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Last three. 6d The old lady did this to this, maybe? (How absurd!) (7) S - A - L - W 36a Decision dispatched from here after leader is deposed (8) S - N - E - - - 33d Stock up afresh with last of...
10:41 Mon 27th Jul 20094 answers, last by frameshift 16:18 Mon 27th Jul 2009
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Sunday Times

I can usually finish it, without help, but this week I'm stuck on these last two: 4dn Simple to obtain a port, in Spain (9) T?R?A???A 14ac A month before I'd left a gap in the paper (6) ?C?A?? Nothing...
14:01 Sun 19th Jul 20092 answers, last by frameshift 07:38 Tue 21st Jul 2009
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Times Cryptic Jumbo 824

I think I've finished it, but as someone has already commented I can't seem to get into the mind of the compiler, this week. I have five clues that I'm nearly sure of, but I can't see the reasoning...
10:12 Mon 13th Jul 20093 answers, last by frameshift 11:24 Mon 13th Jul 2009
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Sunday Times

17d Houses in Benin with unpleasant people (9) D - N - S - i - S I think the answer is DYNASTIES, but I can't see why. I can see NASTIES for unpleasant, maybe. Where does Benin come in, please? Thanks...
10:06 Sun 12th Jul 20092 answers, last by frameshift 10:11 Sun 12th Jul 2009
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Sunday Times

14a Wild boar blocking friend by curved path (8) I have P - R - - - L - For me, I have PA (RABO) L - Could be either PARABOLA or PARABOLE What is the support in the clue for the A or E, please anyone?...
09:24 Sun 12th Jul 20092 answers, last by frameshift 09:33 Sun 12th Jul 2009
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Last one, 41a Ample love endlessly retained by member of family (8) - E - E - O - S I thought of GENEROUS, but I don't see why. Oh, and can anyone explain why 13d Two saints cover up crack in some...
16:36 Sun 05th Jul 20091 answer, last by Kefalonia 20:39 Wed 09th Sep 2009
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Last one, 41a Ample love endlessly retained by member of family (8) - E - E - O - S I thought of GENEROUS, but I don't see why. Oh, and can anyone explain why 13d Two saints cover up crack in some...
16:36 Sun 05th Jul 20091 answer, last by cruciverbali 10:36 Thu 10th Sep 2009
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Last one, 41a Ample love endlessly retained by member of family (8) - E - E - O - S I thought of GENEROUS, but I don't see why. Oh, and can anyone explain why 13d Two saints cover up crack in some...
16:35 Sun 05th Jul 20092 answers, last by frameshift 16:45 Sun 05th Jul 2009
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Sunday Times

Last two. 2d Grim slum centre purged (5) L - R - D Looks like LURID. 25d As a rule, give up second outing (5) R - I - N Looks like REIGN Can anyone explain why, please?
10:51 Sun 05th Jul 20092 answers, last by frameshift 11:00 Sun 05th Jul 2009
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Times Club Monthly

Last one. 21a Reject the first sign of your malign spirit (4) N - X - No idea. Thanks for help.
13:45 Sat 04th Jul 20093 answers, last by frameshift 14:00 Sat 04th Jul 2009
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Last two. 29a Finish with a sweet (4) D - O - Could it be DROP - bit thin to call a sweet a drop. 52d First couple to abandon quest for vault (4) - R - H Lost on this one. Only thing I can think would...
14:08 Sun 21st Jun 20092 answers, last by frameshift 14:14 Sun 21st Jun 2009
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Times Jumbo

Stuck on the Jumbo now. 24a Charge appropriate for using the gym? (7, 3) K - - - I - G - I - 4d A number needing a drink down south? (6) T - I - P - TRIPLE? Why? 7d Cattle with no water (4) N - A -...
13:38 Sun 21st Jun 20091 answer, last by Mysterons 15:03 Thu 10th Sep 2009
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Stuck on the Jumbo now. 24a Charge appropriate for using the gym? (7, 3) K - - - I - G - I - 4d A number needing a drink down south? (6) T - I - P - TRIPLE? Why? 7d Cattle with no water (4) N - A -...
13:38 Sun 21st Jun 20094 answers, last by peanut247 13:55 Sun 21st Jun 2009
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Sunday Times

I think I've finished it, but.... 27 down Fine material - but may need cutting? (4) - A - - 31 across Closely held under canvas, lay, disheartened (8) - - - E - T - Y 27 down could be HAIR. Pretty...
08:40 Sun 21st Jun 20095 answers, last by frameshift 09:12 Sun 21st Jun 2009
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Funny one this. The compiler vseems to have different meanings for words than me. 22 across Quality's more frequently found in domestic appliance (5, 8) Answer is WATERS-OFTENER Beats me why WATER is...
12:59 Sat 20th Jun 20099 answers, last by frameshift 08:51 Sun 21st Jun 2009
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Last one. 5 down Cut channel that's inclined to make impatient outburst (4) C - U - Could it be CHUT?? Thanks.
12:25 Tue 09th Jun 20092 answers, last by frameshift 12:29 Tue 09th Jun 2009
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Times Monthly

Hi, everybody, 7 down has me stumped. Vibrantly coloured dog with end of nose on trail (14) - A - - - - - R - S - - - T I've tried the word searches that are recommended here and no words appear to...
11:25 Tue 09th Jun 20094 answers, last by frameshift 12:45 Tue 09th Jun 2009
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Times 24245

Difficult one this week. Last two: 1 down Plant ready for security fences in seconds (5) B - - - L BASIL?? 9 across It takes physical effort not to crash (3-2) - - T - P SIT UP?? Thanks.
10:34 Mon 08th Jun 20091 answer, last by Mysterons 15:10 Thu 10th Sep 2009
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Difficult one this week. Last two: 1 down Plant ready for security fences in seconds (5) B - - - L BASIL?? 9 across It takes physical effort not to crash (3-2) - - T - P SIT UP?? Thanks.
10:34 Mon 08th Jun 20097 answers, last by kettledrum 12:47 Tue 09th Jun 2009
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Greetings all, Last two of the Jumbo are troubling me, as usual. 29 across My double bet may be on this (3-3) - - E - E - Looks like GEE GEE, but apart from the obvious horse connection, where does...
12:32 Mon 01st Jun 20094 answers, last by Doom 12:50 Mon 01st Jun 2009

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