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Tls 1390

Upset, Echo provided a cry of disgust (3). I have F?E which suppose must of course be FIE. but for the life of me I can't parse it!
15:31 Tue 24th Aug 20213 answers, last by BIll 15:43 Tue 24th Aug 2021
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Tls 1387

12d Many have translated this precis - i do so poorly (8,3) P???I??? / O?I can't make any sense of the angaram...? 16d Number one fan of a key transportation inventor in a sci fi movie (7) E?????T...
13:35 Fri 30th Jul 202112 answers, last by BIll 12:02 Sat 31st Jul 2021
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BIll

Tls 1385. My Last Frustrating Two: Can't Parse 23D + Can't Solve 25D

23d. Proverbially, a tailor makes this part for man (5) I have N?N?H (So NINTH but why? Stitch in time?) 25d. These Sappho designed, essentially (4). I have ?D?S. (Could it be EDES hidden? If so, why?...
11:33 Sat 17th Jul 202110 answers, last by BIll 11:46 Sat 17th Jul 2021
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BIll

Tls 1380 Sunday June 13Th 2021

Mantel yarn about chap who writes novels of ideas (4,6)
13:30 Sun 13th Jun 20214 answers, last by BIll 13:35 Sun 13th Jun 2021
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BIll

Guardian 30 April

21a. Card and cut (3). W?T. Must be WIT I suppose but can't for the life of me see a double definition. What am I missing?
18:19 Sat 30th Apr 20164 answers, last by BIll 18:22 Sat 30th Apr 2016
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BIll

One Last Solution I Can't Parse (Guardian)

I have one to go in yesterday's Guardian. Car's board to break — a bit (4). I have ?a?h. The answer is, I presume, NASH, but I'm at a loss trying to parse it after spending about 15 minutes on it...
08:26 Sun 18th Oct 20156 answers, last by BIll 08:36 Sun 18th Oct 2015
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Stuck On Last One In Saturday's Times Jumbo

Beast of burdene eating beside pit (5). I hava A?Y?N but sincc after a long think I'm getting nowhere, I'm beginning to wonder if those letters are right. Can anyone help?
20:11 Tue 22nd Sep 201510 answers, last by divebuddy 21:56 Tue 22nd Sep 2015
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Guardian 26507

I'm late for a coach I'm due to catch and have one clue left which I simply can't get even though I'm sure it's obvious: Established in fashion, this industry? (3,5) ?A? S?A?E. Would one of you good...
18:17 Sat 28th Feb 20156 answers, last by guz55 01:11 Tue 03rd Mar 2015
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BIll

Guardian 26,471

I'm stumped by a last clue: 21d. More than one jade gnome's outside, say — look around (3-4). G?E - ?E?S. I know I may feel ashamed and kick myself as I often do, but I'd much appreciate a hand. (I...
19:58 Sat 17th Jan 20155 answers, last by BIll 20:04 Sat 17th Jan 2015
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Times 1124

I'm having trouble parsing two clues: 41a. Skimpy outfit of odds and ends - not one succeeded (8) ?U?D?E?S. How come SUNDRESS? 49d Toy one is not expected to drop (5) D?L?Y. How come DOLLY? Any help...
08:30 Mon 22nd Dec 20142 answers, last by BIll 08:35 Mon 22nd Dec 2014
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Guardian 26,418

Can’t get the very last one. 20a Picaroon knocked back drink in anger (8). E?B?T?E?. Could it be the real name of the setter Picaroon (which I can’t find) or maybe I’m completely on the wrong...
15:35 Sat 15th Nov 20144 answers, last by bibblebub 15:42 Sat 15th Nov 2014
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Guardian 24406

Seafood and tea, possibly for shipmaster (7). S?R?M?S. My last one and I can't parse what is presumably SHRIMPS. Can someone help?...
22:34 Sat 01st Nov 20143 answers, last by BIll 22:39 Sat 01st Nov 2014
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Guardian 26370

As so often, stuck on last clue. 21a. Crafty hint involving a minimum of tact (4). C?T?. Just can't see it....
17:04 Sat 20th Sep 20145 answers, last by mallyh 17:06 Sat 20th Sep 2014
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Times 25849

Last one, as ever, has beaten me. 6d. Squatter raised objection - the last stand? (7) T?B?I?R. tablier? If so, how? Or, more likely, I'm missing something or my "b" is wrong....
17:28 Mon 28th Jul 20144 answers, last by BIll 17:35 Mon 28th Jul 2014
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Guardian 26,322

Stuck on last one, as so often. 22a. Backplate for armadillo, perhaps? (6) A?I?A?...
17:33 Sat 26th Jul 20142 answers, last by BIll 17:35 Sat 26th Jul 2014
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Times Jumbo

I can't parse 17a. "Very good English food" (3). P?E. Obviously PIE but I don't see why. Anyone help me to kick myself?...
07:24 Thu 24th Jul 20146 answers, last by kuulteach 11:55 Thu 24th Jul 2014
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BIll

What Is The Postcode For The Saturday Times Jumbo Crossword?

My scribbling obliterated it. I've finished it and don't kow where to send it to! Is it SE1 9GF as in The Times registered office?
09:45 Sun 13th Jul 20146 answers, last by BIll 09:56 Sun 13th Jul 2014
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Guardian 26,292

I'm stuck on a last clue. Looking? (4). J?H?. Can't see it. Ashamed.
13:21 Sun 22nd Jun 20147 answers, last by BIll 13:27 Sun 22nd Jun 2014
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Gdn Cryptic

Stuck on RHS 4dn 8 letters - NEC moves assimilated by player (Bird) 6dn 10 letters - Special faculty associated with publicity and moon furrow footwear. Thank you in advance...
13:04 Sat 24th May 201411 answers, last by Baldric 13:38 Sat 24th May 2014
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Guardian 15 March

I've been stuck on the last clue in today's Guardian since lunchtime. 21ac. Work that is written for a collector of nursery rhymes (4). O?I?. Please finish me off!
19:16 Sat 15th Mar 20144 answers, last by BIll 19:19 Sat 15th Mar 2014

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