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The I Cryptic Crossword No 1648

8d Artist and composer shunning a UK orchestra (2,5) I'm sure the answer is EL GRECO but can anybody tell me why? (And yes, I know he's an artist!)...
22:02 Sat 21st May 20163 answers, last by shoota 22:08 Sat 21st May 2016
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carpetowl

I1546

Novelist turned on when penning book
16:42 Sat 23rd Jan 20167 answers, last by carpetowl 16:52 Sat 23rd Jan 2016
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carpetowl

I 1361 June 20

15a Magic trick, hard, I'd carried out with caution (7,3) ?O?D?N? / A?T Thanks in advance - last one - Grrr!...
12:07 Sat 20th Jun 20153 answers, last by carpetowl 12:11 Sat 20th Jun 2015
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kalahari

I Prize Cryptic 1158 Saturday October 25Th 2014

13ac: Halt with only half of county cricket side ready to play. (8) _A_E_O_E I think the last four letters are SOME (from Somerset) but I cannot see a word that matches te clue!!...
11:40 Sat 25th Oct 20145 answers, last by carpetowl 13:18 Sat 25th Oct 2014
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brainiac

I Cryptic 1128

Front removed from front of the writer's handbag? (9) UNDERSIDE?
09:35 Sat 20th Sep 20147 answers, last by carpetowl 08:48 Sun 21st Sep 2014
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carpetowl

I 1080

27ac Outstanding chap losing head about sap (7). E.I.E.T probably EMINENT but can't work out why!
21:12 Sun 27th Jul 20145 answers, last by scorpiojo 21:42 Sun 27th Jul 2014
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carpetowl

I Cryptic

Help please: 14 ac. Some sin - Eve's beginning something in the garden (8) ?a?t?r?e...
09:43 Mon 09th Jun 20144 answers, last by carpetowl 09:48 Mon 09th Jun 2014
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carpetowl

The I 960

The I 960 18d (6) A hint of starlight in the middle of boring astronomical object .U.S.R Can't decide between PULSAR or QUASAR! Help and reasons please - thanks in advance!...
10:24 Sat 08th Mar 20142 answers, last by carpetowl 10:45 Sat 08th Mar 2014
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carpetowl

Saga March Prize Crossword

25a Cattle-class accommodation left one in a state of fury? (7) ..i.a.e (elixate?); also 22d Elements of the lira that betrayed Italy (5) s...i Thanks in advance - last two!...
18:13 Thu 27th Feb 20147 answers, last by Wharton 18:23 Thu 27th Feb 2014
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carpetowl

I Cryptic

29a becomes red in Spain, having pots to carry (5,4) t???s/?n?o. Also 25d Flowing garments? (4) ?e?? Thanks in advance for help
12:20 Sat 18th Jan 20147 answers, last by bibblebub 12:36 Sat 18th Jan 2014
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Wheelbrace

Saga

Help with last clue please. 12a tv's so turned up an Arab might find it irritating o?s?h?t Thanks someone...
18:49 Tue 31st Dec 20132 answers, last by Wheelbrace 19:34 Tue 31st Dec 2013
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carpetowl

Saga Oct

Last one (promise) 19a Adversaries capturing area in the middle of Tobermory islands ?A?O?S Many thanks
21:47 Sat 28th Sep 20134 answers, last by carpetowl 21:50 Sat 28th Sep 2013
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Saga October

Help please! 26a Prince who paid for Mrs Johnson's funeral r.s.e... 15d Openings beneficial to an Asian bird .o...i.a Thanks in advance
21:30 Sat 28th Sep 20133 answers, last by carpetowl 21:42 Sat 28th Sep 2013
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The I

15a (3,6,4) Film depicting teller of tallest tales? t.e / .i.h.r / .i.g Probably 'the higher' but the higher what? Help needed - thanks....
09:28 Sat 07th Sep 20132 answers, last by carpetowl 09:46 Sat 07th Sep 2013
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carpetowl

The I

1d Old man takes young girl about here and there. p.c... (6) and 12a Quite miserable holding document ..e.i.e (7) Thanks in advance...
17:45 Wed 04th Sep 20138 answers, last by Wharton 18:26 Wed 04th Sep 2013
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carpetowl

Saga September

2down Caravan I left in downmarket restaurant area (7) c?f?i?a Last one - help!...
17:38 Fri 30th Aug 20135 answers, last by shoota 17:48 Fri 30th Aug 2013
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carpetowl

The 'i' 769

Help with two clues please: 'Good ideas, original ideas, but not right' (4) ?E?S and 'Straight piece of metal that's progressively twisted?' (6) S?E?D (SKEWED?) but if so I don't see why! Thanks in...
18:54 Sat 27th Jul 20134 answers, last by carpetowl 19:11 Sat 27th Jul 2013
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Gastritis - Foods To Avoid?

After blood tests, ultrasound, barium swallows etc, I've been diagnosed with gastritis - but it seems to be very stubborn. Even though I'm taking omeprazole and Zantac daily, it keeps flaring up. My...
18:40 Mon 06th May 20136 answers, last by carpetowl 10:47 Tue 07th May 2013
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maturin

I Cryptic 697 17D

Battle of Britain hero ends up getting sack (8) ?E??I?E...
20:02 Sat 04th May 20139 answers, last by brainiac 22:38 Sat 04th May 2013
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anotheoldgit

Is It Racist To Show Concern Over This Fact?

http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/396390/Migrants-change-UK-forever-White-Britons-will-be-in-minority-by-2066 Should we be like any other country and that is proud of our heritage and our culture?...
10:48 Fri 03rd May 2013114 answers, last by Answerprancer 21:33 Tue 07th May 2013

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