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Saturday Times 26250 2Down

Flag current hazard, briefly (4) i_i_ isis? iris? Why is it always the little ones that are such a bother? Anyone...please and thanks...
01:53 Sun 08th Nov 20155 answers, last by Lie-in King 02:08 Sun 08th Nov 2015
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Sunday Times 4613 3D

3D Reject the foreign district of London (5) I have E_B_W presuming it's ELBOW but can't parse it for the life of me. Can someone enlighten me please?...
04:18 Tue 28th Oct 20142 answers, last by colonialboy 05:46 Tue 28th Oct 2014
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Sunday Times 4610 3D Polish Cleaner? (3)

I have M_P The answer may appear to be obvious but what obscurity (if any) has Mr. Pearce got up his sleeve? Any insight greatly appreciated etc. thanks...
20:38 Sat 11th Oct 20144 answers, last by colonialboy 20:47 Sat 11th Oct 2014
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Sunday Times 4608

I'm throwing a lot of 4-letter words at a 3-letter clue. 19. a With and without name, one's suffering (3) Can't see anything else but 'woe' but way. Would someone kindly enlighten me? Thanks...
23:34 Sat 27th Sep 20148 answers, last by scorpiojo 23:43 Sat 27th Sep 2014
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Sunday Times 4596 The Last Place You'll Find Rubbish Clue (3)

Cursed 3-letter words. I've got T_P and am thinking TIP but would like to be sure if someone would be so kind as to enlighten me with the parsing. Thanks
17:33 Wed 02nd Jul 20143 answers, last by colonialboy 18:02 Wed 02nd Jul 2014
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Sunday Times4586

23. d Made water pot (4) Can he answer be anything else but PEED? Can't fathom the 'pot' part. Would someone kindly enlighten me please?...
20:47 Fri 25th Apr 20143 answers, last by colonialboy 20:53 Fri 25th Apr 2014
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Sunday Times 4584 14D

14d About to meet host, call for video equipment (9) I have C_M_E_D_R and although I got the clues fairly quickly (for this setter) I cannot for the life of me sort this final one out. Any help would...
20:28 Mon 07th Apr 20143 answers, last by vakayu 20:41 Mon 07th Apr 2014
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Saturday Times 25705

Just to be sure because the answer is obvious and the clue difficult to parse. I'm going for RESILIENCE but RESILIENCY lurks. Any thoughts? Please and thank you....
03:38 Tue 11th Feb 20145 answers, last by jeffa 06:35 Tue 11th Feb 2014
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Saturday Times Dec. 28 20 Down

20 d Cigarette lit for gang leader (5) I want to bang in FAGIN but hesitate because of the 'lit' portion of the clue which would indicate 'on' as opposed to 'in'. Any insight there please and thank...
22:30 Sat 28th Dec 20135 answers, last by colonialboy 22:40 Sat 28th Dec 2013
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Times Saturday 25634

16a Problematic moment, facing execution (4) Can the answer be anything but "IFFY" ?...
03:44 Tue 19th Nov 20132 answers, last by colonialboy 20:17 Tue 19th Nov 2013
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Sunday Times 4534 9D Ambassador Is In Supreme Command (6)

I have _E_E_T and presume the answer is REGENT. Would someone please either confirm or enlighten?...
23:43 Tue 23rd Apr 20135 answers, last by Mamyalynne 23:49 Tue 23rd Apr 2013
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Sunday Times Christmas 4517

48 Down I have _N_H and INCH obviously comes to mind particularly with "edge" and its meaning of move closer slowly. But it's the "key" reference that causes me doubt and I'm wondering if there's some...
23:28 Fri 28th Dec 20129 answers, last by colonialboy 00:38 Sat 29th Dec 2012
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Sunday Times 4491

23 a Tip on rocks? (5) Got all the puzzle in under an hour except this one where I have p?i?t and staring at it to no avail. Would someone kindly help so I can get on with my life? Thanks...
22:15 Sat 30th Jun 20128 answers, last by HowardKennitby 23:32 Sat 30th Jun 2012
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Problems Logging In To Times Crossword Club Site Mar. 28/212

Can't log on from any angle...anyone else?
01:18 Thu 29th Mar 20121 answer, last by MarkRae 01:19 Thu 29th Mar 2012
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Sunday Times 4476

15 a Object's mass, say (6) I have MATTER but there's a lurking suspicion it may be something else. Can anyone confirm please? Also, 10 a Cheese I put on mum's fish (10)...it is the plural, MASCARPONI...
21:55 Thu 15th Mar 201218 answers, last by factor30 22:34 Thu 15th Mar 2012
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1 ac Give indication of not knowing how to get through exam (4)

I'm presuming it's PASS but I've been fooled by supposedly simple 4-letter words before. Can someone please help?
21:23 Sun 22nd Jan 20123 answers, last by colonialboy 21:35 Sun 22nd Jan 2012
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25 a Woman loves to pester husband (6)

I have O_N_G_ and am looking at 'ownage' but this just doesn't seem right. Can someone please tell me if I am I at least close?...
21:19 Sun 22nd Jan 20123 answers, last by MarkRae 21:21 Sun 22nd Jan 2012
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Times 25059 25 across ...is there a trick here?

Fighting force with men hiding unknown cut-throat (5) I have RAZOR but with some small doubt attached for some reason. Are my reservations justified?...
01:24 Sun 15th Jan 20128 answers, last by MarkRae 03:24 Sun 15th Jan 2012
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Saturday Times 25041

6d Cool sign over railway carriage: new, reduced fare (6,3,5) I have CHILLI CON CARNE but it appears to be the wrong answer. Never heard it spelled CHILLY CON CARNE. Anyone else?...
20:10 Tue 27th Dec 20116 answers, last by colonialboy 20:22 Tue 27th Dec 2011
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Sunday Times 4460 another accursed 5-letter word

4D Type of finch from Southern Ireland used in poems (5) I'm just staring for hours at S_R_N My last one having found the puzzle fun and relatively easy. Anyone help to supply me with the...
19:37 Sun 20th Nov 20119 answers, last by ltskua 21:46 Sun 20th Nov 2011

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