housing indeed around for those on soft left (6) I think 'pinkos' but apart from reversed 'so' for indeed??? Ty
10:14 Sun 01st Jul 20128 answers, last by factor30 10:25 Sun 01st Jul 2012
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alanrwill

ST 4478

Just finished but, as often, construction of one eludes me. 19ac. "Bowl over American tenor captivated by upright" Answer must be 'astound' (bowl over), but can't see why.
16:43 Sun 25th Mar 20125 answers, last by alanrwill 16:51 Sun 25th Mar 2012
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alanrwill

ST 4476

Last one, 8d slang word for "prison"- time. (4). Also why 6d anagram?
13:15 Sun 11th Mar 20129 answers, last by alanrwill 13:23 Sun 11th Mar 2012
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alanrwill

ST 4471 13d presumably "shortsword" but can't see why. Thoughts appreciated

ST 4471 13d presumably "shortsword" but can't see why. Thoughts appreciated
11:17 Sun 05th Feb 20123 answers, last by alanrwill 11:39 Sun 05th Feb 2012
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alanrwill

ST4438

Last one - "Set of steps in fashion mentioned"(5) Sounds like fashion? Cant get there
15:58 Sun 19th Jun 20112 answers, last by alanrwill 16:31 Sun 19th Jun 2011
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degiorgio22

ST 4435

Last one. 10 across. One found out and about on river vehicle (7) I have A - T - C - R Is this autocar?...
19:10 Sun 29th May 20115 answers, last by alanrwill 13:57 Mon 30th May 2011
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alanrwill

ST4417

19 down "A bit of poetry mothers got hold of"(7) Presumably is 'modicum' - either mom or mum outside doesnt seem to scan. Also, 9 ac. "My! French fashion reaches a town in...
11:19 Sun 23rd Jan 20116 answers, last by alanrwill 12:35 Sun 23rd Jan 2011
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mlso1

Sunday Times 4416

22a Is there a mistake in the clue? Should it read "Send back magazine issue"? Lynn
20:30 Sun 16th Jan 20115 answers, last by ChuckB 23:08 Sun 16th Jan 2011
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BACKHOUSE

ST 4391

9a.Split up part of guitar. ?R?T answer is fret but I don"t get the "split up" bit. 21a.Doctor respects some staff.anagram of respects is sceptres--but thats plural whereas staff is...
10:52 Sun 25th Jul 201021 answers, last by geo0939 13:14 Tue 27th Jul 2010

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