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17ac. Showers of seconds, etc. come mostly served with cocktails (6,6)?T?M?C-?L?C?S I can only think of atomic clocks but can not see clue connection. 13dn. For now, mostly fat round maidens like...
10:37 Sun 18th Mar 20123 answers, last by thumbscrew 10:48 Sun 18th Mar 2012
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bluemanx3

Times

20d Trees canopy a mistake for monkey. (6) ---r-r
15:59 Sat 25th Feb 20124 answers, last by cantante 17:59 Sat 25th Feb 2012
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times jumbo cryptic 966

45ac. I then covered a green(8)I?E?P?R? I think it must be inexpert ie green not skilled, but can not see the word play
18:29 Sun 19th Feb 20126 answers, last by Hong-Kong-Taffy 05:11 Mon 20th Feb 2012
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sat times 25077

1ac. Formal gift about to be presented in case.(8)D?N?T?V? I think it must be donative but can not see the word play can anyone explain?
11:49 Sun 05th Feb 20124 answers, last by thumbscrew 11:55 Sun 05th Feb 2012
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sat times jumbo cryptic 963

23dn. Footwear without ankle support? Change of policy called for(4,4)?L?P-?L?P. Is this flip flop or slip slop and why?
09:13 Mon 30th Jan 20123 answers, last by bibblebub 09:21 Mon 30th Jan 2012
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Sat Times Cryptic No 963. 10dn and 22 dn.

Stuck on these last 2. Help please! 10dn Trees not spreading so much round edge of town? One wants an early viewing (5-7) First ?e?h??? 22dn What's the point of summer sport? (9) U?e ???m?n Many...
09:05 Mon 30th Jan 20122 answers, last by thumbscrew 09:08 Mon 30th Jan 2012
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Times Jumbo cryptic 961

Last 2 24dn. Wind blows daughter away: that's relatively unpleasant.(6)M?A?E? 27dn. Singular TV broadcasts for kids.(6) ?P?O?S...
16:04 Sun 15th Jan 20128 answers, last by thumbscrew 16:08 Sun 15th Jan 2012
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Sat. Times cryptic 956

14ac. International rule said to be moving forward. (2,5) I?,T?A?N I can only think of in train, is this right? can you please explain clue .
09:02 Mon 19th Dec 20114 answers, last by thumbscrew 09:26 Mon 19th Dec 2011
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Times Jumbo cryptic 951

26dn. Rash, more than anything, is connected with temperature.(8)H?S?I?S? think it is hastiest but can not tie this to clue other than rash. 33dn. Slips a black coat on -the wrong way(6) ?R?A?A think...
20:30 Mon 14th Nov 20112 answers, last by thumbscrew 20:40 Mon 14th Nov 2011
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Sat. Times 24999

6dn. Composite chapter on fashionable period with elevated manner.(9)C?N?R?R?? 19ac. Area covered by shellfish, mostly uninteresting seafood (8)?A???A?I...
09:13 Sun 06th Nov 20113 answers, last by cyclingchick 10:27 Sun 06th Nov 2011
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Times Jumbo cryptic 948

33ac. How one could produce notes for a sort of disc.(10) G?I???T?N?
09:07 Mon 24th Oct 20113 answers, last by bibblebub 09:14 Mon 24th Oct 2011
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Sat.Times 24987

3dn. More than willing at first to make time up?(4.4) G?M?.O?E? I can only think of game over but can not see the clue if that is right
09:32 Sun 23rd Oct 20113 answers, last by bibblebub 09:39 Sun 23rd Oct 2011
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Sat. Times Jumbo Cryptic 947

1dn. Squire in hospital cut antipodean's tail off.(6,5) S?N?H?, P?N?A
12:51 Sun 16th Oct 20114 answers, last by thumbscrew 13:06 Sun 16th Oct 2011
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Sat.Times 24975

4dn. Being pinched by bird, that's painful that is!(2,3) T?,W?T answer an reason please, I can think of a couple of things but can not see clue.
09:53 Sun 09th Oct 20115 answers, last by bibblebub 10:01 Sun 09th Oct 2011
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Times Jumbo cryptic 944

19dn.Smart bagging runs, one boundary on the same side.(?R?E?D?Y) It might be friendly but I can not see the ord play if it is.
16:45 Sun 25th Sep 20114 answers, last by thumbscrew 16:48 Sun 25th Sep 2011
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Sat. Times 24957

19dn. Dull being second for many years on end, extraordinarily(7)?N?D?NE I can only think of anodyne which might dull pain but I don't really see the cryptic other than a part anagram(on end) but...
11:37 Sun 18th Sep 20114 answers, last by ichkeria 14:39 Sun 18th Sep 2011
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Sat Times cryptic 24939

16ac. In a classically singular country. (6) I?D?U? I can only think of indium but this is a metal so I am not sure how this fits the clue or if it's right any help and an explanation please.
09:44 Mon 29th Aug 20113 answers, last by bibblebub 09:53 Mon 29th Aug 2011
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marg14a

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1d Tense priest worried adviser on course T???T?? (7) and 5d Its suitable for each colour to hide adjacent points ??????E?T (9) and 27a One in DNA unit follows healthy tips for cleanliness H???E?? (7)...
10:51 Fri 19th Aug 20115 answers, last by thumbscrew 10:56 Fri 19th Aug 2011
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Sat. Times 24927

10ac. Runs back having dash in German region.(9) ??I?E?A?D could be rhineland but can't see cryptic. 8dn. Escape monster blowing top in fight.(5,3) ???A?,O?T could be break out but again can't see...
13:49 Sat 13th Aug 20116 answers, last by thumbscrew 13:54 Sat 13th Aug 2011
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Sat. Times 24885

23ac. Rascal with line right out of place.(8) I???O?E?D 21dn. Fowl getting better and functioning.(5)C???N Could be capon but can not see the cap bit....
15:24 Sat 25th Jun 20113 answers, last by thumbscrew 15:27 Sat 25th Jun 2011

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