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gillie3431

independent inquisitor 1258

Help me please. I have been staring at this for two days - I have filled in the grid but cannot deduce a number of the "extra " letters.Will someone please give me a clue as to what it is...
07:29 Thu 06th Dec 20129 answers, last by NIMROD 18:23 Thu 06th Dec 2012
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NIMROD

ST Crossword 4499

Almost finished but still can't decide on the answer to 28 Across - Tool seen in old shed behind school. I have S_O_E_ and SHODER ( a "set of skins" according to Chambers) fits but the R is...
12:31 Sun 19th Aug 20126 answers, last by MarkRae 13:19 Sun 19th Aug 2012
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haggis58

Inquisitor 1223 Fools

Anyone completed this? I have cracked the theme and obeyed the instruction accordingly with the preamble. However I find that the last entry which fills 48ac is one letter short. Anyone in same...
10:55 Mon 02nd Apr 201210 answers, last by mullingar 12:26 Thu 05th Apr 2012
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patsyjmdc

Sunday Times Cryptic 4471 Sunday February 5th 2012

24 across: One month to pen a good picture of important person (5) I?A?O Can only see IMAGO but cannot undertsand the wordpleay...
13:03 Sun 05th Feb 20124 answers, last by NIMROD 13:34 Sun 05th Feb 2012
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NIMROD

ST 4441

14d Have finished all except this clue - Good day in the pits with distinct backing for Chile (5,5) I have _E_L_ T_E_E so it could be HELLO THERE but, if so, why? Help please!...
19:49 Sun 10th Jul 20113 answers, last by NIMROD 20:15 Sun 10th Jul 2011
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andymccl

Sunday Times Prize Crossword 4440 Sunday July 3rd 2011 26A

Last one - me being stupid! A point taken on board by active person who extends a family welcome (7) A?O?T?R Must be Adopter which I can see the family welcome bit but ... Thnks in advance...
13:47 Sun 03rd Jul 20112 answers, last by NIMROD 17:32 Sun 03rd Jul 2011
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NIMROD

ST 4431

3 down - Speed of old car - not the maximum speed I have R_T_ and suppose the answer is RATE but I don't get the wordplay part! 26 across - Absence of drink not given a mention I have N_T_ but can't...
13:29 Sun 01st May 20115 answers, last by NIMROD 13:38 Sun 01st May 2011
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nadenka99_-

st 4424

please help with 9d Conflicting positions 6 and 8 letters and 25a shortly ice will thaw to reveal this gem 10 letters many thanks again
10:02 Sun 13th Mar 20117 answers, last by AngeFou 04:42 Mon 14th Mar 2011
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keithsolver

inquisitor 1164

Anyone know the missing clue? Seems to be four possible answers.
12:56 Tue 15th Feb 20114 answers, last by Deadeasy 10:31 Fri 18th Feb 2011
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alanrwill

S T Cryptic 4410

Anyone see why 28ac starts with SA?
10:03 Sun 05th Dec 20103 answers, last by NIMROD 14:47 Sun 05th Dec 2010
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Frank97

Sunday Times Prize Crossword 4406 Sunday November 7th 2010

Good morning, 14a Drops in test failure for scaled down transport system 5,3 --A-N-E-. 13d Old medium wave broadcast during asteroid storm 5,5 -----RADIO
09:20 Sun 07th Nov 201014 answers, last by gen2 18:40 Tue 09th Nov 2010
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keithsolver

Inquisitor 1149

Thrusters leap at baseball teams (10) seems to be 'JET ENGINES' Veil spirit of Pharaoh perhaps stopping in the same place (5) seems to be 'NIKAH' but the wordplay escapes me completely....
14:18 Mon 25th Oct 201016 answers, last by Indy-trier 13:26 Tue 26th Oct 2010
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BradleyGas

Inquisitor 1147

Can anyone help with 31A? Sport with diamond, say, attention seeker comprehends (6) _O_KE_ A letter R in the clue has to be ignored. Is it hockey, if so how?...
18:39 Tue 12th Oct 20108 answers, last by BradleyGas 06:20 Wed 13th Oct 2010
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BradleyGas

Inquisitor 1142

Last one needed. I have ?OU?HT. It has to be a word that sounds the same as a word meaning KEEP in same way that TAUT sounds the same as TAUGHT meaning INSTRUCTED). I have all the other 12 funny clues...
08:33 Tue 07th Sep 20106 answers, last by NIMROD 18:22 Tue 07th Sep 2010
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Nical

Mephisto 2610

A couple of small clues left - leaving me in big difficulty! 5 D. Oxford don's job is to announce the union finally (6) o-t-r- (If 'outcry', what's the reasoning?) 28 D Adapt idea with this desire for...
15:12 Sun 05th Sep 20103 answers, last by NIMROD 17:06 Sun 05th Sep 2010
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Ripper

Inquisitor 1141

Hi Just stuck on one, any hints would be great Long, this, like a Mongolian facial feature? (7) E-ICHIC I think we need to add an 'ant' to the mix Thanks in advance...
09:33 Sun 29th Aug 201010 answers, last by slaney 05:32 Wed 01st Sep 2010
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keithsolver

Independent Inquisitor 1141 Saturday August 28th 2010

Catty about gutless ecology type (5) two words and answer probably has 'ant' removed. Letters are ?eyin I also cannot verify some answers in Chambers eg 'medicant' and 'randall' Any help would be much...
12:33 Sun 29th Aug 20105 answers, last by RossR 05:34 Mon 30th Aug 2010
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NIMROD

SUNDAY TIMES TEASER 2499

Is anyone able to explain to me the interpretation of Teaser 2499 (15 August ) Sunday Times? It's about stocking shelves in a supermarket with milk and I can't understand the wording. For example,...
14:39 Mon 16th Aug 201012 answers, last by Dinkypuzzled 13:44 Sun 05th Sep 2010
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Gasmanjack

Inquisitor 1139

Which of 2 alternatives goes at1d? What goes in the centre box? What gets highlighted? Any small clue would be appreciated....
16:40 Sat 14th Aug 20109 answers, last by Indy-trier 17:56 Sun 15th Aug 2010
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Ripper

Inquisitor 1138

I'm (as usual) having a bit of trouble! so any hints would be great. 35 across Earl, in essence cold, is Shakespear's achievement (8) 34 across Repeat test, bringing in second counter (6) with this...
11:16 Tue 10th Aug 20109 answers, last by Ripper 14:31 Tue 10th Aug 2010

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