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Times Jumbo 918

Just two to do 22d Old county theatre takes American, rising star: s???r?o?a. Supernova fits, but I don't see how we get to it. If it's right, then 27a Non-discriminatory framework for current film,...
21:49 Sun 03rd Apr 20112 answers, last by mac44 21:56 Sun 03rd Apr 2011
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Private Eye 440

Help please. 22d Function like Labour M.P.s in Westminster, mate, with sex curtailed: ?p???e - Oppose? In which case, 26a/25d His organ is handled by many - God! A very small one, is?o?d ????? Lord...
21:25 Fri 01st Apr 20114 answers, last by mac44 21:29 Fri 01st Apr 2011
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Oldie Genius 268

Has anyone got the linking theme? We're looking for something that happened in 1961, the only likely event I've found is the Bay of Pigs, but that doesn't fit the positions given in the preamble. Any...
22:22 Wed 16th Mar 20113 answers, last by Ruthrobin 10:32 Thu 24th Mar 2011
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Wales, Welsh Life, Language & Culture

What joint would you expect to be served from a "Welsh Black"? Him Indoors says roast beef - well obviously, but that's not a joint - is there a joint that's especially associated with the...
22:59 Fri 04th Mar 201115 answers, last by NazNomad 23:23 Fri 04th Mar 2011
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Local quiz

Answers are all forms of transport. Illusional flyer - we wondered about Mirage jet? Little thanks on a Chinese river. Bitterness on a great age. Completely stumped by these two, grateful as ever for...
22:25 Tue 22nd Feb 20112 answers, last by mac44 22:51 Tue 22nd Feb 2011
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Cleaning a water feature

We have a water feature, a drilled stone over a small reservoir, in which the water has turned green and algae have appeared. I bought some Potassium Permanganate, but it has no instructions for use....
23:25 Mon 14th Feb 20116 answers, last by Wak 10:05 Wed 16th Feb 2011
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Private Eye 436

Ground to a halt, please help me to get going again. 13/15a Shot executed by a w****r of a tennis player [my asterisks]: ?n? o?f t?? ????? One off the something? 20a A drip takes Labour's leader out:...
22:16 Wed 02nd Feb 20117 answers, last by puzzlesRus 09:56 Thu 03rd Feb 2011
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Get Quizzicale

The Ferrara family was famous for the manufacture of what? I've found Ferraras making olive oil, and some more making mirrors, but they're relatively modern. THE Ferraras don't seem to have...
23:04 Tue 01st Feb 20114 answers, last by piggling 23:10 Tue 01st Feb 2011
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B.B.C. Music Magazine

Down to one and completely stuck! 20a Russian composer has line with B varied: s?e?a?i? The nearest I can find is Scriabin, but I'm sure the letters I have are right, and anyway I don't see why it...
21:18 Thu 27th Jan 20112 answers, last by Bogtrotter 21:29 Thu 27th Jan 2011
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Eye 435

Last one, completely stuck. 24d It's symbolic of those people vulgarly chasing drink: a?t?m. Can't find anything, but I'm sure my other answers are correct. I'd be very grateful for your help.
23:16 Wed 19th Jan 20116 answers, last by Bogtrotter 23:31 Wed 19th Jan 2011
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Radio Times 3

Help please, stuck on 3d Pork pie stall is wrecked by tv host: ?i?s?i? a?l?o?p. I assume it's an anagram, but my knowledge of tv hosts is very limited! Thanks for your help.
22:42 Wed 12th Jan 20112 answers, last by vegasmad 22:43 Wed 12th Jan 2011
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Private Eye 434

Down to last two. 9a Maybe David Miliband wants to work with Cameron (doing a u-turn):l?b?u? ?? Presumably Labour something, but what? 7d Cyclops is right out of palm-grease and booze: ???i?e. Thanks...
22:01 Fri 07th Jan 20116 answers, last by Deepdale_102 16:48 Fri 14th Jan 2011
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Times Jumbo 904

Stuck on last answer again! 23a Contented, not having first of prisoners let out: ?e?s?d Thankyou for your help, and a Happy New Year to all.
23:03 Sun 02nd Jan 20111 answer, last by JMR27 23:04 Sun 02nd Jan 2011
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Guardian 25,208

Stck on last one, 8d Refuted Thatcher when 18 [Spooner] put indication on water carrier: b?c?e? the ?a?k?t - Backed the market? Can't see the Spoonerism. Thanks in advance for your help.
20:58 Sat 01st Jan 20112 answers, last by JMR27 21:01 Sat 01st Jan 2011
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Independent on Sunday, 1089

One left, utterly stumped! 19a Proposition in line at front of famous book: l?m?a Grateful as ever for your assistance.
22:39 Sun 26th Dec 20103 answers, last by swarbrules 23:01 Sun 26th Dec 2010
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Private Eye 433

Help please, stuck on last one. 18a Insult Cameron's top circle:?e?c Grateful for your assistance.
22:25 Thu 23rd Dec 20106 answers, last by Mr.Publicity 07:37 Fri 24th Dec 2010
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Eye 433

I have a feeling these may be among the names alluded to in the preamble. 20d/30a The Queen familiarly has jack off son swallowing pride ultimately: l?z ?o??? - presumably Liz someone. 5d Comedian...
21:57 Wed 22nd Dec 20105 answers, last by Nical 22:52 Wed 22nd Dec 2010
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Private Eye 432

Thanks for earlier help, now down to last two. 28a Rt. Hon. involved with EU corruption and casually at large: ?n ??? r?p. 23d Through securing the thingy with chain, which is nasty: b?t???. Thanks in...
16:59 Tue 14th Dec 20101 answer, last by petengelda 17:02 Tue 14th Dec 2010
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Private Eye 432

Help! y copy only arrived this morning, and the crossword has to be in by tomorrow! Speed is of the essence, as we're going to out a lot today, so if someone can give me a nudge or two I'd be ever so...
11:00 Tue 14th Dec 20103 answers, last by puzzlesRus 15:17 Tue 14th Dec 2010
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Radio Times 50

Just three left, grateful for your assistance. 18a Convey graphi idea to TV actress: ?a?r???a ?o?g?. Probably another of those famous people I've never heard of! 17d Ruin meal by keeping cold:...
22:51 Wed 08th Dec 20104 answers, last by Calibax 22:55 Wed 08th Dec 2010

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