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Demand for payment from bank for letters

After a separation and later divorce, my sister-in-law had sole ownership and responsibilty for the marital property - this meant having a small mortgage. It took a while to sort this all out. For a...
15:22 Mon 30th Aug 20102 answers, last by craft1948 15:29 Mon 30th Aug 2010
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Mephisto

Am now almost finished, have even got plenty of letters - but think I don't (yet) have a Mephisto brain. Here are my last two... 22 D. Heavy fall from research boat going north (6) -uster 1 D. Hindu...
19:14 Sun 29th Aug 20106 answers, last by Nical 20:23 Sun 29th Aug 2010
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Mephisto 2609

Feel I'm really struggling today. 5 D. Antique gold coin - maybe Tate's keeping 100 (6) s---t- (I've tried out anagrams for 'tates' + 'c' (for 100).. 20 A. One going into Civil Service is crackers!...
18:16 Sun 29th Aug 20104 answers, last by kayakamina 18:21 Sun 29th Aug 2010
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Mephisto 2608

Am getting nowhere with the last few clues. 16A Mean before, get old, restraining temper, on reflection (8) --a-ta-e (ends 'age'?) 19 D Peer's rank and title appearing the same in new realm (7)...
13:16 Mon 23rd Aug 20102 answers, last by Nical 13:47 Mon 23rd Aug 2010
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Mephisto 2607

Have finished, with just a little help! Am wavering with 4D - In the Barrowlands, scatter skittles last up (5) Scail or skail -don't know which to choose.
08:20 Mon 16th Aug 20105 answers, last by mathsman 08:37 Mon 16th Aug 2010
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Mephisto 2607

This isn't much fun this week, but I'm struggling on. Am battling with a couple of clues in particular... 10D Departure gates halt exotic species (11,three words ---l--t--s- 21A One lot for many in...
07:48 Mon 16th Aug 20105 answers, last by Nical 08:01 Mon 16th Aug 2010
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Mephisto 2607

Am getting nowhere with this, and very, very slowly! 22A. An example of blatt-like terse jargon (12) -------c----. This might help me make a start. Thanks...
11:14 Sun 15th Aug 20106 answers, last by Nical 19:13 Sun 15th Aug 2010
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Beelzebub 1067

Am struggling to get going this week. 30 A. Restraint about expression of displeasure (5) -h--- 15 A. One in rotten job to sell me bun (12) --s-o-------. Thanks to anyone who can steer me in the right...
15:29 Sun 01st Aug 20103 answers, last by ulysses100 15:37 Sun 01st Aug 2010
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Mephisto 2605

28 Down Paediatrician given recipe to look at carefully (4) I have re-e. Am tempted by 'rede' (sounds like 'read', = 'to look at'). Any views?...
12:39 Sun 01st Aug 20101 answer, last by Lie-in King 12:40 Sun 01st Aug 2010
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Mephisto 2605

Last one - I think I have the answer but a little explanation wouldn't go amiss. 28 Down. Paediatrician given recipe to look at carefully (4) re-e. I think the answer is 'rede' (look at = read). Any...
12:30 Sun 01st Aug 20103 answers, last by Nical 12:43 Sun 01st Aug 2010
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1066 Sunday July 25th 2010

24 Down Film actor no loner a worthless person forgetting lines (5) -orre. I've come across an old,old actor LORRE. Has anyone got anything (anyone!) more recent?
15:38 Sun 25th Jul 20101 answer, last by amtaff 07:29 Tue 27th Jul 2010
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Beelzebub

24 Down Film actor no longer a worthless person forgetting lines (5) -or-e. Would appreciate any tips, steering in the right direction. Thanks
11:07 Sun 25th Jul 20101 answer, last by baitress 11:19 Sun 25th Jul 2010
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Times Jumbo 881

Last one! 51 Down Has been up around top of Galiee, part of Israel (50. I have --g-b (possibly n-g-b). Any ideas?...
09:15 Sat 24th Jul 20102 answers, last by Nical 09:20 Sat 24th Jul 2010
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Mephisto 2603

12 Down. Shimmering of light on track (10). ----es----. 'Opalescent' fits, but somehow doesn't seem cryptic enough. Any view, suggestions?
14:25 Sun 18th Jul 20103 answers, last by johnalex 14:33 Sun 18th Jul 2010
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Times 24,592

24 Across. Pal, shy when drunk? (4). I have t-s-. 'Toss' fits and suits (shy=toss/throw), bu I can't see link with 'pal' or 'drunk'. Any views?
14:44 Sat 17th Jul 20104 answers, last by MarkRae 14:49 Sat 17th Jul 2010
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Local cryptic

When there's an obstruction round the street,the case is in his hands (9). All I have is -----s--- Thanks for any tips
14:55 Fri 16th Jul 20102 answers, last by Nical 15:02 Fri 16th Jul 2010
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Mephisto 2602

Making great strides this week, but have got a troublesome corner and would appreciate any help. 5 Across Quantity of solid fuel's distributed around platform (8) --a--ful 6 Down.. One who may be paid...
12:38 Sun 11th Jul 20106 answers, last by Nical 12:48 Sun 11th Jul 2010
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Times Jumbo 879

Two to solve, have got most of the letters - but don't feel happy with answers I'm coming up with. Would appreciate any help. 19 Down Military manoeuvres in movings water on deck above it (7) t-p-i-e....
08:49 Sat 10th Jul 20105 answers, last by Nical 10:10 Sat 10th Jul 2010
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Mephist 2601

Only a couple left, but I've ground to a halt. 30 Across Closure of the British Library is a devil (5) --l-s. 20 Down Make a quick meal from stock, but charge for nowt (7, two words), ---r-ui. Thanks...
07:16 Mon 05th Jul 20108 answers, last by JMR27 08:33 Mon 05th Jul 2010
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Mephisto

Finding this week's puzzle a nightmare.Have got random answers filled in, but lots of blanks. 1Down Very lively arsy mare ruined good romp (12, four words). All I've got is m-----s-----. Any pointers?...
21:32 Sun 04th Jul 20103 answers, last by kayakamina 21:41 Sun 04th Jul 2010

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