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Guardian Prize 28051

Almost done. Another excellent puzzle, but suffering a bit from ‘Paul’ fatigue. 26a Smalls shown by not entirely loyal supporter (5). I have T - U - - Trunk? Truss? 27d Not all there, Johnson...
06:52 Mon 10th Feb 20207 answers, last by fiction-factory 07:24 Mon 10th Feb 2020
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Everyman 3824

13d Prepare for Auld Lang Syne, with number going wonderfully? (4,1,5) I get the answer “Like A Charm” ( = going wonderfully) but not the parsing. Help appreciated....
07:12 Wed 29th Jan 20203 answers, last by Nical 07:43 Wed 29th Jan 2020
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Guardian Prize 28,027

1a is Him Upstairs but unable to parse it entirely. Help appreciated.
16:30 Mon 13th Jan 20207 answers, last by clueless44 18:23 Mon 13th Jan 2020
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Guardian Prize 27423

This is very silly, but down to last one. 24d With nothing to do for love (4). Have - r - e and just can’t parse any of the possible answers. Prepared to be embarrassed for sake of completion....
07:34 Mon 05th Feb 20184 answers, last by clueless44 07:46 Mon 05th Feb 2018
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Guardian Prize Sat 27Th Jan

Seem to have hit a brick wall here. Done rest (with answerbank help) Possibly incorrect entries. Help needed with 12a First of month welcomed by priests, old feast day (6) have got - A - - - S This...
07:04 Tue 30th Jan 20184 answers, last by clueless44 16:52 Tue 30th Jan 2018
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Guardian Prize

Puzzle complete, but 1ac Charlie's ban on banter, perhaps ...(7) must surely be with the letters I've got HALFWIT. Can see definition, and wit = banter, but how can half = ban? Thanks, in advance, to...
11:40 Mon 05th Jun 20173 answers, last by Cryptomaniac 20:34 Wed 07th Jun 2017
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Guardian Easter Quiz 27,172

Nearly done. Phew! C Far out - for certain, adrift (7) I have ci-u-e- thought it might be Citroen but have u from lotus. F All the stops pulled out, getting drunk with music maker (4,5). I have...
15:01 Tue 18th Apr 20179 answers, last by clueless44 21:43 Tue 18th Apr 2017
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Guardian Cryptic 27118.

Almost all done, but a couple of tidying up queries. 1a Deft men retreating into mine entrance (6). ADROIT Ok with ADIT but why is OR men retreating? 12a Getting on, secured one's rank (4). Have got...
07:18 Mon 13th Feb 20174 answers, last by clueless44 09:52 Mon 13th Feb 2017
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Mobile Ab

Anyone use mobile version of AB on an android phone? Mine times out on any searches. Desktop version runs ok. Thanks...
07:37 Wed 18th Jan 20176 answers, last by hc4361 23:25 Wed 18th Jan 2017
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Guardian Sat 14Th Jan

Almost all done with much appreciated help from contributors but stuck with 12a & 15a Man shortly this could be happenning in 8 (5,2-2) and 12d Discontented hippy girl that might be spotted laughing....
08:48 Sun 15th Jan 201710 answers, last by clueless44 15:13 Sun 15th Jan 2017
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Guardian Xmas Prize

Working my way slowly (as ever!) through the clues. Would appreciate some help on strategy for filling in a jigsaw xword like this. Many thanks and a very Happy Christmas to all.
06:31 Sun 25th Dec 20162 answers, last by clueless44 07:24 Sun 25th Dec 2016
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Guardian 26639

20d half the field in one sport, legal in another (6). I have ?n?i?e It should be obvious but have 'brain freeze'on this my final clue. Help appreciated. Tx....
22:07 Tue 04th Aug 20156 answers, last by clueless44 22:24 Tue 04th Aug 2015
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Guardian 26615

30a Start to salivate about bun (chocolate?) seen in window (6,3) Any assistance appreciated. Thanks....
06:17 Mon 06th Jul 20153 answers, last by mac44 06:35 Mon 06th Jul 2015
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Guardian Cryptic 26083

2 to go 19d embarrassed by prize that contains little power (7) A-----D 24a an island at back of russian girl (7) t-t---a (titania?)...
21:56 Tue 22nd Oct 20135 answers, last by clueless44 05:43 Wed 23rd Oct 2013
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Birds Eating Plum Blossom

We have an old victoria plum tree whose blossom last year was eaten by wood pigeons. How can I protect this year's blossom which is starting to grow? Thanks....
05:08 Fri 03rd May 20134 answers, last by clueless44 18:02 Fri 03rd May 2013
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Everyman 3473

Everyman 3473 Looks like the answer to 1d is TOP HAT but can't see why. Help appreciated with last clue. Thanks....
06:25 Wed 01st May 20136 answers, last by clueless44 07:58 Wed 01st May 2013
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Everyman 3467

21 across (9) A*t*a*r*m Four-letter word used by girl upset about closure of restaurant. Checked known letters. Seem ok....
23:10 Sun 17th Mar 20134 answers, last by clueless44 23:32 Sun 17th Mar 2013

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