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Sat Times Jumbo Cryptic No 1181 42 Dn

Please help with this last clue. "Old British regiment that fought up and down. (3-5)" The answer looks like it must be " The Blues" but I cannot see the reasoning? Many thanks....
10:54 Mon 14th Dec 20155 answers, last by bergerhenn 11:06 Mon 14th Dec 2015
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bergerhenn

Sat Times Jumbo Cryptic No 1150 18 Ac

I'm still confused over "Certainly following European spacecraft heading off for orbit (3,6). " I have E?u ?o?k?t. Is the answer ESU rocket? many thanks in advance....
09:26 Tue 26th May 20154 answers, last by bergerhenn 09:32 Tue 26th May 2015
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Sat Times Jumbo Cryptic No.1089 7Dn Help!

Please help to explain why 7dn , "Mexican perhaps who lines up for deputation" (5), is "Pedro"? Many thanks in advance....
09:18 Mon 28th Apr 20143 answers, last by bergerhenn 09:25 Mon 28th Apr 2014
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bergerhenn

St 4582 2 Dn.

Please help to explain why "Advanced Study's hard for Rex in front" (5) is "ahead"? Many thanks in advance or ahead....
09:59 Mon 24th Mar 20142 answers, last by bergerhenn 10:03 Mon 24th Mar 2014
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bergerhenn

Times Jumbo Cryptic 1071 9Ac

Last clue has me stumped. "Newcastle proverbially producing porcelain.(8)" I have "c?a?p?r?" so it could be "crappers" but I just cannot see the links. Many thanks in advance....
15:59 Thu 02nd Jan 20144 answers, last by bergerhenn 16:01 Thu 02nd Jan 2014
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Sunday Times 4566 25 Ac

Can someone please explain why " Drummer runs home to beat it" (5) is "Rondo"? Many thanks in advance....
15:45 Mon 02nd Dec 20133 answers, last by bergerhenn 15:49 Mon 02nd Dec 2013
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Saturday Times Jumbo Cryptic 1034 Saturday May 4Th 2013

23a, healthy food Tiny Tim initially held in contempt (9) looks like 'sweetmeat' to me but probably not ..?
09:40 Mon 06th May 20135 answers, last by bergerhenn 09:44 Mon 06th May 2013
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Sat Times Jumbo Cryptic No.1033 48Dn

Help with the explanation please! 48 dn "Old drum that is mainly beaten after lap-dancers have just started"(6). The answer looks like "timbal" but I cannot see the mainly "beaten part". Many thanks...
08:41 Sun 28th Apr 20132 answers, last by bergerhenn 08:57 Sun 28th Apr 2013
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Times Jumbo Cryptic 1029 9Dn, 22 Dn And 44Ac

I'm stuck on these 3, your help appreciated. 9dn - As PC perhaps fail to find wayacross road?(9). This must be underpass but why? 22dn - Surly about agent always going topless with expedition (8) I...
16:34 Mon 01st Apr 20136 answers, last by baitress 17:05 Mon 01st Apr 2013
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bergerhenn

Sat Times Jumbo Cryptic No. 1021 55Ac

Please help with explanation. "Put man off help with the washing up". (9) "Detriment" seems to fit but I cannot fathom out the clue. Many thanks in advance....
12:08 Sun 10th Feb 20135 answers, last by vakayu 12:26 Sun 10th Feb 2013
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Sat Times Jumbo Cryptic No 998 1ac, 6 dn and 54ac

Help and explanation needed please. 1ac - Bootlicking pervert fiend and beat, reportedly (11) - I believe that the answer is "sycophantcy" but am struggling with the clue. 6dn - Where to see...
14:15 Sun 16th Sep 20128 answers, last by croffis 15:41 Tue 18th Sep 2012
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Sat Times Jumbo Cryptic No. 972 56 ac and 34 dn

Help me with these 2 please. 56 ac., King's favourite journalist died in ancient kingdom (7) I have G?y?e?d. 34 dn, A man , for all that; for Burns;but only important ones here.(4,3). Ithink it is...
07:30 Sun 01st Apr 20124 answers, last by Pamaga 11:29 Sun 01st Apr 2012
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Sat Times Jumbo No 957 9dn and 47 ac

Could someone please explain? 9 dn - Having depression, get a doctor in to raise spriits. (7) it must be "gladden" but how? Similarly 47 ac - With quite intensity, say b- heater's broken(7)...
18:10 Sun 26th Feb 20124 answers, last by bergerhenn 19:38 Sun 26th Feb 2012
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Times Cryptic 951

Help please 19a Shopper to have beef and fish (5,4) - I have G*A*S ***P? Thanks in advance.
20:24 Sun 13th Nov 20113 answers, last by Hedgehogs4me 20:28 Sun 13th Nov 2011
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Sat Times Jumbo 950 cryptic 18ac and 28dn

Please help with last two- 18ac Bring back the old drama ,darling (5) h?n?? and 28dn- Docked new dog to queen, a type of pointer perhaps? (9) - s?a?p?g?r. Many thanks in advance....
10:13 Tue 08th Nov 20118 answers, last by bergerhenn 10:27 Tue 08th Nov 2011
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Sunday Times 4446 27Ac

Help with solution please. Wild animal in gym (3) . I have "a?e" so it looks like "ape" but why? Many thanks...
09:36 Mon 15th Aug 20116 answers, last by remuera 19:03 Mon 15th Aug 2011
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bergerhenn

Sat Times Jumbo 934 Cryptic 3dn,17 dn and 51dn

Help please 3dn- Fears a bloodbath after revolution engulfs Middle Eastern city (5)-coulditbe Basra? 17dn-Smiley's people last chapter something not still around (8) Woman that's opening immoral...
07:30 Mon 18th Jul 20113 answers, last by bergerhenn 08:33 Mon 18th Jul 2011
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Sunday Times Prize Crossword Sunday March 20th 2011

Mistress has poet for socialising primarily(8) I have H?M?E?O? unless a cross is wrong!...
11:03 Sun 20th Mar 20113 answers, last by bergerhenn 11:14 Sun 20th Mar 2011
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Times Jumbo 905 Cryptic 5 dn and 9 dn

Last 2 , help much appreciated 5 dn Producer of keys - in my case, possiblly gold (8) I have s?c?m?r? 9 dn Srtive to grab power and authority (6) . I have e?p?r? Thanks in advance....
13:14 Tue 04th Jan 20114 answers, last by civdm 13:55 Tue 04th Jan 2011
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bergerhenn

Sat Times Jumbo 894 Cryptic 15 ac.

Last clue. Help required A return of fifty pounds is of little significance (5) I have - s?e?l Thanks in advance....
08:46 Mon 25th Oct 20103 answers, last by bibblebub 09:01 Mon 25th Oct 2010

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