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Guardian 25520

25a Teary time in the embrace of sexy chap, scratching rear (9) Is it lachrymal? I understand the teary bit but the cryptic element?! Am I barking up the wrong tree?...

stephenj

Guardian cryptic 25496

Real toughie today. A priest wore outmoded suit in the past. ----P-E-....

stephenj

Gdn Prize 25490

Do what must be done, slicing ends off butt. (3-3) -o-, e-d. End in both clue and answer? Top end?...

minky

drag artist 25478 Saturday November 12th 2011

Why is it EPIDURAL?

Monalise

Everyman 3382

Help needed with - 12a - Getting on train for Greyfriars, say. (8,6) second word possibly -c-d-- 23a - place a pin nervously in device (9) a-p---n-- Many thanks...

mosword

Last clue still to get...Polished cross (6) S---P-

this has stumped me.It's from the press and journal. Thanks to those who helped earlier.

cd48

The Mail on Sunday You Magazine Crossword 1237 Sunday July 3rd 2011

15 across the first of Steig Larssons successful books 3,4,4,3,6,6 thanks...

genius1933

Saturday Times Prize Crossword 24891 Saturday July 2nd 2011

25ac--One after fish booked volunteers to secure boat [5]--- Looks like TARGA,the volunteers are Territorial Army ---but I don't understand! TIA

genius1933

Saturday Times Prize Crossword Saturday June 11th 2011

11ac. Staff, keeping discipline,set off for work [9,4] M?N?E?E?D,?A?K

Tinocci

Daily Telegraph Prize Crossword 26,546 Saturday May 7th 2011

Two queries, please. Is 13a No option (7) (Refusal)? And what is 15d Deputy's after 75% cut in conditions (7) ? Many thanks

qwerty7

Daily Telegraph Prize Crossword 26,540 Saturday April 30th 2011

Five clues to go: 7d State of panic follows fix (8). I have T?I???I? 8d Educated learner to do again (8). I have L?T???T? 12a Performing arts supremo (4). 23d Box holding earl's weapon (5). I have...

BigMac

FT 13,647

Tearing my hair out - any clues gratefully received... ... 29a Interview a capital divine (3,5) S?E ?H?A?...

maxidragon

Sun Tel Oscars Cryptic crossword

18d) gripping drama, somewhat less than gross, owned by us, it's said (3,4) I have ??? hours

lestergunn

Fare brought back in coach, not a heavy fare (6)

Hi, can anyone answer and explain the below: Fare brought back in coach, not a heavy fare (6) Second letter is possibly T. I have guessed at either STAPLE or STODGE. Thanks...

Gisacloo

Sat Tel. 26,480

10a Religious leader to live with new order (8) ?e???i?t

diogenes44

Saturday Times Prize Crossword 24753 Saturday January 22nd 2011

26 Woman needs smaller clothing, achieving this? (8) l?a????s 24 Pay attention, you down under! (4) o??? 6 Said vital vessel is useless (4) ?a?n.I assume it's vain....

claret&blue

Local Crossword

For impersonation, Mimi needs to weep. (3) ?R?. I assume it's "cry" but cannot see the connection with the first part of the clue. Any suggestions, please.