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Sun Tel. Seven Cryptic 2397 12 d and DM 17/9 12 a

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ripvanwinkle | 19:50 Mon 17th Sep 2007 | Quizzes & Puzzles
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Seven 12d The whole base has come off, chum. I have al- Is this all? If so, why? Daily Mail 12 a Add alcohol in line with unbeatable service I have -a-e but can't see the solution!! I would be very grateful for help.
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12d = all(y)
pal = ally and as a down clue, the base (bottom letter) is Y to take off.
all - whole
(L)ace .... L (line) + ace (Unbeatable service)
Lace = add alcohol
add alcohol = lace (as in lace a drink)
l = line
ace = unbeatable service (tennis)
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thank you both very much - I would never have worked out the reasoning behind 12d. Thank you for the clear explanations.

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