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Matakari | 10:02 Fri 01st Dec 2023 | Crosswords
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Good morning, grateful for help with the following, thank you!

22a   Analog ____ could be ‘slo-mo’, managed badly? (6)  ????M?

27a   Trapped in Guyana, now I restore filaments (9)  ????W?RE?

39a   Dismissal from office visit, gun being shot around (8)  ??P?P?N?

41a   Group that’s adapted piece played in Scotland for Bizet cut short (10) : ???S?E?I??

3d     Plan backed by the French magistrates (7)  : A?D????

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27 nanowires (in clue)

22 looms

22 has it 6 letters?

39 unpoping

22 Modems, a subtractive anagram.

3 Aediles 

41 Eco-species

Ecosse (Scotland in French) + piece anagram

^^ Ecosse of course cut short = Ecoss

PS, Matakari, last week's EV was the toughest for quite some time, but the latest Crossword Centre puzzle was much easier and a bit of fun. 

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Many thanks, all! A good workout here except for the Unclueds which look a bit tricky. I’m seeking confirmation for the following to see if I can crack the quotation. Many thanks in advance !

40a  AND

2d    DE?R?O?AR?

9d    ?O?B?AU?I?U?      ( TOO BEAUTIFUL )

13d   ?O?M?NY?O?E?   ( TOO MANY WOMEN )

21d    ?OR?U?E?RS

37d     MUC?                   ( MUCH )

Thanks, Matakari.  Your Women looks to be the only error.

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Thanks, NACW, "women" is incorrect. I've got it now and it's all finished for Mr Magoo. I'll have a look  at the Crossword centre offering for this month.

Mr Magoo is always tough. I've got one answer on my first read through. I might be back to ask for hints. 😁

Matakari, I knew Women was wrong, I just meant nothing else leapt out!

Cloverjo, this  one was good fun if a little harder than usual.

38A It's colorful for Polynesians have the lead, cycling (5) ?AR??

Piffpoff, I can't come up with a hint - Pareu, a Polynesian garment. It comes from Are Up, have the lead, with the P cycyling, moving to the front.

Wow. Never would have figured it out. Thanks. Just have to get the quote to finish.

PiffPoff, glad I could help.

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