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Matakari

Spectator N0 2656 - "A La Carte" By Lavatch

Good evening, an interesting challenge from Lavatch this week! I enjoyed the French aspect of it, but am stuck on one of the clues and a few of the Unclueds for which I seek some help. Many thanks... ...
20:37 Sat 01st Jun 202420 answers, last by Neveracrossword 21:41 Mon 03rd Jun 2024
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TheHonestMan

Private Eye 778

Last one.... 7 down) Sunak's beginning to be crushed by Right - boom! (7) _ R _ S _ R "Prosper" fits. I understand it can mean boom. Don't understand how it ties in with rest of clue.   Usual thanks in... ...
23:59 Wed 08th May 20245 answers, last by gourami67 12:05 Thu 09th May 2024
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gourami67

Private Eye Christmas Crossword 2023

Where can I get a printable version of this?
15:38 Fri 15th Dec 20236 answers, last by drmorgans 11:41 Sat 16th Dec 2023
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gourami67

Christmas Spectator 2023

A nice puzzle by Fieldfare who has repeated a recent theme but at least there were only four repeats. Annoyingly I'm stuck on 80d 'Brief opportunity to secure a job (3,3).  Hints please.
14:28 Fri 15th Dec 20233 answers, last by Neveracrossword 14:41 Fri 15th Dec 2023
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FleshpotsOfDevon

Spectator 2629

See struggle to stop mould spreading in the theatre? (9)   I have L?V??E?O?
  Thanks. 
12:15 Thu 02nd Nov 202329 answers, last by PiffPoff 13:03 Mon 06th Nov 2023
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TheHonestMan

Private Eye 764

Last one.... 10 down) Foodstuff - you surprise me, getting rid of it (4) _ O _ H My usual thanks in advance.
19:11 Wed 18th Oct 202310 answers, last by Captain2 15:57 Thu 19th Oct 2023
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FleshpotsOfDevon

Spectator 2619

Not a question about a clue, but who else who got the unclued lights and the theme in their entirety before even starting the crossword? ;)...
15:57 Thu 24th Aug 202323 answers, last by PiffPoff 11:49 Fri 25th Aug 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....
09:28 Fri 21st Jul 202319 answers, last by gourami67 18:30 Sun 23rd Jul 2023
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gourami67

Two Answers

Spectator 2609 4d Heard joints explode with irritation seems to have two answers, one an S, the other with a Z - according to Chambers 13th ed. I hope the Spectator will accept either....
12:00 Thu 15th Jun 20233 answers, last by AsBranKnew 14:17 Thu 15th Jun 2023
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gourami67

Spectator 2607

Got all the clued lights and I think I know most of the unclued though I'm struggling with the linkage to Doc's two November 2022 puzzles. In 2607 19d and 44a evade me
20:02 Mon 05th Jun 20232 answers, last by gourami67 08:36 Tue 06th Jun 2023
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Matakari

Spectator 2599 -Slow To Change

Good morning, A real challenge from Mr Magoo this week! Anyone completed it? Gave it a rest yesterday, and am back at it today! A handicap with no ODQ!...
07:55 Fri 07th Apr 2023118 answers, last by Neveracrossword 07:10 Thu 13th Apr 2023
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tedsgran

Spectator 2596

Help please with highlighting "the word".....assume it's not in the grid because of how the preamble is worded??...
16:16 Thu 16th Mar 202357 answers, last by ProfessorMaisie 13:13 Sat 18th Mar 2023
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FreyaBee

Spectator Three Of A Kind By Doc

I have an archaic word at 29d regarding drink which crosses with an eye condition for 33a. I think I have lost the plot :-(
10:07 Fri 10th Mar 20232 answers, last by FreyaBee 10:36 Fri 10th Mar 2023
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gourami67

Spectator 2585

Spectator 2585 20 a ??a??re 7d di???? Any tips please...
11:46 Fri 09th Dec 202216 answers, last by jazzgirl 18:05 Fri 09th Dec 2022
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RodS

Private Eye Eye Crossword 742 Sunday December 4Th 2022

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20:17 Sun 04th Dec 202212 answers, last by Captain2 13:34 Mon 05th Dec 2022
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gourami67

Spectator 2584

Spectator 2584 34 t?lo??? have I got the letters wrong 38d ?a?es? Done all the rest...
15:00 Sat 03rd Dec 202215 answers, last by Opsis 23:54 Sun 04th Dec 2022
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gourami67

Eye 741

Private Eye 741 2d ??N.A.S but the President seems to give an N as first letter...
19:37 Wed 16th Nov 202210 answers, last by bobbinwales 20:04 Wed 16th Nov 2022
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gourami67

Spectator 2581

Spectator 2581 5d s or z as the fifth letter? 14 a ?nat?ra any hints please...
13:02 Fri 11th Nov 20223 answers, last by Bozzer 13:40 Tue 15th Nov 2022
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gourami67

Struggling With 27 D And 44 A

?EG?N?, R?S
15:57 Fri 30th Sep 20229 answers, last by FreyaBee 19:36 Fri 30th Sep 2022
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Matakari

Spectator 2569- Pabulum

Good morning, interesting Pabulum’s offering this week! Got the quotation and the author quite easily, but am quite unsure about the following clues for which I would appreciate answers, thanks!...
09:45 Fri 19th Aug 202224 answers, last by harpreet1singh22 12:15 Mon 03rd Oct 2022

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