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EcclesCake

Who Would You Employ As Your Live In Chef?

If money was no object who would you like to have as your personal chef? I'd go for alternating months of Nigel Slater and Yotam Ottolenghi. Hmmm, I seem to have a thing for gay chefs! I'm guessing...
15:31 Tue 09th Jun 201580 answers, last by lilma 19:12 Sat 13th Jun 2015
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lilma

Husky Voice

ii've had a husky voice off and on for some three weeks. It is not really sore but feels sort of swollen. ~I have been taking honey and clycerine by the spoon full. I haven't had a cold. Any thoughts....
08:54 Tue 12th May 20154 answers, last by whirlyhurly 10:47 Tue 12th May 2015
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lilma

Times Jumbo Cryptic 1106

Can anyone help with 42d.(8) -Y-E-E-S Mountains viewed from below, pile for burning on top. 46d.7 (F_A_T_C Desperate trick under fire, even letters sent off. Last two.
20:33 Thu 28th Aug 20146 answers, last by lilma 20:39 Thu 28th Aug 2014
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Rather late this week so any help will be welcome. 46a. (10,4) Blushing when grasping meaning before paling: its guarenteed to get to you? -E---T-R-- -O-T. 48a. (10)Note by House as minister returned....
14:29 Thu 21st Aug 201411 answers, last by lilma 14:53 Thu 21st Aug 2014
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Help again please with these last few clues. 7a(6) Unreliable female reaper fails to start.(--C-L-) 5d. (8) A---A-C- Marriage and casual romance died out. 15a. (7) --B---M See doctor in possession of...
13:15 Mon 04th Aug 20148 answers, last by lilma 14:21 Mon 04th Aug 2014
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Times Jumbo Cryptic 1102

Many thanks for answering my last query, I have two more that I need help with. 5d. (8) D-A-I-T- They must find somewhere to store logs.(Diarists?) and confirmation please for 56a.(5) Modest when...
21:08 Tue 29th Jul 20144 answers, last by lilma 21:51 Tue 29th Jul 2014
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Once again having difficulties finishing this crossword., the top left hand corner has me stumped. 1a.(9)Wet and disconnected staff rebuked 3d. A friar invlolved with Satan who follows African...
19:38 Tue 29th Jul 20145 answers, last by lilma 19:45 Tue 29th Jul 2014
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Times Jumbo Cryptic 1101

Help please to finish - 35d.(11) P-R-------E Necessarily recruiting staff for show. 24d. This paper having cut leader upset rival, being only partly autonomous. 4-11 S-m- Independent 40d. (9) Variety...
15:16 Tue 22nd Jul 20143 answers, last by lilma 15:27 Tue 22nd Jul 2014
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5a.(8) I know the answer is Sycamore, but is this the correct spelling. As two spellings in dictionary. 26a.(4) -T-A It sometimes blows its top before returning. Many thanks for your help....
14:12 Mon 14th Jul 20146 answers, last by Lie-in King 14:17 Mon 14th Jul 2014
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Alan Hansen Profile On Tv Tonight.

I bet they don't mention his police caution from the late 70's that he received for a sexual offence.
19:45 Fri 11th Jul 201483 answers, last by 10ClarionSt 15:12 Mon 14th Jul 2014
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Help please, these last few are causing me trouble. 53a.(5) I---E I am sad not having lake to inspire. 46d. (S -----E) What's absolutely winderful under fruit? 55a. (11) I am sad not having lake to...
09:26 Wed 02nd Jul 201420 answers, last by scorpiojo 10:00 Wed 02nd Jul 2014
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Times Jumbo Cryptic 1097

Almost finished but need help please. 29a.(4) W-E- Man interrupts with repeated expression of surprise. 52d. (4) -R-G. Book written by cook in prison. (I think it must be BRIG) But am being dissuaded...
13:34 Mon 23rd Jun 20143 answers, last by Lie-in King 13:45 Mon 23rd Jun 2014
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Just realised I have still 50a to complete. Wise words from old people saving pounds.(6) -R-C-E I think it must be ORACLE, but can someone parse it for me. Many thanks.
19:47 Sun 15th Jun 20143 answers, last by lilma 19:50 Sun 15th Jun 2014
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Times Jumbo Cryptic 1096

Anyone help with these last three? 25a.(5) T-E-- River's general direction almost west, finally. 22d. (6) S-R-T- Puck, say, initially placed on top of rink in position. 26d. (8) --T-N-S- Giant woman...
19:22 Sun 15th Jun 20144 answers, last by lilma 19:27 Sun 15th Jun 2014
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9a. Average Doctor about to limit round (8) M-------- 30a. I'd recalled vice girl's sexual alure being cut off (10) 26a. Question one about introducing right to work at Gym (4,4) 22d. Approaching...
19:55 Wed 14th May 20143 answers, last by bibblebub 20:08 Wed 14th May 2014
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Times Jumbo Cryptic 1089

12d. Shaver liable when empty to give out (5) L-D-E .Just realized I have this one to finish. think it must be LADLE. Many thanks.
13:48 Mon 05th May 20143 answers, last by lilma 13:51 Mon 05th May 2014
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Times Jumbo Cryptic 1085

Help please with last few 15a.(6) U-E-R- Dubious criticism with church coming out against university. 23a.(4) -A-A Abit about what statisticians work on. Think this must be DATA but would be pleased...
14:35 Tue 08th Apr 20143 answers, last by lilma 14:41 Tue 08th Apr 2014
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Stuck on two, so very grateful for any help. 20a.(7) O-A-I-N One's often standing over barrel, leg behind one. 24a.(4,3) H--- R-- Contact bringing diamond round. Many thanks.
13:07 Mon 31st Mar 20143 answers, last by lilma 13:15 Mon 31st Mar 2014
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Come to grinding halt, so help will be much appreciated. 29d. (8,6) Trained kid at rehearsal - great waste. and 44a. (7,4,5,5) Marvellous pig-food always found in N Carolina with no trouble. Many...
15:27 Sun 23rd Mar 201412 answers, last by bibblebub 21:03 Sun 23rd Mar 2014
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Help please 51a. Friendly woman and son sat beside spring 4-8 and 57a. Tactless greeting to would-be bishop after protracted absence! 4,4,2,3, Many thanks....
16:08 Tue 18th Mar 20143 answers, last by lilma 16:16 Tue 18th Mar 2014

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