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tedsgran

Ev 1544

Four normal clues lead to thematic answers, each producing a single-letter clash in one cell when entered. From the answer to every other clue a letter must be deleted wherever it appears before entry...
08:58 Wed 22nd Jun 20225 answers, last by tedsgran 12:01 Wed 22nd Jun 2022
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RickGDG

Ev 1544

All done except 30a, 'Lord and servants frequently grasp the meaning of Cooper's autobiography'. Unless I am mistaken, at least one 'o' is omitted from the wordplay. Also cannot parse 33a. Also for...
19:21 Mon 20th Jun 20224 answers, last by RickGDG 20:19 Mon 20th Jun 2022
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hankir

Ev 1538

Need help with finding the prayer. My letters from extra words anagram to North Tests or variations. No inspiration yet. Thanks....
21:47 Mon 09th May 20227 answers, last by RickGDG 16:17 Fri 13th May 2022
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professorplum13

Ev 1538

17a Without university can study and look to the future (4) ?C?? scan?? 25a Without one ordinary lecturer, subject becomes something to dread (4) ?OG? 28d Heads to see foreign beauty of oriental type...
13:49 Mon 09th May 20225 answers, last by RickGDG 12:44 Tue 10th May 2022
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RickGDG

Ev 1538

All done except for the final replacement. I take it you have to fit D******r in somewhere. But where? Any nudges much appreciated.
13:52 Sun 08th May 20223 answers, last by RickGDG 18:01 Sun 08th May 2022
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saladdodger

Ev 1536

Clues are of 3 types: (i) a letter needs removing from the clue (ii) a letter needs adding to the clue (iii) wordplay gives the answer with a superfluous letter All answers are 8 letters 1....
18:36 Sun 24th Apr 202215 answers, last by RickGDG 12:19 Mon 25th Apr 2022
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professorplum13

Ev 1533

Full grid with adjusted thematic answers...can't see what to highlight... "solvers must highlight the nothing theme" ??...
13:31 Sun 03rd Apr 20229 answers, last by KingPuzzler 14:17 Tue 05th Apr 2022
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RickGDG

Ev 1530

I have a completed grid and have deduced the 'work' of the 'duo' through the cryptic opening. I also see how this translates into the 'bare necessities'. But I am at a loss as to what exactly goes...
18:06 Sun 13th Mar 20222 answers, last by ProfessorMaisie 18:22 Sun 13th Mar 2022
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jadzia49

Ev 1527

Anyone help me with the drawing of the curved line? I have the two-word phrase and the colours but can’t see the POINT OF VIEW....
22:42 Sun 20th Feb 20227 answers, last by novalis 12:13 Thu 24th Feb 2022
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RickGDG

Ev 1526

I wonder if anyone could give me a nudge on the endgame here. I have all the answers with the exception of 17d and I believe I have the first word of the theme via the missing letters (12 letters)....
23:19 Sun 13th Feb 20226 answers, last by RickGDG 18:37 Tue 15th Feb 2022
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tedsgran

Ev 1524

11a Food crop in Germany that is universal, arriving from the East (6) D?U??? 13a Young ladies gathering, mightily displeased (6) ????AD 35a Group of flowers grew around hole in one area (8) ?????E?E...
17:54 Sun 30th Jan 202213 answers, last by RickGDG 00:16 Wed 02nd Feb 2022
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RickGDG

Ev 1520

Hi all. Enjoyable quiz and I've basically completed it. But the endgame has me stumped, i.e. the three of the trickier replacement clues, 38a, 6d, and 21d. I have a vague idea of what the grid entry...
20:30 Sun 02nd Jan 20222 answers, last by RickGDG 20:42 Sun 02nd Jan 2022
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RickGDG

Ev 1519

Hi all. Have worked out everything about this crossword with the exception of 28 down which is doing my head in rather. 'Unique person against revelry regularly ignored', 5 letters. I have S?EER. But...
13:55 Mon 27th Dec 20217 answers, last by Brownbelle 08:52 Sun 02nd Jan 2022
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RickGDG

Enigmatic Variations 1479

I've managed everything in this crosword with the exception of the substitute solution for 22 down. If I am right, it is a woman's name that yields the definition 'codeword', or possibly 'herb'. But...
23:15 Mon 22nd Mar 20212 answers, last by RickGDG 00:08 Tue 23rd Mar 2021
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RickGDG

Observer Everyman 3833

Can anyone explain the wordplay for 16 across to me? 'Basically not fine to manipuate fiance? Not half.' Answer: In Essence I get the (fia)nce (not half) bit but am otherwise drawing a blank. Muchas...
16:01 Sun 29th Mar 20205 answers, last by Mamyalynne 16:05 Sun 29th Mar 2020
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RickGDG

"riot In Westminster? Order Nuts To Stop Hoax, Having Crossed Bishop"

Wonder if anyone can help with this. "Riot in Westminster? Order nuts to stop hoax, having crossed bishop". The answer is 'omnishambles' but cannot parse it. Thanks!...
15:44 Fri 27th Dec 20193 answers, last by RickGDG 15:51 Fri 27th Dec 2019
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LadyofOgma

Guardian Cryptic 26968

Three left and I may have gone wrong somewhere 13. Threw good 9s like this? Some initially getting caught (9) (9 being eggs) -n---d-e- 14. A law together with sovereign pontiff (9) --e-a-d- 15. Pastry...
20:06 Sat 20th Aug 201616 answers, last by Cryptomaniac 11:01 Tue 23rd Aug 2016
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mikey4444

Everyman 3624

8d....Run and help attack....R?I?....RAID ? Can't quite parse this.
18:47 Sun 20th Mar 20166 answers, last by dominie 19:01 Sun 20th Mar 2016
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RickGDG

Everyman 3,624

Is there any reason for today's Everyman not to be online this morning? Is it it in the print copy? Thanks.
09:29 Sun 20th Mar 20164 answers, last by GetOverIt 13:01 Sun 20th Mar 2016
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Magicmeg

Observer Prize Crossword 3617 Sunday January 31St 2016

No real information. Really struggling with this crossword. 1D think the second word here is 'order' and have no letters for the first word. 1A no letters but think it may have something to do with...
13:07 Sun 31st Jan 20165 answers, last by RickGDG 14:28 Sun 31st Jan 2016

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