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17a Poor president like this incumbent. I have PENNILESS (poor) but can't work out rest of the clue.
15:24 Sat 10th Dec 20113 answers, last by bibblebub 15:31 Sat 10th Dec 2011
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Garden Peas

Why are they invariably called "garden peas?" Where else would they be grown, except in plantations.......surely the same as gardens? (Understand the difference from mushy peas......but...
17:42 Sat 02nd Jul 20114 answers, last by Bummle 20:14 Sat 02nd Jul 2011
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9a Bachelor's fate to appear tired and emotional. (6) I have CLOTHO 16a Faltering movement in which the abandoned may be left. (5) I have LURCH Can anybody explain these clues? Many thanks!...
15:19 Sat 18th Jun 20115 answers, last by mightymouse 15:28 Sat 18th Jun 2011
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Pasta cooking time

Most supermarket pastas..spaghetti, conchiglie, etc. state 10-12 minutes cooking time. Well, I know the difference between undercooked, Al Dente, and overcooked, but even with a very fast boil, I find...
19:10 Thu 12th May 201127 answers, last by crisgal 15:49 Tue 17th May 2011
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Last 3 : 1d Country included on map? No good memory. I-D-A. India? 12d As ten is under twelve's close and fifty's over! E-E-E-. Eleven? 45d Longing to move to Cornwall, perhaps? Then shift! -W-T-H....
14:14 Sun 20th Mar 20113 answers, last by mightymouse 14:23 Sun 20th Mar 2011
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4d Party with disguise representing queen in Middle East. M-S-U-. Is it MOSQUE?
11:49 Sat 19th Mar 20115 answers, last by mightymouse 11:53 Sat 19th Mar 2011
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Last two: 43a Learner knowing what looks like a cedar but isn't ...I have LARCH, not sure why. 48d City railroad doctor's gone on........I have MOSCOW, again not sure why. Any explanations greatly...
15:33 Sat 12th Mar 20114 answers, last by mightymouse 15:51 Sat 12th Mar 2011
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Madagascar

Just me..........or did anyone else consider the documentary on Madagascar tonight to be something really really special??? Amazing photography and wild-life, can't wait for the next two episodes.
21:32 Wed 09th Feb 201115 answers, last by Tizzi24 15:36 Sat 12th Feb 2011
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Times Cryptic 910

27a Queen is taken aback by assistant upfront with answer. Think it must be ADELAIDE....but can anyone explain? Many thanks....
15:52 Sat 05th Feb 20116 answers, last by ladyalex 16:32 Sat 05th Feb 2011
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14d Briefly visit old ground again, put back on team? R-C-P. Suppose it is RECAP...but why? Many thanks....
14:05 Sun 23rd Jan 20112 answers, last by mightymouse 14:14 Sun 23rd Jan 2011
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Times Cryptic 908

52a ...away from river F-R-H...........is it Firth or Forth? LInked with 50a...More vacuous European politician gowing to row............(for which I have EMPTIER) Many thanks....
14:33 Sat 22nd Jan 20112 answers, last by mightymouse 14:45 Sat 22nd Jan 2011
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6d A kinsman of Offa raising one like Garfield. a---i-a-. Is it ANGLICAN? Cannot work out the Garfield connection!
16:36 Sat 01st Jan 20113 answers, last by mightymouse 16:45 Sat 01st Jan 2011
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Last 3 3d Worried about what may be sun goddess.....I have ASTARTE 26d Stylish sort coming up with tons of stuff written for women.....I have CHICK LIT 24d Cutting with leaf falling away from a...
15:39 Sat 20th Nov 20109 answers, last by ProvincialDave 10:20 Sun 21st Nov 2010
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34d Current rating in government at risk of overthrow. I have RUINABLE....but why? Thanks....
17:37 Sat 13th Nov 20102 answers, last by mightymouse 17:45 Sat 13th Nov 2010
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Stuck with these: 10d Study liable to undergo further change. --a-a-t 9a Dealer needs to increase business, sir, so they say. ---c-r 8d Female poet to become distended, having drunk wine. a-t-e--....
11:58 Sun 31st Oct 20103 answers, last by mightymouse 12:09 Sun 31st Oct 2010
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31a One is up late, almost ending in Fleet prison. N-G-T-I-D. Sure it is NIGHTBIRD....but why? Many thanks.
15:02 Sat 09th Oct 20103 answers, last by bibblebub 15:09 Sat 09th Oct 2010
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12d Regret being refractory - not up to it. p-t-. I have pity, but no idea why.
15:52 Sat 02nd Oct 20102 answers, last by mightymouse 16:00 Sat 02nd Oct 2010
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19d An actor's welcoming navy people to deck -d-r-e-s I have ADORNERS but don't understand why.
16:43 Sun 26th Sep 20105 answers, last by mightymouse 16:53 Sun 26th Sep 2010
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22d Way in which libertine receives tango on radio. R-U-E. Suppose it is ROUTE...roue = libertine...but where does the radio come in? 51a Majestic, like part of famous boulevard in Berlin. S-B-I-E....
15:32 Sat 03rd Apr 20103 answers, last by mightymouse 15:37 Sat 03rd Apr 2010
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33a Using false reasoning in chapter is one's actual blunder. --s-i-t---l 29a Promise press: thumb or racket? --m -o-o---- Tom something?? Many thanks in advance....as someone said before, a real...
18:07 Sat 27th Mar 20105 answers, last by crucifernz 07:09 Sun 04th Apr 2010

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