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Mephisto on-line

Looks like the free on-line version of Mephisto has gone the same way as The Listener and can now only be accessed by joining The Times Crossword Club or buying the ST. Which is fair enough... but I...
02:42 Sun 01st Feb 20093 answers, last by bathtub 05:11 Tue 03rd Feb 2009
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Spectator 1895 'Typical' by Doc

This is now online at: http://www.spectator.co.uk/article_assets/arti cledir_6388/3194411/crossword.pdf Note also the addendum to the Christmas crossword!
16:53 Tue 30th Dec 200830 answers, last by smithies 14:43 Sat 03rd Jan 2009
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News Statesman Christmas Crossword

Here's their festive offering, the only one they ever put online: http://www.newstatesman.com/2008/12/christmas- crossword-away-shows
04:19 Sat 20th Dec 20081 answer, last by kayakamina 09:35 Sat 20th Dec 2008
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Spectator Christmas crossword

If 117a (islands' academy had a course) is ARAN, I'm baffled (or should I say baffied?) by 105d. Is it a 'club member', or is it otherwise connected to the key word? Also, I'd appreciate a hint on...
03:48 Sat 20th Dec 20081 answer, last by AHearer 08:28 Sat 20th Dec 2008
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Azed 1,903

12a. Ancient resting-place, just what one's after in the earth (4) ?ITE Can't get this one at all. I'm sure it's obvious, but…
04:12 Tue 18th Nov 20083 answers, last by bathtub 04:28 Tue 18th Nov 2008
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Genius 65

Last one. Help much appreciated. 17a. Later caught with one good at mating, I like a stroke (5) I?T?L
18:11 Thu 13th Nov 20082 answers, last by bathtub 03:19 Fri 14th Nov 2008
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Mephisto 2515

8d. Key in this detail of shock? (4) LOC? I'm assuming this is LOCK, but I'm not totally convinced. Anyone have any better ideas?
04:27 Tue 11th Nov 20082 answers, last by bathtub 01:28 Wed 12th Nov 2008
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Everyman 3240

13a. Star part (not the lead) (5) A?T?R I believe this is ACTOR, but for some reason keep doubting the solution. Confirmations or alternatives with explanations gratefully received!
05:20 Mon 03rd Nov 20084 answers, last by bathtub 03:34 Tue 04th Nov 2008
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Azed 1898

Have really struggled this week, maybe it's me or the cluing really is laboured. Anyway, last one, solution and explanation much appreciated. 28dn. Stony maiden, a stunner, type not appearing in bed...
03:45 Tue 14th Oct 20084 answers, last by bathtub 15:04 Tue 14th Oct 2008
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Mephisto 2500

Mephisto 2500 ('Milestone Mephisto') is available on-line here: http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/art s_and_entertainment/games_and_puzzles/article4 391140.ece Sadly, it doesn't measure up to...
03:37 Sun 27th Jul 20082 answers, last by Rapparee 21:23 Mon 28th Jul 2008
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Mephisto 2493

Can be found here: http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/art s_and_entertainment/games_and_puzzles/article4 074185.ece
02:08 Sun 08th Jun 20081 answer, last by baitress 10:14 Mon 09th Jun 2008
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The Generalist June 2008

19d. St John's holy Devonshire village (6) I?S?O? All I can find for this is INSTOW, which indeed has a church dedicated to St John the Baptist... but that seems a little tenuous. Anyone have other...
02:58 Thu 05th Jun 20083 answers, last by bathtub 02:24 Fri 06th Jun 2008
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Mephisto 2492

Mephisto is back online after a three-week absence: http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/art s_and_entertainment/games_and_puzzles/article4 022035.ece
16:37 Sun 01st Jun 20081 answer, last by cruciverbali 09:08 Fri 06th Jun 2008
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Mephisto 2481

This week's Mephisto is here: http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/art s_and_entertainment/games_and_puzzles/article3 547129.ece
04:29 Sun 16th Mar 20082 answers, last by jocon 11:44 Sun 16th Mar 2008
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Azed 1867

12a. Limited credit given to wife ? it's perplexing (4) CR?? My first thought is crib (c+rib) but I don't understand the definition part. 3d. Cavity? Badly lacking what dentist has to employ? (5)...
16:37 Tue 11th Mar 20084 answers, last by bathtub 16:57 Tue 11th Mar 2008
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Mephisto 2479

I've just discovered Mephisto, and find it an enjoyable challenge on the whole - however, I'm not sure I'm quite on the wavelength yet. Here are two for which I'm pretty sure I have the answer, but...
04:24 Tue 04th Mar 20084 answers, last by bathtub 15:49 Tue 04th Mar 2008
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Eye 359

Last one, 3dn: Almost sounds like editors count! ?E?S?S I can't see this at all for some reason. Maybe it's because I'm an editor? I have a nasty feeling this is going to be blindingly obvious...
03:50 Tue 26th Feb 20081 answer, last by modeste 05:44 Tue 26th Feb 2008
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A few from Azed 1863

I've probably stayed up too late and all will become clear in the morning, but any help with these would be appreciated! 11dn. Travelling salesman with potential energy to tidy up ?E??ER 27dn. Old...
04:40 Mon 11th Feb 20084 answers, last by bathtub 01:35 Tue 12th Feb 2008
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Mephisto 2472

18ac. In a way, like a fox, taking head off flower. _ILE For some reason, this is giving me problems. The two possibilities presenting themselves to my addled brain are WILE (ie to use cunning, like a...
02:18 Wed 16th Jan 20082 answers, last by bathtub 14:56 Wed 16th Jan 2008
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Guardian Cryptic 2dn

I'm hesitating over whether this should be TRIP or TRAP. I can think of arguments in favour of both, but am tending towards the latter. Any thoughts?
15:01 Sun 09th Dec 20072 answers, last by bathtub 15:26 Sun 09th Dec 2007

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