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Bogtrotter

Eye 350

Assuming I'm right with 8a (Personal ad placerclaims to have this golly with its stuffing switched) being gsoh, is the answer to 22/9d (Nothing would make Straw change position? F-off!) jack sh*t....
23:10 Thu 11th Oct 20074 answers, last by Bogtrotter 23:41 Thu 11th Oct 2007
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rootshall

polymath 417

6d a weft of yarn of two or more twisted strands of silk ( 4 ) t-a-
22:01 Sun 07th Oct 20073 answers, last by rootshall 22:18 Sun 07th Oct 2007
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Bogtrotter

F.T. Polymath 417

Last one, 6d. A weft yarn of two or more twisted strands of silk: t?a?. I found one meaning of Trap that related to fibres, but it didn't fit this clue.
22:15 Sat 06th Oct 20073 answers, last by Bogtrotter 22:31 Sat 06th Oct 2007
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National Trust Magazine

17a. The historic galleried inn in Southwark features in Little Dorrit: ?e?r?e. I've tried googling Little Dorrit and Southwark inn, but only found two references to Southwark with nothing about an...
22:50 Thu 04th Oct 20074 answers, last by Bogtrotter 23:03 Thu 04th Oct 2007
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Bogtrotter

f.t. 12,577

Kettledrum - I don't understand the reasoning behind your answer.
23:50 Wed 03rd Oct 20073 answers, last by Bogtrotter 22:17 Thu 04th Oct 2007
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Bogtrotter

f.t. 12,577

My question seems to have vanished into cyberspace again! Help please, stuck on the last one. 11a. City investment: s?e?e
23:46 Tue 02nd Oct 20072 answers, last by Bogtrotter 23:10 Wed 03rd Oct 2007
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Bogtrotter

Polymath 416

Just 1d. to do, and getting nowhere! The opposite of thesis: a?s?s. Any help greatly appreciated
23:53 Sat 29th Sep 20073 answers, last by JimJools 00:11 Sun 30th Sep 2007
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Bogtrotter

Eye 349

Help please, stuck on 9a. Take off before this cracks nuts: a?e?h?t. Grateful as ever for your help.
23:45 Fri 28th Sep 20078 answers, last by Bordeaux 23:12 Sat 29th Sep 2007
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Radnorshire Wildlife Trust

Which two ancient cities were joined to form what we now know as London? I know about Londinium, but I'm finding conflicting accounts of other settlements - the Anglo-Saxon Ludenwic for example, which...
21:32 Mon 24th Sep 20075 answers, last by guyfawkes 11:38 Wed 26th Sep 2007
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Bogtrotter

Polymath 415

7d. Acquisition of property by long possession: u?u?a?i?n. Can't find anything to fit this at all, help please.
22:30 Sun 23rd Sep 20072 answers, last by Bogtrotter 22:45 Sun 23rd Sep 2007
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Bogtrotter

Polymath 415

I had Quandong for 20a (Santalum acuminatum, a small Australian tree) but if 16d. is Leaguer lass that gives me an a where the o should be. I haven't found any variant spellings - does anyone else...
22:43 Sat 22nd Sep 20072 answers, last by Bogtrotter 22:58 Sat 22nd Sep 2007
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F.T. Polymath 412.

Help please, last two. 25a. Enlarged cells in which usually eight spores are formed: a???. 26d. Tropical tree of the mahogany family yielding oil: ??r?p. Thankyou for any assistance.
23:34 Sat 01st Sep 20073 answers, last by Bogtrotter 00:11 Sun 02nd Sep 2007
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Polymath 411

I give up! I have really struggled this week, but have finally whittled it down to one - 1d. Something obviously done in execution of a criminal intent: o?i?t ?c?. Is it Latin? I can't even see how to...
23:49 Sun 26th Aug 20072 answers, last by Bogtrotter 22:45 Mon 27th Aug 2007
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Guardian Enigmatist

9a. Man or woman's name brought up regularly. Is it Evenly? I had e?y?l?, but now I wonder whether 5d. should be Me Old China rather than My.
22:05 Sat 18th Aug 20072 answers, last by Bogtrotter 22:14 Sat 18th Aug 2007
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Private Eye 346

Stumped by 1/20a. Gushing with enthusiasm only to be lumbered with tacky pants: ?r?a?i?n ?n?? j????. Deeply grateful for anassistance.
22:22 Fri 17th Aug 20073 answers, last by johnalex 22:38 Fri 17th Aug 2007
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Bogtrotter

f.t. 12,535

14a. No gentleman magistrate appears without one, c?d. I'm thinking Cad - no gentleman, but I don't see the magistrate connection; if you take the a out of cad it leaves cd, which as far as I know is...
23:16 Mon 13th Aug 20072 answers, last by Bogtrotter 23:33 Mon 13th Aug 2007
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rosles

Guardian Paul

Have come to a grinding halt. short piece reportedly criticised the ashes (8) ??c???n? entrance in opposite directions obstructing dog (7) ?e?i??? set to see attacks when uprising over marsh (7)...
23:15 Sat 11th Aug 20077 answers, last by Christiana 23:55 Sat 11th Aug 2007
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Bogtrotter

Guardian 24,147

Am I the only one struggling with this? Can someone help me with 1d. to try and get me going again please: Let's select leader by rolling die, s?????i?g ?????. Grateful for any help.
23:30 Sun 05th Aug 20075 answers, last by Bogtrotter 22:18 Mon 06th Aug 2007
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Guardian 24,139.

Would someone please explain the answers to two of yesterday's clues: 14a.Mediaeval cup in auction fetching less than a pound ; Hanap. Now Hanap is a mediaeval cup, but how do we get there? 15d....
22:59 Fri 27th Jul 20073 answers, last by Bogtrotter 22:57 Sat 28th Jul 2007
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jpduck

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7a Bad weather - take shelter in street (5) _ L _ _ _ 10a side having the advantage (4) _ D _ _ 12a Recruits bleat about the ship (6,7) _ A _ _ _ E/_ R _ I _ E _ 2d Uninspired walker (10) _ _ _ _ _ _...
22:12 Wed 25th Jul 20076 answers, last by jpduck 22:24 Wed 25th Jul 2007

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