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cryptic crossword cartoon

Hi all, I found a cartoon to do with cryptic crosswords on the internet, but I couldn't understand it! Can anyone help? The caption is "The Man who Writes the Cryptic Crosswords" The woman...
08:29 Tue 17th Nov 20093 answers, last by scotman 10:27 Wed 18th Nov 2009
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Poppy wearing on X Factor

Hello Everyone Having watched the X Factor this evening, I saw they were wearing different kind of poppies than the normal one. Does anyone know how to get a hold of these poppies? thanks for any info...
01:01 Sun 01st Nov 200914 answers, last by GEEMAC 15:01 Tue 17th Nov 2009
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DT 26,022

This is last tuesday's crossword. I just don't understand some of the clues, and was hoping someone may explain them to me. 1 Down File a nail with end of file (6) ABRADE 10 Across It's hard when...
20:53 Tue 08th Sep 20098 answers, last by nikkimcd 22:06 Tue 08th Sep 2009
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problem with spell checker on Word 2007

My spell checker doesn't seem to be working properly. I went to "set language" and saw that the "do not check spelling or grammar" box was ticked so I unticked it...
14:11 Wed 22nd Jul 20094 answers, last by factor30 14:50 Wed 22nd Jul 2009
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deal or no deal 250,000 question

do they ever advertise before the episode that the contestant has won the 250,000? I remember they would do that with who wants to be a millionaire but I wondered if they did it with deal or no deal
17:38 Thu 11th Dec 20082 answers, last by Jillius 12:58 Sat 13th Dec 2008
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dt 25789

Just a couple I don't really get: 5a Playwright penning a line to a yachtsman (7) P?I?T?R I'm sure it has something to do with pinter but I don't know what! Secondly 17d as in scare, panicky (7)...
22:13 Tue 02nd Dec 20083 answers, last by nikkimcd 22:21 Tue 02nd Dec 2008
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dt 25776

25 across Neat present for daughter (8) I have ??R?F??D The first letter might be an 'H' but I haven't decided if 22 down Principle feature of a vault (4) is Arch (I have the A) thanks for any help!!...
15:27 Mon 17th Nov 20083 answers, last by nikkimcd 15:31 Mon 17th Nov 2008
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mould problem

Hi I was wondering if anyone can help... basically I took out a pair of shoes from my cupboard yesterday and they were covered in mould - green spots. So today armed with my mould and mildew remover I...
13:46 Sun 28th Sep 20086 answers, last by nikkimcd 17:08 Sun 28th Sep 2008
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dt 25733

6d It's about Greek character, after the usual time, to rouse (9) I have S?I?A?A?? but think I may have gone wrong somewhere! thanks for any help Nikki x
21:00 Sat 27th Sep 20083 answers, last by nikkimcd 00:10 Sun 28th Sep 2008
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printing from emails help

I have been sent some posters by email to print. The problem is when I print them I get all the "To:..... From:...." blurb at the top and I can't work out how to print this without....
16:55 Wed 17th Sep 20086 answers, last by nikkimcd 21:57 Wed 17th Sep 2008
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Sat Tel 25,703

8D Scribble who in Paris on horse left in corner (8) I have ??F???L? If you know the answer, can you explain how you got there for me? I really don't understand this clue! Thank you so much
09:52 Sun 24th Aug 20086 answers, last by kayakamina 10:39 Sun 24th Aug 2008
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cryptic

girl before break obtaining highest point? E _ _ _ _ _ _ thanks for any help, could anyone who knows the answer please explain how they got there? cheers
23:01 Wed 06th Aug 20082 answers, last by nikkimcd 23:03 Wed 06th Aug 2008
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dt 35684

having had a tremendous start I have come to a grinding halt and have been stuck for about an hour. can anyone help to get me going? 10 a ?a?n????? Mum at home stops people being big supporters 24d...
13:07 Fri 01st Aug 20085 answers, last by Catron 13:19 Fri 01st Aug 2008
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membership fees for Hurlingham Club

I was just wondering if anyone knew how much membership costs per annum at the Hurlingham Club in London? I am intrigued! thank you Nikki
18:20 Sat 19th Jul 20086 answers, last by nikkimcd 02:04 Sun 20th Jul 2008
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fancy dress beginning with "s"

Hi I'm going to a "fancy dress cocktail party" where the theme is the letter s (the hostess is called Sophie). Any ideas for costumes beginning with the letter s? thanks Nikki
14:20 Wed 09th Jul 200821 answers, last by FancyDressPanda 15:53 Sun 16th Jan 2011
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dt 25632

last two!! 18 d. - said when meeting a troublesome state of affairs (5-2) I have H?W??/?? 26 a - Poet makes return visit around end of June (5) I have ??A?S - the first letter of this corresponds to...
23:09 Mon 02nd Jun 20085 answers, last by mamyalynne 23:14 Mon 02nd Jun 2008
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dt 25632

18 across Problem for man repeatedly going without publicity bill. (8) I am really stuck - I'm new to cryptics so if anyone with any help can also explain how they got there I would really appreciate...
15:27 Mon 02nd Jun 20083 answers, last by Catron 15:38 Mon 02nd Jun 2008
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dt 25623

Last one and I can't get it! 4d sort of loaf around quietly - and get married (7) ?P?I?E? thanks for any help!
19:27 Thu 22nd May 20087 answers, last by nikkimcd 19:33 Thu 22nd May 2008
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dt 25620

I am stuck on 31 across Is against using Latin (6). Contra in Latin is against so I thought this was the answer. But 27d communication - possibly barbed (4) I think is wire which would make the second...
17:37 Mon 19th May 20082 answers, last by Cleocima 17:41 Mon 19th May 2008

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