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BIll

Tls 1487

Been stuck on last one all morning. 25a Guide to a spell of Japanese history (5). I have S?O?A. Is it to do with Isabel Anderson?
07:39 Mon 31st Jul 20233 answers, last by FleshpotsOfDevon 08:49 Mon 31st Jul 2023
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Matakari

Listener N0 4774 - The Usher By Hidewell

Good afternoon, I am pleasantly surprised to encounter this week’s Listener which seems very Matakari-friendly. Even if I do not reach the end game, I’m pleased to have got answers to all of the clues...
13:46 Sat 29th Jul 20235 answers, last by Neveracrossword 16:14 Sat 29th Jul 2023
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FleshpotsOfDevon

Listener 4774

I’ve attempted my first Listener crossword, possibly unwisely, and I’m nearly done apart from this clue - Gelding's odds at the off, about the same (5) I have ???D? - I’m pretty sure about that D....
21:23 Fri 28th Jul 202326 answers, last by verypuzzled 07:31 Mon 31st Jul 2023
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upsetter

Listener 4774 The Usher By Hidewell

Great fun and the theme is not as recherché as we first imagined. Thanks, The Usher....
16:39 Fri 28th Jul 20237 answers, last by Cruncher 12:18 Sun 30th Jul 2023
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highbury57

Tls 1487

Is 6d gunwales? If so why? If not then what? Thanks.
12:16 Fri 28th Jul 20237 answers, last by FleshpotsOfDevon 13:08 Fri 28th Jul 2023
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FleshpotsOfDevon

Tls 1487

One left in the TLS - Foreign aunt embracing a chap with drive is a Shakespearean mistress (8) ?I???D?A Thanks...
10:40 Fri 28th Jul 20233 answers, last by Lie-in King 10:43 Fri 28th Jul 2023
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Tilly2

Spectator 2615 Bronze Pile, Fieldfare.

Still a few to do but I have the theme. The top right hand corner is a bit bare. Help appreciated with 5ac. Mean times approaching. ?E???? 7d Where men go in to relax. (6) 20ac One applauding cook...
17:20 Thu 27th Jul 202334 answers, last by solidair123 22:38 Fri 28th Jul 2023
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FleshpotsOfDevon

Spectator 2615

Despite a slow start, thanks to an early identification of the unclued theme (clever title!) I’ve nearly finished this week’s Speccy bar a few clues which I’d like help to check/solve. Military unit...
10:56 Thu 27th Jul 202326 answers, last by Boethius 11:18 Sat 29th Jul 2023
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Matakari

Spectator N0 2614 - "Monkey Business" By Lavatch

Good morning, my gentle Spectator run seems to have come to an end. This week’s is quite challenging. Assistance with the following would be appreciated to help elucidate the “monkey business” theme....
08:28 Fri 21st Jul 202319 answers, last by gourami67 17:30 Sun 23rd Jul 2023
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FleshpotsOfDevon

Tls 1486

Not doing too bad this week, but I have a poser- Cryptic clue is about very quiet, upper-class atomist (9) I have L???I???S TA...
09:30 Fri 21st Jul 20236 answers, last by Lie-in King 10:13 Fri 21st Jul 2023
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FleshpotsOfDevon

Spectator 2614

This week’s Speccy is a bit of an animal. Although I’m on the back straight, two clues are eluding me, both linked to 11a, so this q is probably best for those who have already solved that one. 40a...
10:26 Thu 20th Jul 202320 answers, last by FleshpotsOfDevon 16:21 Thu 20th Jul 2023
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FleshpotsOfDevon

Spectator 2613

Doc is back with another brain-wringing session. I’ve made quite good progress (even with a mild dose of Covid) but there’s one I think I’ve got and would like a second opinion on. Wandering having...
11:46 Thu 13th Jul 202326 answers, last by PiffPoff 13:15 Fri 14th Jul 2023
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FleshpotsOfDevon

Tls 1485

I’ve excelled myself on this week’s TLS, but would like to check on one clue. Second person, we hear, to imbibe a soupçon of hock that’s wonderful. (5) I’m thinking YAHOO because I have Y?H?O but I’d...
10:52 Fri 14th Jul 20233 answers, last by Lie-in King 10:58 Fri 14th Jul 2023
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VivianD

Everyman 4003

Brain very slow today! 8d Bashed on a cut (10) 13d Thought permission renewed (10) and 24a Foreign national, first to attend university in retirement, to sail through non-technical studies (10)...
16:14 Sun 09th Jul 20236 answers, last by FleshpotsOfDevon 16:46 Sun 09th Jul 2023
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GetOverIt

Sunday Express Crosswords Changes

I've just finished the Sunday Express Skeleton and realised theres now no mention of a postal address or prize even though there is still a space for your name and address. Then I saw prize for the...
11:07 Mon 03rd Jul 202318 answers, last by valbarnes 18:21 Fri 21st Jul 2023
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pomona

History Revealed 123

13a Midwestern Sioux tribe (6) ?A?O?A dakota? nakota? lakota?...
12:50 Sat 08th Jul 202310 answers, last by elliemay1 15:45 Sat 08th Jul 2023
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davey b

Saga

One writing record about North Island P?N?S?
16:47 Wed 05th Jul 20234 answers, last by Captain2 17:12 Wed 05th Jul 2023
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crossjac

Oldie Moron

Pardon,forgive
15:40 Tue 04th Jul 20237 answers, last by bobbinwales 17:27 Fri 07th Jul 2023
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Matakari

Enigmatic Variations N0 1597 By Vagans

Good afternoon, a brain tease which has me stuck on the following for which I would appreciate some help. Thanks in advance! ( Solvers are invited to find ILLUMINATION in a crucial page in a historic...
12:54 Mon 03rd Jul 202342 answers, last by ProfessorMaisie 15:10 Tue 04th Jul 2023
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FleshpotsOfDevon

Azed 2663

I’ve finished but I’d like to check this one Male not quite all there, annoying when general intelligence is involved (7) I’m thinking RILLING or maybe RIFLING. Ta...
17:29 Sun 02nd Jul 202310 answers, last by ProfessorMaisie 17:47 Sun 02nd Jul 2023

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