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davidas

Gdn Cryptic

Last. 21 dn Knocks seaman over on junk. (3-3) - A - T - T Tet? for second word? Help appreciated....
14:57 Sat 02nd Jul 20165 answers, last by davidas 15:02 Sat 02nd Jul 2016
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davidas

Gdn Cryptic

is 26ac Toscanini - if so why? 12ac assistant wrapping small hands around beer and oversexed American? - - L --- i - L help appreciated!...
11:26 Sat 02nd Jul 20164 answers, last by Lie-in King 11:37 Sat 02nd Jul 2016
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dzug2

Guardian Alphabetical

The answer to the J clue is fairly obvious - except for the spelling ends in EE or IE? (Little Virginia suggests spirit - 6 letters)...
08:45 Sun 19th Jun 20167 answers, last by elliemay1 15:50 Sun 19th Jun 2016
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davidas

Gdn Cryptic

Enjoyed this - 8 ac Minus I, lake is imaginary. (8) Notional? if so why? 12 ac Very contrary, kill bird (6) Osprey? Why? Thanks as ever....
13:04 Sat 11th Jun 20168 answers, last by depresion 14:09 Sat 11th Jun 2016
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davidas

Gdn Cryptic

13ac Skiing gear for Shropshire dance troupe. (10) Not being of the icy persuasion, this last has me heading towards the glacier. S - L - P - T - E -. Many thanks. This was a tough one. But fair....
22:04 Sun 29th May 20164 answers, last by davidas 22:07 Sun 29th May 2016
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fraseralex

Guardian Prize 26842 March 26

Anyone got the first idea how to start this one? Here's the rubric: Special instructions: Each solution includes a repeated letter, not referred to in its clue's wordplay.These letters in 52 of the...
11:01 Sat 26th Mar 201621 answers, last by scorpiojo 09:57 Sun 27th Mar 2016
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davidas

Gdn Cryptic

Slogged through - not inspired by the crossword BUT two left, 20 ac (E - - - E) Announce tramp to return with start of crime? 21 dn ( - - E - R - - -) Perhaps, Breakfast in America's Goodbye Stranger...
11:24 Sun 06th Mar 20163 answers, last by Lie-in King 11:32 Sun 06th Mar 2016
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davidas

Gdn Cryptic

Last of the mohicans 27ac Play set in ultimately the worst off part of London (5,7) - o - e -/h - m - e - s I know I'll kick myself but can't get it! Thanks in advance...
18:23 Sat 13th Feb 20163 answers, last by davidas 18:25 Sat 13th Feb 2016
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davidas

Gdn Cryptic

Puzzled by 9ac A corresponding housing area that's sweet (9) I have a - p - r - a - - appertain? Fits but? 15dn Not seen in public once ale downed (9) - o - c - a - - - Thanks in advance - quite...
12:31 Sat 06th Feb 20164 answers, last by davidas 12:35 Sat 06th Feb 2016
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rodders12

Guardian Prize Today

Have to say this setter should be sacked - I am not that poor a solver but this puzzle was rubbish and I think I am not alone in saying that - giving definitions that are not definitions without the...
17:19 Sat 26th Dec 20154 answers, last by foxspur 12:35 Sun 27th Dec 2015
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davidas

Gdn Cryptic

Just picked this up today. The long 13/14 word answers and where to put them are bedevilling me so far. Any rough guides from those further down the line? Thanks in advance...
13:30 Sun 20th Dec 20157 answers, last by Lie-in King 14:31 Sun 20th Dec 2015
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davidas

Gdn Cryptic

Last but not least. Gulf citizens infringe rights. (9) R - M - N - S - S Romanisms? No - can't see it. Help appreciated....
16:06 Sat 28th Nov 20155 answers, last by dannyk13 08:42 Sun 29th Nov 2015
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olegrahl

Perplexed By Guardian

Since I only barely understand the instructions maybe it isn't surprising I'm seven answers short. How do you parse 5a? It has the relevant 5d element but seems to have no connection to the clue....
11:48 Sat 28th Nov 20156 answers, last by xxyyzz 09:55 Sun 29th Nov 2015
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davidas

Gdn

Last gasp Change key after party rejected music. (8) - 0 - T - R - E. By the way I only have four of the characters as far as I can see....
12:13 Sat 26th Sep 20159 answers, last by Lie-in King 12:28 Sat 26th Sep 2015
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davidas

Gdn Cryptic

staggering towards the finish line. 15dn (8) Main towers? T - G - - - T -...
11:59 Sat 26th Sep 20154 answers, last by davidas 12:02 Sat 26th Sep 2015
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davidas

Gdn Cryptic

Last one - 19dn Many left old city in China (6) P - u - a - Thanks for any help....
13:15 Sat 25th Jul 201512 answers, last by scorpiojo 13:31 Sat 25th Jul 2015
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davidas

Gdn Cryptic

last of the Mohicans 26ac Fool, foolishly hoaxed? I have E - H - A - Assuming 25 ac is CARTER? Anagram of hoaxed but it's hoaxed me. Thank you in advance...
15:01 Sat 04th Jul 201519 answers, last by Mamyalynne 15:36 Sat 04th Jul 2015
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davidas

Gdn Cryptic

Almost there BUT If 13dn is uproarious then 26 ac Prison camp body regulating prisoners is O - L - G? 15dn Nought for English that's in dish that's Thanksgiving grub (9) 24/1 Puzzle 14,225? (4,6) WORD...
11:24 Sat 27th Jun 201510 answers, last by Mamyalynne 15:15 Tue 30th Jun 2015
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davidas

Gdn Cryptic

Not doing well - 14ac An interjection perhaps by EEC? (4,2,6) 11ac Once again swallowed up British group, an aerospace one back in debt (10) 10ac Agonised shout, if family fails to finish puzzle (9)...
10:53 Sat 27th Jun 20154 answers, last by davidas 11:00 Sat 27th Jun 2015
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davidas

Gdn Cryptic

Battling on. Not inspired. Help appreciated. 6 dn It's acceptable to block racists, true or false? (10 letters) 5dn South Africans embracing wrong men in the (ring) - e - - - -...
10:59 Sat 23rd May 20155 answers, last by davidas 11:06 Sat 23rd May 2015

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