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Spectator 1935

Hi folks Brain seems to be on go slow this week so I need help to confirm 2 final solutions: 18 DOWN Sol indeed rising, sun-god with inner force. _AR_A (5) KARMA?, but I'm not sure of wordplay (RA...
09:29 Wed 14th Oct 20094 answers, last by crucifernz 22:30 Wed 14th Oct 2009
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INQUISITOR (Independent Magazine)

Does anyone know of an electronic link to this Crossword - can't find any on the Independent website.
07:38 Tue 29th Sep 20095 answers, last by slaney 12:15 Tue 29th Sep 2009
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AZED 1948

Unsure of one last answer... 17 ACROSS Miss left with this plain face? You can see cosmesis'll fix that SO_LE (5) I'm hoping it's SOCLE - A plain square block higher than a plinth, serving as a...
09:24 Sun 27th Sep 20092 answers, last by crucifernz 09:27 Sun 27th Sep 2009
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Spectator 1933

Nearly finished except for 9D which I am unsure of. Clue: Headland area's skyward ridges. I have ASA_ (4) Could it be ASAR? If not, please help/hint (I don't have Chambers hard copy) Thanks in...
11:14 Fri 25th Sep 20093 answers, last by Mysterons 12:23 Fri 25th Sep 2009
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TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT 801

I have finished (I think!) but need confirmation/explanation of two answers. 3 DOWN He apparently staged the end of Portsmouth C_R_E_L_E (8) CORNEILLE seems to be the answer. What is the link between...
10:26 Sun 13th Sep 20094 answers, last by crucifernz 01:37 Mon 14th Sep 2009
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SUNDAT TIMES CRYPTIC 4346

Does anyone else think there's an error in the clue for 22 ACROSS? Worried about oil plant. I have ABUTILON for the answer, but 'aboutoil' anagram doesn't work....
06:19 Sun 13th Sep 20094 answers, last by bathtub 02:38 Mon 14th Sep 2009
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Spectator 1930

Hi folks Final SOS as my brain doesn't seem to be able to finish this week.. I previously asked for subtle hints re 5 DOWN Chopin's little boat crossing lake: CLO_ (4) The answer and explanation would...
00:38 Wed 09th Sep 200911 answers, last by Lie-in King 12:45 Wed 09th Sep 2009
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TIMES CLUB MONTHLY 20108 (SEPT) 11ACROSS Take river from illustrious founder's inlet. _E_T

06:18 Sun 06th Sep 20092 answers, last by crucifernz 07:06 Mon 07th Sep 2009
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TIMES CLUB MONTHLY 20108 (SEPT)

06:14 Sun 06th Sep 20091 answer, last by Mysterons 07:23 Mon 07th Sep 2009
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Times Literary Supplement Crossword 799 (Aug 21)

Just stuck on one 16 DOWN Star attraction in book _O_P_O_E Only word I can find that fits is LOOPHOLE - but what is the literary explanation or wordplay? Help appreciated. Thanks.
07:34 Sat 22nd Aug 20098 answers, last by NC4BBQ 22:33 Fri 14th Jan 2011
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Spectator 1926

Hi fellow solvers This one caused considerably more brain strain than usual, but I seem to have finished. However, can someone confirm 30 DOWN - I have RANZEL, but can't find a definition of this word...
08:41 Sun 09th Aug 20094 answers, last by Quizmonster 08:56 Sun 09th Aug 2009
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Times Club Monthly 20107 (Aug)

Stumped on one last solution! 24A Family with hard wood turned grass to live with its odd bits recycled E_E_A_E_E (9) No result from Chambers Word Wizard despite all the letters. A complex clue -...
01:15 Sat 08th Aug 20092 answers, last by crucifernz 02:27 Sat 08th Aug 2009
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Times Literary Supplement 794 (July 10)

LAST ONE! 18 DOWN Mitford's stately home _T_E_T_N (8) Could this be ATHERTON, referring to 'Atherton and Other Tales by Mary Russell Mitford (1787-1855) I was previously thinking only of the more...
10:20 Mon 27th Jul 20092 answers, last by crucifernz 11:19 Mon 27th Jul 2009
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TLS 793 (July 3)

Last ditch attempt to finish this and submit. Stuck on: 6 DOWN Italian composer encountered in a scene from clerical life? S_R_I (I'm usually pretty sharp on musical clues, but this has me stumped)...
03:51 Fri 24th Jul 20097 answers, last by slaney 08:19 Fri 24th Jul 2009
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TLS 794 (July 10)

Last ditch attempt to finish and submit this. Need to confirm (or otherwise) 20 ACROSS Snowdrift separated them from literary intellectuals _C_E_T_S_S (10) SCIENTISTS? Why? 27 ACROSS Courteously...
03:51 Fri 24th Jul 20094 answers, last by kettledrum 07:46 Sun 26th Jul 2009
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Times Jumbo 825 (Cryptic)

Stuck on last one! 51 D Old dramatist's colleague executed outside back of Mountjoy. _Y_Y (4 letters)
13:26 Sat 18th Jul 20092 answers, last by crucifernz 13:45 Sat 18th Jul 2009
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tls 790

Stuck on two in TLS 790 (June 12) 24 ACROSS It's company offered by Jacobs S_I_ (4) Ship? If so, why? 22 DOWN Waugh hero, slippery type - in secure enclosure _E_L (4) Any help appreciated. Thanks.
08:29 Wed 24th Jun 20093 answers, last by crucifernz 12:06 Wed 24th Jun 2009
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TImes 20104 (Club Monthly May)

Seeking help to check final answer in this month's stinker... 12 ACROSS Simple shelter after good work's come to nothing (2,4) I have GO POUF (G of good, OP for works - but I can't find an 'ouf'...
11:02 Mon 25th May 20093 answers, last by stutheman 17:11 Mon 25th May 2009
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Times Jumbo 815 Cryptic

Stuck on one! 44 ACROSS Secluded place to find tablets in parks _E_E_S (6) Recess? I DON'T FULLY UNDERSTAND THE WORDPLAY Thanks in advance.
09:28 Sun 17th May 20092 answers, last by crucifernz 09:53 Sun 17th May 2009
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Times Jumbo 814 (Sat 9 May)

Stuck on last one! 24 ACROSS Check on dog as horses jump C_R_E_ (6) Any help appreciated!
11:58 Sat 09th May 20097 answers, last by crucifernz 12:18 Sat 09th May 2009

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