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Times Crossword 23,820

Could someone please explain some clues to me? I have the answers - partly because some have already been answered on AB - but am at a loss to explain them. I really must buy a Chambers... 4a. Where...
22:17 Sat 26th Jan 20088 answers, last by sh1 14:46 Mon 28th Jan 2008
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Spectator 1847

Hm, Will I get through this or is Dumpynose expecting it to get through me? This week's offering is Prunes!
10:28 Thu 17th Jan 20084 answers, last by Tichfield 13:10 Thu 17th Jan 2008
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Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No. 2414

I am still not completely comfortable with this puzzle - just don't 'get' the compiler's mindset, I think. So, any clues to assist with the following, please? 6d Has more tenants than escape hatches...
14:43 Mon 14th Jan 20083 answers, last by novalis 18:32 Mon 14th Jan 2008
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How do we organise a collection?

Tomorrow is the one-month anniversary of the last Editor's Blog. I will bake a cake - full fat, chocolate, Smarties on the top - if someone else will get the card. After all the struggles with the...
20:59 Thu 10th Jan 20087 answers, last by legend758duo 10:52 Fri 11th Jan 2008
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The Generalist, January 2008

I have (finally) completed the puzzle and managed to fill in the two grids. But.... can anyone explain what is meant by "Correct versions of each grid contain top-line indications of which set of...
14:21 Thu 10th Jan 20088 answers, last by sarumite 15:42 Thu 10th Jan 2008
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Spectator 1846

Now available on the interweb, this one is truly Heaven-Sent by Columba. Best of luck, everyone.
10:01 Thu 10th Jan 20082 answers, last by BigMac 20:36 Thu 10th Jan 2008
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Private Eye 356

Well, I did not win the Christmas special, so on with this one, which is now available in hard copy but not yet on the website. Good luck, everyone.
16:53 Wed 09th Jan 20082 answers, last by greyfox 18:36 Wed 09th Jan 2008
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Spectator 1845

Right, then, I've done the perimeter and most of the crossword, but am really struggling in the south west corner. Can anyone kindly offer further hints or clues (PLEASE -NOT THE ANSWERS at this...
15:36 Wed 09th Jan 20083 answers, last by cruciverbali 19:59 Wed 09th Jan 2008
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Should auld aquaintance be forgot?

Discuss. Inside mishap: Yen, we pray (5,3,4)
01:32 Tue 01st Jan 20085 answers, last by jan1956 09:39 Tue 01st Jan 2008
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Private Eye

Just to let you know, if you are not already aware, that the new Private Eye magazine (physical form) is now out, including a ?250 prize crossword, but it is not yet available online. Deadline is 4...
17:40 Thu 20th Dec 20071 answer, last by Mysterons 18:42 Thu 20th Dec 2007
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Marzipan

What can I do with the marzipan (about 150g/6oz) I have left over from doing my Christmas cake this morning? I hate the stuff, so won't eat it myself, but is there anything I can do with it, apart...
15:35 Fri 14th Dec 20079 answers, last by SJmacleod 19:32 Wed 19th Dec 2007
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Re: Redwood, for Sheherazade

The Rt Hon John Redwood, MP for Wokingham, is on the right of the Conservative Party and is widley referred to in political/media circles as the Vulcan - the Mr Spock character from StarTrek was a...
12:19 Wed 12th Dec 20071 answer, last by podger123 14:24 Wed 12th Dec 2007
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What's going on?

Apart from the blank pages as previously mentioned/complained about, and the fact that the site seems to have become very, very slow, where are all the answers hiding? When I use the search facility ,...
13:14 Tue 27th Nov 20075 answers, last by woodhamgirl 14:38 Tue 27th Nov 2007
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Spectator 1842

One question and one clarification, please. Question: 2d Fray involving crazy yob (8, two words) R?V?L?U? Clarification: 31d - SNIFF or SNUFF Thanks in advance.
11:31 Tue 27th Nov 20072 answers, last by Quizmonkey 15:21 Tue 27th Nov 2007
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Prospect - The Generalist

Publication date for the December issue is given as 22 November - but it's online now. However, I get the following message when I try to access the crossword: "Forbidden "You don't have permission to...
15:21 Wed 21st Nov 20073 answers, last by altivo 21:18 Fri 23rd Nov 2007
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Sunday Times 4250

Stuck on 17d (last one): States claim is to be a girl (7) a?e?i?a Am I missing something obvoius? Thanks in advance.
12:53 Mon 12th Nov 20073 answers, last by BigMac 13:01 Mon 12th Nov 2007
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Spectator 1840

Enjoyed doing this and, as ever, the title is important. However, there is a few that have me stumped/for which I need confirmation as I don't understand how the answer is reached: 12d Pound fish...
12:15 Thu 08th Nov 200711 answers, last by Quizmonkey 16:22 Thu 08th Nov 2007
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st 4236

Could someone kindly explain the clue to 9d? I am (reasonably) confident I have the right answer but just do not understand the "down under" reference. Full clue reads: Side track to extended area of...
13:10 Tue 07th Aug 20073 answers, last by BigMac 13:28 Tue 07th Aug 2007
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Sun Tel Cryptic 2390, 29 July 2007

Help much appreciated......... 16a Catch, so to speak, glimpses (4) ?E?S 23d Travel in the white vehicle (5) ?A?O?
13:26 Wed 01st Aug 20074 answers, last by BigMac 13:37 Wed 01st Aug 2007
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Shared Joy?

Did anyone else relish the first five clues in today's Telegraph quick crossword? I've been smiling since.
12:32 Mon 02nd Jul 20071 answer, last by JerryB 16:51 Mon 02nd Jul 2007

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