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Maxxer

Spectator 2651

A lovely puzzle from Fieldfare with a grammatical imperative in the preamble's instruction. Also some very inventive clue constructions. Bravo !
20:47 Thu 25th Apr 202410 answers, last by Boethius 12:11 Fri 26th Apr 2024
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quinol

Spectator 2650 Last 2 Help Please

35a Ian's pets having time for number of openings (5) d-wt- (trouble with scots as usual) 39a saw, with many points s-o-t-ed (should be 'spotted' but can't parse)
17:40 Thu 18th Apr 20248 answers, last by Lie-in King 23:13 Thu 18th Apr 2024
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OftPuzzled

Spectator 2647

After some labour, I'm stuck for only a couple of the unclued, but haven't the foggiest of how any of the answers link to the theme. Could anyone help with the hidden 6-letter word to give me a... ...
14:00 Thu 28th Mar 202432 answers, last by johnpiper 11:51 Fri 29th Mar 2024
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johnpiper

Hairs On Nut

Hairs on nut(4) PI?I  
14:29 Thu 21st Mar 20244 answers, last by Lie-in King 19:38 Thu 21st Mar 2024
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Matakari

The Spectator N0 2642- By Lavatch

Good evening, a Spectator that’s more friendly than this week’s EV.
Some of the Unclueds are falling into place, but the preamble remains
a bit mysterious to me. It should turn out to be a... ...
18:32 Thu 22nd Feb 202430 answers, last by Matakari 08:00 Wed 28th Feb 2024
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Tilly2

Spectator

Will there be a crossword today?
09:57 Thu 04th Jan 202424 answers, last by Boethius 11:47 Fri 05th Jan 2024
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FleshpotsOfDevon

Xmas Spectator

Blimey, what a monster! I've been ploughing through for a couple of days, and it's boiled down to these two regular clues left -  Alastair’s extended half of speech (4) LA?G (LANG??) Low, about to... ...
21:16 Fri 15th Dec 202317 answers, last by FleshpotsOfDevon 16:06 Sun 17th Dec 2023
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FleshpotsOfDevon

Spectator 2634

I've more or less finished the grid and the unclued shenanigans, but one clue is being stubborn. 
  Posted a letter to former archbishop (7)    I have ?E?TAM? ...
13:10 Thu 07th Dec 202315 answers, last by Boethius 19:42 Mon 11th Dec 2023
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johnpiper

Spectator 2633

26a Urban guile represented by india in this place? [9] ?en??????   20d girl is first sons sibling? ?????l    
20:15 Thu 30th Nov 202314 answers, last by johnpiper 14:46 Fri 01st Dec 2023
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Tilly2

Finished Today's Speccie

with the help of my big, fat, heavy Brewers. I just need to check on two. 17ac. Author moving gently, dropping article.  Dante? 3 d. European bison left - is inside. Widest?   Thank you.  
15:31 Thu 16th Nov 202318 answers, last by Neveracrossword 16:34 Fri 17th Nov 2023
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FleshpotsOfDevon

Spectator 2629

See struggle to stop mould spreading in the theatre? (9)   I have L?V??E?O?
  Thanks. 
12:15 Thu 02nd Nov 202329 answers, last by PiffPoff 13:03 Mon 06th Nov 2023
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lashley

Spec2629

help please-all the answers are anagrams of somethimg urban BOS?? 5 ??N?ER 6 DR?VE 5 UN??T? 6 ??ME?IS?S any help welcome
19:41 Thu 02nd Nov 202316 answers, last by Neveracrossword 16:45 Fri 03rd Nov 2023
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johnpiper

Spectator 2628

Only a few clued lights left 6d variety of ivy from another state with aname cut short (6) AR???? 4d involved oneself endlessly in German trade fair (5) ME??? 33d old motto-english or not (5)... ...
15:05 Thu 26th Oct 202336 answers, last by PiffPoff 11:33 Wed 01st Nov 2023
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Matakari

Spectator N0 2624 - By Fieldfare

Good day, NACW, you were quite right! I keep enjoying Fieldfare’s neat clues and the end games. I had some misgivings about 10a until Jules Verne enlightened me. It looks like an omen, speaking... ...
11:40 Fri 29th Sep 202318 answers, last by Tilly2 18:57 Fri 29th Sep 2023
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johnpiper

Spectator 2623

Rather baffled by this one. help gratefully received clued: 23a Scrooge perhaps first on since November (7) i have ?g???s? Unclued 1d i have at?i? 24 a i have AM?MT 13D I have EM?I?O? 29, 29 36 is a number... ...
05:27 Fri 22nd Sep 202331 answers, last by sjjuk 13:41 Sun 24th Sep 2023
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PiffPoff

Spectator 2623

Parsing for this one, please. Vitamin evident in bone following fracture? (8) THIAMINE fits.
12:55 Thu 21st Sep 202313 answers, last by Tilly2 13:08 Fri 22nd Sep 2023
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Matakari

Spectator N0 2622 - Local Call By Doc

Good morning, very smooth going this week for Doc’s intoxicating “local call” except for one clue and two unclueds. Help for the following would be appreciated, thanks in advance! 29 Murderers... ...
08:03 Fri 15th Sep 202345 answers, last by Floko 18:43 Sun 17th Sep 2023
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Matakari

Spectator 2620 - Lavatch: The Right Name?

Good morning, the Spectator is no walk in the park this week with Mr Lavatch! But an fascinating quest for the right name for which I think I’ve got some interesting leads. Some clues are impeding my...
08:23 Fri 01st Sep 202357 answers, last by PiffPoff 14:12 Sat 02nd Sep 2023
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johnpiper

Spectator 2618 Chain Gang

Having some trouble with the clued clues. making progress on the unclued ones but would appreciate some help: 43 A Sign implied by 'Ladies'? (4) ?M?? might this be AMBI? 41A Central heating -source...
13:49 Thu 17th Aug 202326 answers, last by wrd456 20:15 Sun 20th Aug 2023
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johnpiper

Spectator 2617 Enzed Scorers

Doing ok with both clued and unclued. One remains clued 36d central asian chiefs at inn [5] ??a?? Could it be khans Struggling with scorers x.y. W and s...
12:57 Thu 10th Aug 202321 answers, last by Pianoman2003 19:49 Sat 12th Aug 2023

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