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Independent 7393

Stuck on two interconnected clues-help appreciated. 24d How this coloured ball would be welcome in Scotland, perhaps!(4) ?Y??. The last letter of this is the first for 29ac.In Australia and in Germany...
06:38 Sun 27th Jun 201010 answers, last by amtaff 06:58 Sun 27th Jun 2010
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Independent 7393

Struggling with 25 Across. Sneakily grabbing ruler, nutcase close to infirmary (10). I have -k-----r--. The 'r' is def correct, not 100% sure of 'k'. ) Thanks
13:50 Sat 26th Jun 20104 answers, last by Nical 13:56 Sat 26th Jun 2010
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amtaff

Beelzebub 1061

21d.Provider of nuts bringing in nut for girl(6) ?HEENA. It ooks like it must be 'sheena' but can someone please tell me why? Thanks to anyone who replies.
08:58 Wed 23rd Jun 20105 answers, last by amtaff 09:35 Wed 23rd Jun 2010
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hairs

Independent Prize Crossword 7387 Saturday June 19th 2010

19A Doctor angrily tries ignoring every other type of inflammation (10) 17D Instrument jazz fan noticed when collecting piano (4-3) 25A Hidden current round wet rocks (8)
05:59 Mon 21st Jun 20107 answers, last by bibblebub 06:18 Mon 21st Jun 2010
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amtaff

Sat. independent 7387

4d. Art wanting to be the most perennial(7) L???E?T. 8ac. Place that makes you relax! (6,2) ?T?A?Y ??. The last letter of 8ac is the same square as 4d's third. Help appreciated.
05:12 Mon 21st Jun 20102 answers, last by amtaff 05:45 Mon 21st Jun 2010
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amtaff

Guardian 25034

Explanation please. 20d.Amount cunningly concealed in Exchequer(6). N?N?T?. The answer must be 'ninety' but can someone give me the reasoning in the word play.
18:23 Fri 11th Jun 20103 answers, last by bibblebub 18:27 Fri 11th Jun 2010
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amtaff

Sat. Indy 7375

Stuck on two, help please.8ac.Release old bit of meat after slicing off front(6)O?T???. 5d.Being oddly ignored, veils the kerb crawler(6) ???T?E. The 5th letter of 8ac is the 2nd of 5d.
10:54 Sat 05th Jun 20102 answers, last by amtaff 11:56 Sat 05th Jun 2010
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ceilog

western mail

8d attendant in set runs for electronic receiver (10) R?D?O?A?E? could it be radiopager ? thanks
08:35 Sat 05th Jun 20101 answer, last by amtaff 11:01 Sat 05th Jun 2010
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amtaff

AZED 1983

Confirmation needed please. 27d. President, US one, has reduced taxes?(5) ?IKES. Is it 'hikes'? I get ike as US President and hs=reduced has but what is the road tax reference? Thanks in advance of...
06:54 Tue 01st Jun 20102 answers, last by amtaff 07:53 Tue 01st Jun 2010
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amtaff

Mephisto 2595

Last one-confirmation please. 23d. Rocket modest gent over Spectator finally getting axed (6, two words) R?SEU?. Rise up looks the obvious answer but I don't see the Spectator reference.
17:47 Tue 25th May 20103 answers, last by bibblebub 19:23 Tue 25th May 2010
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amtaff

EV 915

Advice required! I have completed the grid and identified the 9 letter result of the second comment. The middle letter of this clashes with my entry for 6d. I am uncertain which letter to include in...
01:01 Thu 20th May 20102 answers, last by amtaff 06:34 Thu 20th May 2010
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amtaff

Times club monthly

One that needs explanation please.27ac. Local version of serviceman's second blunder defending Queen. S?G?R. I think its 'soger', which Chambers gives as a dialect word for soldier, but I don't get...
06:24 Sun 09th May 20102 answers, last by amtaff 06:43 Sun 09th May 2010
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amtaff

Spectator 1963

Help please. I have comleted the grid, including the thematic clues, except for 3down. Department upsetting female adviser with minor amendment(6). I have ARI?G? and am tearing my hair out! Please...
08:00 Fri 07th May 20105 answers, last by Lubumbashi 19:05 Sun 09th May 2010
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kayakamina

Spectator 1962

Here is a link to Queries set by Dumpynose http://thespectator.n...om/epaper/viewer.aspx My copy of the grid was very faint and it was necessary to number some of the clues and re-emphasise the bars....
06:33 Thu 29th Apr 201031 answers, last by Lubumbashi 11:13 Sat 01st May 2010
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amtaff

Azed 1978

One left and advice needed please. 1ac.When it's dry,stalk (as one hears), making strides(4). KE?S. I am thinking that its KEKS which is slang for trousers, as is strides, but don't get the wordplay.
07:15 Mon 26th Apr 20102 answers, last by amtaff 07:40 Mon 26th Apr 2010
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amtaff

Azed 1,977

Three left-word wizard and dictionaries no help! 1ac. Jamaican was venal-black money of old was foremost(8) ?OB?LL?D. 1d.Herring boat, v-vessel you rarely see capsizing?(4) ??SS. These share the same...
06:38 Thu 22nd Apr 20103 answers, last by amtaff 06:54 Thu 22nd Apr 2010
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amtaff

Azed 1976

Have ground to a halt-help please! 22ac. Something to keep the sun off a tennis court(9,3 words or 1) E?TAU?CAS.Also29ac. Compatriot of Goosen,R switching parts-opportune time(4) EE?L. Ernie Els is a...
06:51 Thu 15th Apr 20102 answers, last by amtaff 07:47 Thu 15th Apr 2010
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amtaff

Times Jumbo 865

Confirmation please.54ac.Passage of key vote, time after time(4) T?X?. Is it 'text'? Last one to finish grid
16:28 Sun 04th Apr 20103 answers, last by amtaff 17:09 Sun 04th Apr 2010
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amtaff

Times 24502

Last one-help please.18d.Fuel regularly covering food to be served thus? (6) ?L?O?E
13:00 Sun 04th Apr 20102 answers, last by amtaff 13:03 Sun 04th Apr 2010
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amtaff

Spectator 1958

Please help, I'm stuck on last unclued entry at 28ac. I have NAY? and the only word that fits is NAYS but this makes no sense too me! Any advice as to where I've gone wrong gratefully received so...
04:37 Sat 03rd Apr 20104 answers, last by Ironie 09:10 Wed 14th Apr 2010

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