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As ever, one clue defeats me: 18d. "Programs containing quiet word of caution" (8) I have *o*t*a*e. All sorts of things fit: boatrace; something "care"; an ending...
00:40 Wed 06th May 20092 answers, last by stevenj 00:56 Wed 06th May 2009
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11d Geeky Japanesef forgot a Kuwaiti's bags i have a first letter of O and a last one of U. But the three middle ones are proving elusive! I think the third one is A. So O*A*U. I am working on the...
00:42 Mon 27th Apr 20092 answers, last by stevenj 01:01 Mon 27th Apr 2009
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39ac Saint not involved in unpleasant disagreement. (3) n_ y. I'm sure the answer must be "nay" but I'd love it if someone could explain why. Many thanks in advance.
16:24 Sun 26th Apr 20093 answers, last by stevenj 00:52 Mon 27th Apr 2009
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29a Result of 35, (toss up) perhaps, involving ten groups of six (6)? - e - a - s.
20:44 Sun 26th Apr 20093 answers, last by safflower 19:36 Mon 27th Apr 2009
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31AC Numbers perhaps seen on axe thats used in cutting (5-4) S?R?? ?O?K 40AC How quintessential to transform issue of devolution (4,7,8,) W?S? L?T?I?N ?????I?N 53AC Listing article one left in tears...
21:34 Sun 26th Apr 20092 answers, last by stevenj 00:48 Mon 27th Apr 2009
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can anyone help with my last clue? 9d) stretched to excess; exaggerated (12) o-e-s-r-i-e- thanks in advance for any help.
22:43 Sun 26th Apr 20093 answers, last by stevenj 00:46 Mon 27th Apr 2009
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stevenj

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I have confused myself. I don't want anyone to tell me the answer but I'd be grateful for a "steer" as to what I should be looking for. The clue is 26 d and is simply "The Buckthorn". Now the...
21:36 Tue 03rd Mar 20095 answers, last by stevenj 11:23 Wed 04th Mar 2009
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23ac Gnome shortened full length garment Seems to be sari. I have *a*i. But what's the gnome reference please?
23:57 Thu 11th Dec 20083 answers, last by Lie-in King 00:24 Fri 12th Dec 2008
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35d has me stumped! It appears to be an anagram but I can't unravel it. Non-U type'll supply means of forced cultivation (10 letters)
17:54 Wed 26th Nov 20083 answers, last by stevenj 21:20 Wed 26th Nov 2008
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9d Female chess player fiding mateat end of play. Miranda? But why? apart from female...
00:44 Wed 12th Nov 20083 answers, last by stevenj 01:49 Wed 12th Nov 2008
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stevenj

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30d A conspiracy between dealers at an auction to keep prices artificially low" *n*c*o*h But, as ever, the last one defeats me!
00:35 Mon 27th Oct 20082 answers, last by stevenj 15:22 Mon 27th Oct 2008
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31 ac *e*a*e*i*a special day in which a teacher (retired) hides years no longer. Last one. Help, please!
00:15 Tue 07th Oct 20082 answers, last by stevenj 00:30 Tue 07th Oct 2008
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Help! Last one 56ac "Novel way to identify archaeologist's find" I have s*e*d and there's very few words which fit! But I can't get a novel out of any of them, let alone the "way to identify etc" So I...
22:35 Mon 29th Sep 20082 answers, last by stevenj 22:55 Mon 29th Sep 2008
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21 a. Indra's paradise ... I have the following letters: s-e-g-. 8 d. Such force is measured in amperes per metre. I have the following letters: c-e-c-v-. Can anyone help me? and a big thank you....
20:50 Tue 01st Jul 20082 answers, last by stevenj 20:54 Tue 01st Jul 2008
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27d Jewels held on the forehead by chains
21:32 Sun 29th Jun 20085 answers, last by stevenj 00:28 Mon 30th Jun 2008
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22 d Can someone explain why this should be tyres please. I know that a doughnut can be called a tyre. But why plural, and how does the rest of the clue fit? Or am I completely up the Swanee? steven
23:02 Mon 09th Jun 20088 answers, last by thumbscrew 18:25 Tue 10th Jun 2008
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39a Gets reduced VAT, perhaps, in old wine stores. (7) (o---i-s). Somewhat perplexingly, I have 3rd letter as 'x'.....
16:29 Sun 08th Jun 20082 answers, last by stevenj 22:55 Mon 09th Jun 2008
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stevenj

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stack-yards 4-7?
20:58 Sat 10th May 20084 answers, last by stevenj 21:32 Sat 10th May 2008
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stevenj

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I'm sure that to all you 60s people or ones with flash cars the answer to 26 ac is obvious. I have *a*t*p so it seems likely to be something ending in "top" but what???
01:11 Thu 03rd Apr 20083 answers, last by stevenj 17:33 Thu 03rd Apr 2008
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still stuck on 28a in filming an outdoor scene have D?T???O? thanks in advance
12:40 Sun 30th Mar 20085 answers, last by stevenj 01:02 Thu 03rd Apr 2008

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