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stevenj | 21:31 Sat 30th Jan 2021 | Crosswords
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I know the answer to this clue but can’t work out why.
About twelve going round? With the letters I have “zodiac” is the only word I can fit. But why?
Oh and one more please. Their vessel transported army material. Shirtsleeve is an anagram and fits the letters I have. But what’s the army material to do with it?
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A shirtsleeve is a piece of material that covers your arm , hence 'army'
12 signs of the zodiac going around the sun ?
The 12 signs of the Zodiac are often shown in a circle?
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Thanks Mamyalynne. Tbh , I’m not impressed with either clue but your explanations are very helpful. Thanks
steven
I hope you are keeping well. I do hope that we really are in sight of an end to the awful period. Poor old His Nibs isn’t having much fun at uni!
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And, sorry,emeritus I didn’t thank you. I’m grateful!
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About twelve going round?

Ca(Circa/about) i(one) Doz(en) ,all reversed
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Now, that IS a good clue, as you have explained it.
Do you ( and /or any of the other supporters of the likes of me)actually set puzzles? You are so good!
steven
I certainly don't, nowhere near good enough Steven.
If you type 'lucianpoll' into a search engine, it will lead you to a blog all about each week's Times cryptic jumbo, and you can even leave comments.

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