Puzzled by 54a Information that's included about onion (a vegetable) (5,4) I'm assuming the answer is GREEN BEAN, but why? I can see 'GEN' in there as 'information', but can't explain the rest. Can...
Help with parsing please. 11d No more property let, one not properly in control, mentally (12) I am assuming the answer is OBSOLETENESS (no more), but not sure how the rest of the clue fits (except...
7d Charisma formed around current musicians (9) I am assuming the answer is MARIACHIS - being an anagram of CHARISMA ... and 'I'. But why 'I'? I though the abbreviation for current (ampere) is often...
50d Runs towards stern host (4).
I have R_W_.
I assume ROWS but can't see why.
I felt that this week's jumbo cryptic was a bit of a stinker. A bit DeanMayeresque?
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26a Retired person who's manipulated to get money (4).
I have L_O_; and am assuming the answer is LOOT. But can't work out why. Can anyone help please?
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10a Do followers initially take orders? (5)
I'm sure the answer is REMIT, but can't see why (except I know a remit can be to give orders). Where does 'Do' and 'followers' come into play?...
Last one for me and need some help please:
9a Cast so, Iron Duke (6). I have _R_I_O
Looks like there's an anagram there somewhere. Can someone explain please?
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Two left and struggling with them: 10d From Day one, engineers working with cutting devices? (6) I have S___R_, and am thinking 'SHEARS', but why? 14a The reader's no longer inadequate English. (5) I...
Last one. Just can't get my head round it.
4d Small wodge bitten into by rook's fallen off (6)
I have: S_R_N_
Any help would be much appreciated.
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Just one to do.
8dn Certainly richly luxurious, consistently endless excess (7).
I have: S_R_A_S
Could it be SURPASS? Or STREAMS?
Really can't work this one out. Any suggestions?
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Last one - seeking explanation ...
5a Go off strange uncle (6).
I have F_S_E_. I'm assuming FESTER; but can't see what that has to do with uncle. Can anyone explain please.
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13d God's attitude, I assume (8). I have _O_E_D__. I'm thinking FOGEYDOM; but can't see why. 26a Several obligations in possibly last period of life (8). I have N___T_E_; but if FOGEYDOM is right,...
30ac It's said to stop people entering (8). I have A_E_M_N_ If it's AVERMENT, Im not sure why. Another possibility is ABETMENT; but,again, don't know why. Have I got something wrong? Can anyone...
I'm struggling to explain some of my answers. I'm sure you'll be able to out me out of my misery! 8d Garment such as mini one obtained for nothing (5). I am assuming SKIRT, but why? 19a Dives would...
