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Times Jumbo Cryptic 1019

Can anyone please help, 2d (3,2,5) laid up in bed, ship's officer will lose heart for sure. I have I--/-e/ -o--- 1a (7) Welsh entertainer's unusual look. I have n-----o 24a (6) Woman providing a feast...
09:15 Mon 28th Jan 20134 answers, last by bitthick 09:19 Mon 28th Jan 2013
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tinto

Times Jumbo Cryptic 1011

48 ac Be snapped up in minute, like glitzy decorations (8). Tinselly fits, but why? 48 dn After alteration, new suit is capital (5)....
12:12 Mon 17th Dec 20125 answers, last by bitthick 09:02 Wed 19th Dec 2012
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Kapadeka

Saturday Times Jumbo Cryptic 1011 Saturday December 15Th 2012

Stuck on 43d, exchange views about origin of Indonesian tree (7) all I have is F in 5th place....
13:38 Mon 17th Dec 20123 answers, last by bitthick 08:58 Wed 19th Dec 2012
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kabers

Sir Lancelot

Last one. Can anybody help pleasae. 15a (5) Sag Down. I have d?l?p I thought the answer might be droop but that does not fit in with 1D & 2D which I think are cosmic dust & unresolved....
20:06 Sun 19th Feb 20123 answers, last by bitthick 20:19 Sun 19th Feb 2012
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AB Editor

Next England Manager

10:28 Thu 09th Feb 201259 answers, last by Lakelover 23:05 Tue 14th Feb 2012
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bitthick

Times cryptic jumbo 965

6a. Engine driver has stronger drink in state capital. (5) S-L-M I think it must be SALEM S(ALE)M but don't understand the engine driver part of the clue?
21:12 Sun 12th Feb 20122 answers, last by bitthick 21:16 Sun 12th Feb 2012
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Guardanista

guardian 25556

Stuck! 5a Second 4, including a number of ranges (7) ----t-- (the answer to 4 was patch) 11a out of the way manoeuvre, first against love - I get moving (11) h-----n-- 17d they say sea is seabird's...
19:56 Sat 11th Feb 201218 answers, last by whalesrock 20:43 Sun 12th Feb 2012
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Twirls

Times 964

Right hand side not too bad but a bit stuck with the left side so would really appreciate a bit of help please. 39A - As all pointed out, burying dead, it's not entirely fair - 8,6 Think the 8 is...
19:40 Sat 04th Feb 20125 answers, last by littleplum50 14:07 Sun 05th Feb 2012
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marg14a

Dm Wed

Help needed please - 1a Hustling's widespread in port o the Wirral ??N???H? (8) and 19a Nobleman meets scardy end spinning reels, say ??U?T?? ????? (7& 6) and 7d Private tutor's good on other side...
20:41 Wed 01st Feb 20124 answers, last by bitthick 22:32 Wed 01st Feb 2012
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bitthick

Daily Mail Tuesday 31st

12D. The lights of Falmouth, forgetting the estuary. (5) O_ _ _ L
15:32 Tue 31st Jan 20125 answers, last by bitthick 15:35 Tue 31st Jan 2012
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LiamRowbotham

Dm Tues

Stuck on two corners today! Care to open them up for me? 25d) Drops rule, say ??i? 5d) Knocks about in corner shop perhaps ???r 2d) Lines written in Colorado desert ???t if 9a) is elated, otherwise...
13:19 Tue 31st Jan 20128 answers, last by factor30 15:13 Tue 31st Jan 2012
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Telegraph £500 Crossword

Hi, bought the Telegraph on Saturday, can not find the £500 Crossword, could anyone let me know what section it is in, as I must not of got it. Many thanks...
17:52 Mon 30th Jan 20122 answers, last by bitthick 18:08 Mon 30th Jan 2012
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bitthick

Times cryptic jumbo 963

39a. Rather small minded about Queen being twee. (6-6.) P_E_T_/ P_E_T_ I can see petty (small minded) around R Queen, PRETTY - but why twice. Thanks in advance...
23:13 Sat 28th Jan 20128 answers, last by bitthick 23:33 Sat 28th Jan 2012
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bitthick

Lancelot

24a. Obscure sport with weight from the east (4) I Have b-u- BLUR (obscure) can't see it, anyone with answer, explain please 23d. Cut piece off crisp cheese (4) I have _r_e could be brie(f) many...
21:57 Sun 22nd Jan 20123 answers, last by bitthick 22:15 Sun 22nd Jan 2012
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guardian cryptic 25538

8's helper with gravy is oven ready initially to be cooked (8,7) I have -r---i-g/-e-s--- 8's boy taking his time to prevail (7) I have --n-l--...
20:50 Sun 22nd Jan 20124 answers, last by Lie-in King 21:55 Sun 22nd Jan 2012
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guardian cryptic 25538

27a You are heard first following anxiety about love and the pink stuff (9) I havea-g---u-a 25d 8's county or sea Many thanks in advance...
21:34 Sun 22nd Jan 20126 answers, last by bitthick 21:48 Sun 22nd Jan 2012
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DT 26762

10a Piece of ground where tap is situated in front of church (5) P-T-H Don't know if I should put PITCH or PATCH?...
18:52 Sat 14th Jan 20123 answers, last by bitthick 19:03 Sat 14th Jan 2012
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grannie1

sir lancelot

15 across 6 letters see learner mooch about it requires sacrifice 28 across 8 letters sad daughter getting sherry
13:53 Mon 09th Jan 20122 answers, last by grannie1 14:16 Mon 09th Jan 2012
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lashley

jumbo 960

last 2-help/explanation please 32a hat initially quite original,back in the day T?Q?E toque or tuque?i incline to former because o=initial letter original? 13d march has a later finish in Leap Year 8...
13:57 Mon 09th Jan 20125 answers, last by lashley 14:03 Mon 09th Jan 2012
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Times cryptic jumbo 960

Need help see if these are correct and definitions if possible 16a One famously loaded from different sources (7) I,ve put COURSES 13d March has a later finish in leap year (8) I can only see QUANDARY...
23:21 Sun 08th Jan 201216 answers, last by bibblebub 16:00 Tue 10th Jan 2012

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