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'13D. An Entirely Noted Leafy Green'

This is from March 2023 Which? magazine. I have C_B_A_E. Assume the answer to be 'CABBAGE'. But why?...
21:36 Wed 22nd Feb 20234 answers, last by ontherun 21:46 Wed 22nd Feb 2023
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Vineyard Initially Threatened With Loss Of Red Grape Harvest

vineyard initially threatened with loss of red grape harvest
16:14 Sun 01st Jan 202312 answers, last by zetisna 08:46 Wed 19th Apr 2023
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Cryptic Crossword In A Journal: Cheeky Suspect Predator (4,4)

I have: _E_R _R_P Could it be BEAR TRAP? If so, why?...
20:27 Thu 08th Aug 20193 answers, last by ontherun 20:31 Thu 08th Aug 2019
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Saturday Times Prize Crossword 1237 Saturday November 26Th 2016

Puzzled by 54a Information that's included about onion (a vegetable) (5,4) I'm assuming the answer is GREEN BEAN, but why? I can see 'GEN' in there as 'information', but can't explain the rest. Can...
22:28 Sun 27th Nov 20165 answers, last by brainiac 23:57 Sun 27th Nov 2016
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Sunday Times 4713

Help with parsing please. 11d No more property let, one not properly in control, mentally (12) I am assuming the answer is OBSOLETENESS (no more), but not sure how the rest of the clue fits (except...
20:46 Sun 25th Sep 20165 answers, last by scorpiojo 20:53 Sun 25th Sep 2016
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Saturday Times Jumbo Cryptic 1190 Sunday January 31St 2016

7d Charisma formed around current musicians (9) I am assuming the answer is MARIACHIS - being an anagram of CHARISMA ... and 'I'. But why 'I'? I though the abbreviation for current (ampere) is often...
08:15 Sun 31st Jan 20163 answers, last by Neveracrossword 09:22 Sun 31st Jan 2016
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Saturday Times Prize Crossword 1183 Sunday December 27Th 2015

Last one (I hope) 35d Actress in great need, unfortunately (11) I have T_A_E_I_G_E (but maybe the 'G' is wrong?) Any help would be appreciated. OtR...
20:37 Sun 27th Dec 20154 answers, last by ontherun 20:42 Sun 27th Dec 2015
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Saturday Times Prize Crossword 1181 Cryptic Monday December 14Th 2015

50d Runs towards stern host (4). I have R_W_. I assume ROWS but can't see why. I felt that this week's jumbo cryptic was a bit of a stinker. A bit DeanMayeresque? OtR...
22:45 Mon 14th Dec 20155 answers, last by UKSWF 23:00 Mon 14th Dec 2015
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Saturday Times Prize Crossword 26268 Saturday November 28Th 2015

26a Retired person who's manipulated to get money (4). I have L_O_; and am assuming the answer is LOOT. But can't work out why. Can anyone help please? OtR...
15:51 Sat 28th Nov 20154 answers, last by ontherun 15:55 Sat 28th Nov 2015
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Saturday Times Prize Crossword 1178 Sunday November 22Nd 2015 Cryptic

10a Do followers initially take orders? (5) I'm sure the answer is REMIT, but can't see why (except I know a remit can be to give orders). Where does 'Do' and 'followers' come into play?...
09:29 Sun 22nd Nov 20155 answers, last by mac44 09:59 Sun 22nd Nov 2015
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Sunday Times Prize Crossword 4668 Sunday November 15Th 2015

Last one for me and need some help please: 9a Cast so, Iron Duke (6). I have _R_I_O Looks like there's an anagram there somewhere. Can someone explain please? otr...
13:59 Sun 15th Nov 20153 answers, last by ontherun 14:02 Sun 15th Nov 2015
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Sunday Times Prize Crossword 4647 Monday June 22Nd 2015

8d: Hot clothes not right in dirty accommodation (6) I have S_E_T_. I think the answer is 'SWEATY', but I'm not sure why. Can anyone explain? OtR...
16:34 Mon 22nd Jun 20154 answers, last by ontherun 16:39 Mon 22nd Jun 2015
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Saturday Times Prize Jumbo Cryptic Crossword 1126 Sunday December 28Th 2014

Two left and struggling with them: 10d From Day one, engineers working with cutting devices? (6) I have S___R_, and am thinking 'SHEARS', but why? 14a The reader's no longer inadequate English. (5) I...
16:19 Sun 28th Dec 20144 answers, last by ontherun 16:27 Sun 28th Dec 2014
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Saturday Times Prize Crossword 25969 Saturday December 13Th 2014

Last one. Just can't get my head round it. 4d Small wodge bitten into by rook's fallen off (6) I have: S_R_N_ Any help would be much appreciated. OtR...
21:18 Sat 13th Dec 20146 answers, last by frugalfred 21:24 Sat 13th Dec 2014
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The Times (Bank Holiday Monday) 1107 Monday August 25Th 2014

Just one to do. 8dn Certainly richly luxurious, consistently endless excess (7). I have: S_R_A_S Could it be SURPASS? Or STREAMS? Really can't work this one out. Any suggestions? OtR...
09:25 Tue 26th Aug 20142 answers, last by ontherun 09:29 Tue 26th Aug 2014
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Sunday Times Prize Crossword 4604 Sunday August 24Th 2014

Last one - seeking explanation ... 5a Go off strange uncle (6). I have F_S_E_. I'm assuming FESTER; but can't see what that has to do with uncle. Can anyone explain please. OtR...
11:19 Sun 24th Aug 20143 answers, last by ontherun 11:24 Sun 24th Aug 2014
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Saturday Times Prize Crossword 1104 Saturday August 9Th 2014

13d God's attitude, I assume (8). I have _O_E_D__. I'm thinking FOGEYDOM; but can't see why. 26a Several obligations in possibly last period of life (8). I have N___T_E_; but if FOGEYDOM is right,...
20:48 Sat 09th Aug 20145 answers, last by ontherun 20:52 Sat 09th Aug 2014
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Saturday Times Prize Crossword 1101 Saturday July 19Th 2014

30ac It's said to stop people entering (8). I have A_E_M_N_ If it's AVERMENT, Im not sure why. Another possibility is ABETMENT; but,again, don't know why. Have I got something wrong? Can anyone...
12:39 Mon 21st Jul 20142 answers, last by ontherun 12:46 Mon 21st Jul 2014
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40A Chanted A Mass Over Orkney Saint. (6)

I have _A_N_S. Any suggestions? OtR...
21:16 Sun 16th Feb 20147 answers, last by vakayu 21:20 Sun 16th Feb 2014
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Saturday Times Jumbo Cryptic 1,066 Sunday December 8Th 2013

I'm struggling to explain some of my answers. I'm sure you'll be able to out me out of my misery! 8d Garment such as mini one obtained for nothing (5). I am assuming SKIRT, but why? 19a Dives would...
09:31 Sun 08th Dec 20136 answers, last by ontherun 11:11 Sun 08th Dec 2013

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