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Guardian Saturday Crossword

Does anyone know if the Guardian has abandoned its prize crossword totally now? I hoped after its revamp last week the Saturday prize might return but no. I only get the paper on a Saturday and have...
13:16 Sun 03rd Oct 20212 answers, last by fudgetec 13:32 Sun 03rd Oct 2021
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Parsing Please.

14 ac. Before play, check sporting kit 5,9. The only answer seems to be dress rehearsal, which is fine with before play, but what is the parsing please?
14:18 Sun 18th Oct 20203 answers, last by fudgetec 14:24 Sun 18th Oct 2020
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Guardian 27908 Maskarade

This last one has defeated me! 25ac, right hand grid. Assuming I have split the clue correctly, it reads: discredit society girl as a tad eccentric. The cryptic answer is 6 letters long, and an L...
09:37 Mon 26th Aug 20192 answers, last by fudgetec 09:48 Mon 26th Aug 2019
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Guardian 27722

5dn. Straight new English bishop in vile collars (10). ?n?r?I?G?y. Think it must be unerringly, but cannot fully parse. Last one. Any help appreciated.
20:53 Sat 19th Jan 20193 answers, last by fudgetec 20:58 Sat 19th Jan 2019
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Dog Attack - Has An Offence Been Committed?

My daughter's cat was attacked outside its home and killed by a dog being walked on a lead. The cat's neck was broken when in the dog's jaws. The police were informed, but said there was nothing they...
10:16 Mon 24th Apr 201710 answers, last by Khandro 11:39 Mon 24th Apr 2017
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China Philharmonic Prom

Could someone possibly tell me what was the first encore played by the China Philharmonic Orchestra at the BBC Prom on 20 July? It was a traditional Chinese piece arranged for strings, but I could not...
14:03 Wed 30th Jul 20142 answers, last by fudgetec 18:17 Wed 30th Jul 2014
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Sunday Times 4579

Last two and sure I'm missing the obvious! 28dn bug found in church no end of a shock at first I?K 5dn bad jolt, losing position initially B?M . Many thanks for any help....
15:08 Sun 02nd Mar 20142 answers, last by fudgetec 15:12 Sun 02nd Mar 2014
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Sunday Times 2 Feb

Sunday Times 4575 Last one: Actress and, primarily, film director (6) I have ?a?r?t sure i' m missing something obvious but just can't get it! Many thanks....
16:55 Sun 02nd Feb 20143 answers, last by fudgetec 17:04 Sun 02nd Feb 2014
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Guardian 25993 6 July

Guardian 25993 6 July Last one! 10ac: Eg Newcastle and Liverpool matches (4) ?e?s Many thanks for any help offered....
18:56 Sat 06th Jul 20134 answers, last by fudgetec 21:12 Sat 06th Jul 2013
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Guardian 25700

Last two: 15ac Makes smart new cut when running out of 10 (7). n???e?s I have neatens but can't quite see it, the answer to 10 if that is relevant is axiom. 6dn They're tossed about on holiday, maybe...
18:46 Sat 28th Jul 20129 answers, last by fudgetec 19:13 Sat 28th Jul 2012
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Guardian 25658

22ac Second corner knocked over ending in space, head back (2,4). I have Go Home. Go home = head back, but can't work out how you arrive at that. Any help gratefully received.
17:16 Sat 09th Jun 20122 answers, last by fudgetec 17:32 Sat 09th Jun 2012
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Guardian 25634 Paul Saturday 12 May

20 ac Prudent to mind the step these days (5,3). I have -p-c- --e 16 dn Source of milk the intestine's skimmed, so drier (3,5) I have t-- -o-e- These are the last two, any help gratefully received....
15:14 Sat 12th May 20126 answers, last by fudgetec 15:22 Sat 12th May 2012
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Guardian Cryptic 25466

Last one! 19ac Agape with fish before work in London, say (4,4) I have _i_e _p_n and am thinking wide open but apart from that meaning agape and op possibly meaning work I cannot work it out. Any...
12:55 Sun 30th Oct 20114 answers, last by factor30 13:31 Mon 31st Oct 2011
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GUARDIAN TODAY SATURDAY JAN 15th

I rang the Guardian earlier re the confusion over today's puzzle. There is no-one in the "Crossword Department" until Monday but the lady I spoke to acknowledged there has been an error with...
15:09 Sat 15th Jan 20118 answers, last by dzug2 17:27 Sun 16th Jan 2011
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Guardian Araucaria 25197 Christmas Puzzle

Rather late asking re this puzzle I know but was saving it to do over Christmas. Last one: 11 across (half of double clue) Drink in the small hours with bird (8): Nightcap or nightjar? Can sort of see...
12:53 Sun 26th Dec 20101 answer, last by roslyn251254 12:57 Sun 26th Dec 2010
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Guardian Paul Sat 11 December

3,18 dn: Men in tights (later cut short) attending club with bird on getting drunk (6,3,5). I have Batman and Robin as the answer. They are the men in tights and robin is a bird, but I cannot...
12:16 Sun 12th Dec 20106 answers, last by dzug2 20:27 Wed 15th Dec 2010
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Guardian Araucaria Sat 4 Dec

26 across: Defeated mention of cookery expert (6): Is the answer Beeton or beaten? The way the clue is drafted, I feel it could be either. Any advice before I fill in the grid?
18:11 Sun 05th Dec 201010 answers, last by Argee 21:47 Sun 05th Dec 2010
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Guardian Cryptic Paul

Have Cream Tea for 8ac but can't work out why! Can anyone help? Apologies if this one has been answered already - have had a good look but can't see it. Thanks
13:12 Sun 15th Feb 20093 answers, last by Helveticus 13:23 Sun 15th Feb 2009
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Another Local Quiz

What links: Jonathan Ross; Sweet; Magic Any ideas gratefully received!
10:28 Tue 15th Jan 20082 answers, last by fudgetec 12:11 Mon 21st Jan 2008
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Local Quiz

The letters represent the name of an event in a given year. Stuck on the following: 1920 - STPM Any ideas? Many thanks
15:38 Mon 14th Jan 20081 answer, last by oblongata 19:13 Mon 14th Jan 2008

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