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Saturday Times Jumbo Cryptic 1675 Saturday May 25Th 2024

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chardon713 | 06:41 Sat 25th May 2024 | Quizzes & Puzzles
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53a .... "under control remove phosphorus and boron from copper zinc alloy" (2-5)

Straight clue is "in check"

No ideas as to how the Cryptic elements work

remove phosphorous and boron .. drop a "p  + "b"

Copper zinc alloy = Brass

Grateful if you can help 🤔

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I think you're taking the P and B from Pinchbeck, probably a copper zinc alloy (I can't check that just now).
06:43 Sat 25th May 2024

I think you're taking the P and B from Pinchbeck, probably a copper zinc alloy (I can't check that just now).

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Fabulous ... many thanks 

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Have I correctly thanked Neveracrossword (g r 8 name) for the answer?

 

Yes, Chardon - I got your thanks, I was happy to help.

In check

Yes, In Check is still the correct answer...

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