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Mephisto

Just a few letters to go!: 12d Rest as old-fashioned companion dresses ?EU?RE. 10d Yeoman's CO put up my name in alien tongue E?ON?M. I have exonym, but not sure.
16:48 Sun 17th Oct 20104 answers, last by crockshard 08:22 Mon 18th Oct 2010
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Times 24,654

Otherwise easy crossword today, but 24d is foxing me, and I want to leave it but can't: 'Location of listed building one's entering every year' (?I?A).
20:16 Tue 28th Sep 20103 answers, last by crockshard 20:23 Tue 28th Sep 2010
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The Oldie 'Genius' 262

15d Wasting spaces outside new pub, all taken up. S?A?N?N?. This is not a straightforward clue, however - one of the letters in the definition part of the clue is a deliberate misprint. Because it is...
16:24 Thu 23rd Sep 20103 answers, last by crockshard 20:41 Thu 23rd Sep 2010
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Converting PC software to Mac

Having converted to an Apple Mac, I can no longer use my digital camera (software incompatible) or use my Chambers dictionary (software incompatible). Is there a means of getting a Mac to accept PC...
19:53 Tue 14th Sep 20104 answers, last by crockshard 21:12 Tue 14th Sep 2010
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crickets

Our 2-acre garden has been zinging all over with the sound of crickets all summer, and still now that it is colder. We have lived here for 26 years, and I have never heard it so active with cricket...
19:47 Tue 14th Sep 20105 answers, last by wildwood 03:48 Wed 15th Sep 2010
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Laptop/mobile phone contracts

My daughter needs a new laptop and mobile phone (starting university). Can anyone advise of a good deal for both, with a dongle connection?
18:48 Tue 14th Sep 20103 answers, last by Huderon 20:30 Thu 16th Sep 2010
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mephisto 2611

24a Smiling rogue out of uniform, ie unlikely to be given legal protection (13, three words). I have IN?DEMIOLE?IS. Do I have a letter amiss?
10:00 Mon 13th Sep 20102 answers, last by crockshard 10:04 Mon 13th Sep 2010
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Times 887

46d Scots weep with English going north - alliance's beginning here? ?R?T?A.
20:30 Sat 04th Sep 20105 answers, last by JoePuzzler 19:26 Sun 05th Sep 2010
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Mephisto 2609

I think the final letter I need is an F: 14a Fool around bat backed off - amazing! ?arout. Far-out is amazing, but don't get the rest!
09:21 Mon 30th Aug 20103 answers, last by crockshard 10:39 Mon 30th Aug 2010
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Times 886

24a Mollusc needs the middle bit removed - cook again! ?E?E?O.
14:43 Sat 28th Aug 20102 answers, last by crockshard 15:02 Sat 28th Aug 2010
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The Oldie 261

Upset vice-president taken in by lie, awfully poisonous? (8). ?N?D?B?E. Presumably 'inedible', but why?
13:16 Thu 26th Aug 20103 answers, last by crockshard 13:20 Thu 26th Aug 2010
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mephist 2608

Struggling, without access to Chambers online any more, and still have about 10% to complete! Currently stalemated. Would love a 'leg-up' with 20/21a: Amused by Theresa staggering, about to go off in...
17:22 Sun 22nd Aug 20104 answers, last by crockshard 17:29 Sun 22nd Aug 2010
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Times 885

49a Queen's love for Roman statesman? ?A?O. Just can't get this one!
15:29 Sat 21st Aug 20102 answers, last by crockshard 15:34 Sat 21st Aug 2010
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Mephisto 2607

Not sure about final two letters: 29a Five bucks gets one barriers (6). I have S?ICA?, so assume 'spicas' or 'spicae' (bandages (=barrier?) applied in overlapping V pattern (the'five' part?) to...
07:04 Mon 16th Aug 20103 answers, last by JMR27 07:19 Mon 16th Aug 2010
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Mephisto - Chambers

Last year, I bought a Chambers dictionary and thesaurus CD-ROM. Was able to regularly complete Mephisto. Then I changed from PC to Mac. My new Chambers CD-ROM incompatible with Mac, so redundant. No...
21:15 Sat 07th Aug 20104 answers, last by bathtub 01:01 Fri 03rd Sep 2010
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Jumbo 833

11d Gradually reduces rising fare after day tours in city (5,10). I have S?I?T ?E?E?S?U??. Saint .....? And 41a A baseball star, not quick,and a soldier in turn (8). I have ?I?A???O. May begin with G...
17:28 Sat 07th Aug 20106 answers, last by crockshard 17:51 Sat 07th Aug 2010
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Eye 423

28/2d Bloke, outed gay, with lots of cash: one who helps fill the tabloids (L?D? ?A?A). Lady Gaga, or the new Lady Saga? Can G or GA be 'loads of cash'?
20:07 Wed 04th Aug 20102 answers, last by crockshard 20:29 Wed 04th Aug 2010
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Times Jumbo 882

Finished, but can someone explain 58a (Suit - revolting present for consumers). Must be 'serve up' (present for consumers), but why a revolting suit?...
19:12 Sat 31st Jul 20103 answers, last by crockshard 19:27 Sat 31st Jul 2010
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Eye 422

2d "Did a Business Secretary", i.e. communicated in an old-fashioned way? ?A?L?D. Cabled? - but I can't see the logic!
08:27 Thu 22nd Jul 20102 answers, last by crockshard 08:37 Thu 22nd Jul 2010
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Times Jumbo 879

10d Female impersonators try outwardly appearing spirited (6). F?I?T?. Probably 'feisty', but don't get the 'eis' in the middle. 24d Worker possibly goes off cutting ditch (6) T?E?C?. Probably...
13:40 Sat 10th Jul 20104 answers, last by crockshard 13:50 Sat 10th Jul 2010

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