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Observer Everyman 5/6

Stuck on NE Corner 7d Slightly spoil friend, drinking spirits (10) ????I?A?L? 6a Electrical units in more ways than one! (4) ???S 10a Incongruous situation – almost exhibiting resolve (4) ???N TIA!...
15:26 Sun 05th Jun 20227 answers, last by Liverpudlian 18:15 Sun 05th Jun 2022
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Everyman Last 2!

Morning All Tried to cure my insomnia by doing this in the middle of the night! Stuck on these (and parsing) TIA 8d:Take thermal pants away inside, revealing behind (4,3,3,4) ?A?E/OFF/THE/???K 25a:...
08:58 Sun 16th Jan 202210 answers, last by Toorak 11:10 Fri 21st Jan 2022
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Can anyone help with the meaning of ‘…’ in front of today’s clues? TIA...
13:37 Sat 06th Nov 20213 answers, last by Toadsmith 17:02 Sat 06th Nov 2021
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Obbo Everyman

Struggling with last two: 26 Across Ovine detailed by Eliot in parts of book (6) Could be ‘sheepy’ but can’t parse that, and means that I’ve got 22d wrong, which must be ‘mist’ surely? Thanks...
10:48 Sun 22nd Aug 20216 answers, last by bobbinwales 10:55 Sun 22nd Aug 2021
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Guardian Prize - Last Two!

Really stuck on these- can’t parse the possible answers! 5 Down Drinkers are in this state in empty town (6) ?A?E?R 26 Down King, say, in shelter raised part of crown (6) E?U?E? TIA!...
12:34 Sat 31st Jul 20214 answers, last by Toadsmith 12:46 Sat 31st Jul 2021
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Obbo Everyman Last One!

4 Down Football team runs, gets exasperated (7) I have: A?N?E?S (if I’ve got 10ac correct ‘one fine day- but can’t parse that) Thanks...
09:37 Sun 25th Jul 20216 answers, last by Toadsmith 10:31 Sun 25th Jul 2021
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Guardian Prize Kickstart Needed!

7 Down Drama is rank at the start (7,5) 26 Across One responsible for crime wave at store (12) ??????O?K?? TIA!...
09:19 Sat 12th Jun 20213 answers, last by Cryptomaniac 12:09 Sun 13th Jun 2021
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Guardian Prize

Despite having (I think) all the possible across clues this has me stumped 1 Down A serving icon playing — fourth ace in set? (5,10) ?O?A/I?A?I?E?I? TIA...
11:39 Sat 24th Apr 20213 answers, last by hallgarth 11:42 Sat 24th Apr 2021
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Guardian Prize

Can’t see the last one (or anything that makes sense!) 6 Across Act the wrong way, cutting precious tree (6) ?E?D?R Thanks...
18:13 Sat 17th Apr 20212 answers, last by Toadsmith 18:58 Sat 17th Apr 2021
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Guardian Prize

Last 2! Got me stumped 1 Across Bath hot, dealer lying back, maybe (7) ?E?H?R? 12 Across See man again before short journey (6) ?I?H?T Mishit? Thanks in advance...
14:08 Sat 13th Mar 20214 answers, last by Toadsmith 14:30 Sat 13th Mar 2021
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Guardian Prize Sw Corner

Having trouble with: 27 Across Ransack home outside university (3,6) ?E?/A?C??? 29 Across French department's given the runaround initially (9) ?O?P?I??? 31 Across Be doing what Puck's done? That...
09:04 Sun 22nd Nov 20204 answers, last by dannyk13 09:09 Sun 22nd Nov 2020
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Guardian Prize Last Two!

I need some help with 8d Mark of an African nation's hous­ing predicament-American concerned with issue? (8,5) I’m guessing Benjamin as first part, but can’t complete or parse! Tia...
13:17 Sat 12th Sep 20203 answers, last by Toorak 13:18 Sat 12th Sep 2020
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Guardian Prize

Stuck on NE corner 8 Across Dish with dried pulses and duck in wine (8) I have ?i???l?o TIA...
12:48 Sun 26th Jul 20202 answers, last by Lie-in King 12:49 Sun 26th Jul 2020
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Help In Parsing Please

25 Across Best part of visual increased tenfold (7) Must be ‘optimal’ but why? Can’t parse it! Tia...
13:39 Sun 21st Jun 20204 answers, last by dannyk13 13:43 Sun 21st Jun 2020
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Guardian Prize

5ac: One's after spy leader — Bill Foot, not Smiley? I’ve got ???/?a?e TIA...
12:54 Sat 13th Jun 20202 answers, last by Toorak 12:56 Sat 13th Jun 2020
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Obbo Everyman

Having trouble with last 2 5 Across Moves quickly around but finally stops boat moving (6) ???O?S 6 Down Rock star’s partner, very loud and unreliable (2-3) ??/OFF Thanks...
12:55 Sun 03rd Nov 20193 answers, last by brainiac 12:56 Sun 03rd Nov 2019
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Guardian Prize Last One!

Stuck on last one! 8 Down Involuntary behaviour leading sometime chancellor to painter (9) I’ve got E?M?R?T?N TIA...
08:42 Sat 29th Jun 20193 answers, last by donny48 10:09 Sat 29th Jun 2019
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Observer Everyman

Struggling with 1 across 1 Across Become agitated and doubtful hearing tall tale (3,3,2,1,6) TIA...
10:58 Sun 03rd Mar 20193 answers, last by Toadsmith 11:35 Sun 03rd Mar 2019
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Guardian Prize- Last Two

Stuck on last two: 18 Down Hit before lunch, perhaps with a new ball (8) C?I???A? And 24 Across Stalemate followed by defeats, officially stop game (4,6) D???/?T?M?S Date stamps???? But why? TIA...
14:11 Sat 26th Jan 20196 answers, last by Mamyalynne 01:48 Fri 01st Feb 2019

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