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Stuck on the last few, as usual. 3d. Place that teaches children to reduce marks in note on written-up agreement (3,4) F - T - A - P Why would it be FAT CAMP? 7d. Revealed councillor's responsibility...
13:37 Sat 01st Aug 20098 answers, last by frameshift 13:55 Sat 01st Aug 2009
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Saturday Times Jumbo

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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shoogs

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22a In error, scientists drop two points, but win at calculating results (10) 2d Grotesque dwarf fish (5) Thanks
14:11 Sun 19th Jul 20093 answers, last by frameshift 14:36 Sun 19th Jul 2009
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chokkie

Sun Tel Cryptic 2493

This one is a hard nut to crack ..... 1d Starving birds seen around old university (8) r???????? 2d odd parts of life poorly presented here? rubbish (8) l???????? 13a advance that nobody else can...
12:48 Sun 19th Jul 20095 answers, last by rockfordill 13:20 Sun 19th Jul 2009
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Sat Times 24281

Stuck on just two ... 1 Down: 11 dn's definition initially supports it (3). I have S*D. 12 A: Punch Bag's stuffing is suffering (4,3) I have N***/S*T. Grateful for any assistance.
11:49 Sat 18th Jul 200913 answers, last by ash24 13:20 Sat 18th 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...
16:35 Sun 05th Jul 20092 answers, last by frameshift 16:45 Sun 05th Jul 2009
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Ulzana

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I have a feeling that 23 down is Brussels, but why? The clue is Capital both sides invested separately in transport. Any help appreciated.
11:19 Sun 05th Jul 20093 answers, last by frameshift 12:48 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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Times Jumbo

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 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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Saturday Times

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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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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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 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 20097 answers, last by kettledrum 12:47 Tue 09th Jun 2009

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