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Spectator 1922

I am stuck on the following: 8A. Opening time ignored character (4) ??E? 20A. They're tops for shedding pounds and stones! (4) S?A? Is this spas? 29A. Police station for deputy PM? Not half (4) TA??...
14:58 Wed 15th Jul 200915 answers, last by Pentalpha8 21:11 Wed 15th Jul 2009
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appledumplin

Spectator 1921

I can't get 14A or 23A. 14A: Short smart rig mostly containing gas ?i?ric. I want nitric but not sure why. 23A: Old slums Ruaidhari certainly visits ?o????y. No idea on this one. Thank you!
10:49 Sun 05th Jul 20096 answers, last by appledumplin 16:09 Sun 05th Jul 2009
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Spectator 1884

Could I have a hint regarding the theme please? (I don't have a copy of Brewers yet, am waiting for delivery!)
19:00 Tue 07th Oct 20083 answers, last by appledumplin 21:48 Tue 07th Oct 2008
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Spectator 1883

I only have 42A left but can't see it. Thick-skinned monsters shot alien pheasants. a_i_n_le_h_n_s I thought it was an anagram of alien pheasants but can't make anything of it. Thanks in advance.
21:00 Wed 01st Oct 20082 answers, last by appledumplin 21:02 Wed 01st Oct 2008
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Spectator 1880 - Just one left!

Does anyone have the answer for 17D please? A diagrammatic representation of family relationships in Spain and Morocco brought in by policemen (6) I have ?com?p and am completely stumped.
17:27 Thu 11th Sep 20083 answers, last by crofter 17:32 Thu 11th Sep 2008
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Spectator 1876

The unclued light at 14A is evading me: oli? I have olio or olid as options but neither seems to make sense. Also, I don't have all the spare letters to make the phrase. I have spare letters from 24A,...
19:32 Thu 14th Aug 20084 answers, last by appledumplin 11:38 Fri 15th Aug 2008
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Spectator 1868

Am getting nowhere fast this week! Help with the following would be much appreciated: 9D Etruscan VIPs in endless love with somebodies (9) ??????n?? 19D See poor musician pinching 100 cowberries? (10)...
19:17 Tue 17th Jun 200810 answers, last by logobore1 21:44 Mon 23rd Jun 2008
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Spectator 1864

I have the theme sorted, just can't get these last 4 clues. Can anyone give me a hint please? 39A Mama Cass, perhaps, felt so liberated E?L?O? 7D Clip tail of frigate bird ??i?e 8D Produced unread...
14:31 Wed 21st May 20085 answers, last by kettledrum 14:47 Wed 21st May 2008
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Spectator 1861

Hi, I'm new to this site. I've answered all the clues in this week's Spectator crossword but am really stuck with the perimeter of the puzzle. Could I have a hint please? Many thanks.
21:02 Sun 27th Apr 20085 answers, last by Rapparee 11:14 Mon 28th Apr 2008

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