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Independent 8345

Not being an expert on pop groups, I probably need help with 14a. A verse for Kinks fan. I have p?r? so I have to chose between perk, perv, para and more besides. Anyone help?

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Independent 8339

12ac. Slender connection with Grandma: that's sore resentment. I have ?a?o?i?e. (That's assuming 2d. is isobar, which could be wrong.)...

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Independent 8321

Can anyone help with 24d please: Climbing too much work for primate. I have p?t?o. Seems like potoo but that's a bird....

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Sunday Times 4535

My problem is 17 down: General Store,say to which I take bag. I have ?A???N??...

rabster

Sunday Times Prize Crossword 4534 Sunday April 21St 2013

last 2 ... it's been a struggle 2d) Carpet repair damn slapdash? only one answer (9) 18a) Naughty imp used kid's stuff from Mississippi? (3,4)...

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I'm sure it's staring me in the face, but I just can't see it. 24a. Essential piece of information he passed on to press. I have m?b so the only possibilities I can see are mob and mab. There was a...

lennoxlane

Sunday Times 4533 3 Down And 9 Across

Stuck on the last two.... 3 down: Mating period's coming up and he's out to attract attention (4,5) So far I have: T --- H-A-- (Could it be take heart?????) 9 across: Most of all, a call at 12d in...

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Independent 8267

Can someone please help with my last clue: 3d. Cook singularly unknown square meal from India. I have d?p?a?a. Maybe I'm hindered by lack of knowledge of Indian cooking?

Ripper

Independent 8177

Hi I just need confirmation as I don't understand the word play to: 23/22across Antigonus'plea for patience? (4,4,2) I'm sure it's "Bear with me", and I know he was killed by a bear! also 12 across...

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Sunday Times 4157

Just can't get 30a. X's forward projection. I have k?n?n. Have I got something wrong

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Independent 8166

Need Help with 17d. Veins of ore without copper, thus made of clay. I have l?e?s?c Liassic would fit but for the "e" but I believe the letters I have are correct....

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Independent 8160

Can anyone help with 21a: Wanted endless variable energy, with ornate fire in addition to radiator. There are only about five possibilities. Could be enliveners but can't see why.

gillie3431

Independent Cryptic 8160 Saturday December 8Th 2012

Stuck on one - help please. Are hip-hop fans hard to find in EU perhaps? ....7 letters.....D???N?H...

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Independent 8106

Help with 8 down please. More than one blow for radio's "Coxy" after punching namesakes. Have s?s?r?r?s. Is it some allusion that escapes me?

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Independent 8070

Stuck on 14 down: Ferry full of sailors to consider losses before gains? (4,5). I have b?r? r?t?s Can anybody help please?

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Sunday Times 4490

5(a) Quick to help the struggling actor. I have ?s?m?t . Cant think of any word that fits! Help please

Voulez-vous

Independent 7992

4d) Little served up on plate? Nutritional complaint needed (9) ?Y?T?O?H? It looks like it may be dystrophy, but I can't parse the dys................any help much appreciated....

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