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Times Big Book Of Crosswords

Please parse these for me . Tried my best but can't. Rounded mouldings , first part of work on circles. Ans Ovoli Relating to prime . 29 or 31 perhaps.Ans Thirtyish. Eliza's retained a bit of brass...
12:20 Thu 24th Dec 20209 answers, last by barnaclebill58 13:04 Thu 24th Dec 2020
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The Essex Oil Traders

It was reported that they made millions. I get that they bought some oil contracts but because of the lack of storage capacity , they actually got paid to buy them. Let just suppose that they got paid...
14:07 Wed 23rd Dec 2020
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Sunday Times 4934

Asked yesterday was 4dn: “Because of this her echo gets through (6).” 15ac: “One form of power that’s about to switch (8).” 21dn: “Gadget had twin zips and diamonds all over (6). The answers were...
20:23 Mon 21st Dec 202014 answers, last by Togo 20:54 Mon 21st Dec 2020
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Times Book Of Cryptic Crosswords

Not getting any better ! Please parse these for me. Back in nick he died a wealthy man. Ans Nabob.Nab is nick but can't see the bo part. On the make ? A possibility. Ans Resort . Celebrity's deed,...
21:17 Fri 11th Dec 20208 answers, last by Mamyalynne 23:01 Fri 11th Dec 2020
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Times Big Book Of Crosswords

I thought I was finally going to solve one of these unaided. But I was left with "Walk with a limp, restricted in two areas" A?a?e?a . After 30 mins of going through the alphabet gave up and found...
22:43 Sat 05th Dec 20204 answers, last by Captain2 22:55 Sat 05th Dec 2020
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Times Book Of Cryptic Crosswords

I'd be grateful for the parsing of these. (As an aside I think it would have been better to have say 60 crosswords with the answers fully explained rather than 200 with just the answers). Going into...
21:35 Fri 27th Nov 20208 answers, last by Mamyalynne 21:40 Fri 27th Nov 2020
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Homes Under The Hammer Estimates Before And After

I've noticed recently that quite a few times the estate agent says that when done up the house should sell for , say , £120 000. The person pays over the odds and is in for ,say. £130 000 . But lo and...
12:30 Thu 26th Nov 202011 answers, last by emmie 14:07 Thu 26th Nov 2020
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Freestanding Dishwasher Stuck Between Kitchen Units

The width of the dishwasher is 600mm. The gap between the units must be 601mm. I need to get it out but can't grip the sides. Similarly the gap at the top is about 2mm. Unlike a washing machine where...
13:19 Tue 10th Nov 202013 answers, last by bhg481 17:53 Tue 10th Nov 2020
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Times Book Of Crosswords

I have spent ages trying to unsuccessfully parse. Thanks in advance. See painter has omitted line. Ans Ely (get that ) but there are several painters with a first name of Elly. Constitutional expert?...
20:27 Wed 04th Nov 20208 answers, last by barnaclebill58 20:50 Wed 04th Nov 2020
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Getting A New Pc Installed At Home During Lockdown

Wasn't sure where to post this . I've ordered a new computer from a local supplier who is currenlty building it and was intending to install it next Friday. While I'm hoping he will still do it ,...
22:43 Sat 31st Oct 202020 answers, last by barnaclebill58 14:35 Mon 02nd Nov 2020
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Times Big Book Of Crosswords

Dress coat perhaps made to officer's requirement. Ans "order arms". I know that "order arms" can be the command of an officer but can't get the dress coat bit. Thanks...
13:27 Mon 26th Oct 20205 answers, last by Calibax 14:10 Mon 26th Oct 2020
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Times Big Books Of Cryptic Crosswords

I'd be grateful for the parsing of these. Communicate with husband , exchanging letters. Ans Converse. (=Communicate) Girl, out of practice , has to try again. Ans Rehear (I get the try again bit)...
11:33 Sun 25th Oct 202010 answers, last by Captain2 12:53 Sun 25th Oct 2020
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Times Big Book Of Cryptic Crosswords

Eye one initially appearing during Debussy piece? Ans Late comer . I have tried Mr Google for Debussy compositions but that hasn't helped me parse. Thanks...
09:32 Wed 21st Oct 202010 answers, last by bobbinwales 14:28 Wed 21st Oct 2020
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Times Book Of Cryptic Crosswords

I'm not getting much better! Can't parse these. Thanks Live in an artist’s studio. Ans “On the air” -which is live but where does the artist’s studio fit in? Zoë doesn’t have quite such a dotty...
08:13 Mon 19th Oct 202010 answers, last by Hagen 09:41 Mon 19th Oct 2020
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Times Book Of Cryptic Crosswords

Across. Abandoning principles of proper setting for this era. Ans Decadent. I can see decade but where does nt come from please (assuming I'm on the right lines) Down Pop in for Fifties' revival...
20:30 Wed 14th Oct 20202 answers, last by Neveracrossword 20:33 Wed 14th Oct 2020
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Times Big Book Of Crosswords

Across: Single climber entering gallery of national character. Ans Italinate. I can get the I for single and the Tate gallery but not the alin or lina for climber . How does that work please? Down:...
08:51 Tue 13th Oct 20204 answers, last by Lie-in King 13:13 Tue 13th Oct 2020
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Times Big Book Of Crosswords

Can't see how these parse I regret. Across clue Artistic technique that's succeeded-behold! Ans Secco Down clue A new wine, for instance, put over fruit.Ans Satsuma. Thanks...
12:47 Mon 12th Oct 20203 answers, last by Lie-in King 13:12 Mon 12th Oct 2020
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Times Big Book Of Cryptic Crosswords

It's depressing when not only do you fail to solve the clue, but you can't work it out even when you have the answer. Please put me out of my misery. Acrosses. Was happier when getting up , usually....
21:12 Sun 11th Oct 20205 answers, last by barnaclebill58 21:26 Sun 11th Oct 2020
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Times Big Book Of Crosswords Vol3

I'd be grateful for the parsing of the following. Get round. Ans catch Fury that is shown at first -one should clean up . Ans scavenger (down clue) 1000 missing church epic. Ans iliad Thanks...
12:59 Sun 11th Oct 20204 answers, last by barnaclebill58 14:14 Sun 11th Oct 2020
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Dm Fri

4d Idiot's radical show behind houses. M?r?n. Must be moron but can't parse. Hope I'm not being moronic in not seeing it!...
11:48 Sat 10th Oct 20201 answer, last by Neveracrossword 11:50 Sat 10th Oct 2020

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