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Saturday Times Jumbo Cryptic 884 - explanations wanted!

I think I have finished, but cannot explain three of my answers! 1ac: Traveller about to take break, crossing cape in westerly direction (9). I have PASSENGER, but not sure why. I can see crossing...
20:55 Wed 18th Aug 20108 answers, last by ontherun 21:59 Wed 18th Aug 2010
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23ac: Reckless troublemaker, game to impress

I have IMPRUDENT as the answer which I am happy with. But apart from IMP=troublemaker, I can't expalin the rest. Can someone put me out of my misery? Also, do others agree ith WHEEZE for 20dn? OtR...
12:57 Sat 07th Aug 20103 answers, last by ontherun 13:16 Sat 07th Aug 2010
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19d: Land in debt after raising something for one's retirement (4,3)

19d: Land in debt after raising something for one's retirement (4,3). I have T_I_ , B_D. I assume it's something BED? OtR...
08:11 Sun 01st Aug 20101 answer, last by bibblebub 08:15 Sun 01st Aug 2010
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Saturday Times Prize Crossword 879 Sunday July 11th 2010

25 ac: Secretive person's source of profit. (6) I have O_S_E_ and I'm thinking it must be OYSTER, but not quite sure why. Any suggestions? OntheRun...
07:35 Tue 13th Jul 20102 answers, last by ontherun 07:49 Tue 13th Jul 2010
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Hillier garden magazine crossword

A chinese herbal soup (5). I have A_E_O Aby suggestions? OntheRun...
20:52 Wed 28th Apr 20102 answers, last by ontherun 21:01 Wed 28th Apr 2010
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Sunday Times Jumbo Crossword - cryptic

Nearly finished but would like help explaining some answers and one that I'm stuck on.: 40 ac: Bawd keeping old dog in cupboard (9). I reckon PROCURESS but why? Maybe "O" = old;...
20:23 Sun 21st Feb 20106 answers, last by ontherun 20:42 Sun 21st Feb 2010
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the times jumbo crossword 852 cryptic

Last one! 21 ac: Conspirator's wife, pliant at heart, seen by sailor's side (6). I have _O_T_A. Is the name of someone? OtR...
15:47 Sun 03rd Jan 20104 answers, last by ontherun 15:52 Sun 03rd Jan 2010
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The Times Jumbo Crossword 852

Still struggling with a few: 10 ac: Metal's variable edge, not hard (4). I have _i__. Is it MILD? If so, why? 26 ac See wife hugged by wholesome Caribbean native ((7). I have L_G____. 31 ac With most...
15:12 Sun 03rd Jan 20106 answers, last by ontherun 15:32 Sun 03rd Jan 2010
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The Times Jumbo 851 cryptic: 35 ac & 39 ac

35 ac: "Just a mouthful - last of the pickle (6)" I have S_R_P_ .... I'm thinking SCRAPE, but why? 39 ac: "Fine point (3)" I have E_D ... I'm assuming END, but why? Any...
17:03 Fri 01st Jan 20103 answers, last by ontherun 17:52 Fri 01st Jan 2010
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sunday times 4361 1 dn

The only one I can't explain today: 1 dn "Seat used by person of authority (4)" I have put "SOFA", by why? I can see "OFA" within "... person OF Authority", but...
09:23 Sun 27th Dec 20098 answers, last by MarkRae 15:19 Sun 27th Dec 2009
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Times Jumbo 848 cryptic

Struggling with two clues: 15 ac "One rubbed on to skinexcept round top of leg (5)". I have B_L_E. Could ir be BULGE? If so why? 20 ac "Tiara initially pope's headgear (6). I have...
08:04 Wed 23rd Dec 20098 answers, last by ontherun 08:24 Wed 23rd Dec 2009
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times jumbo cryptic 844

Stuck on 10 dn. I have S-L-E-E-T. Have I gone wrong? Also Does anyone else think that 32 dn is watering hole? If so, why? OtR...
17:19 Sun 22nd Nov 20092 answers, last by ontherun 17:24 Sun 22nd Nov 2009
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sunday times 4356

Curse put right in a climate change of poetic timing. I have: -e-a-e-r-c-l I assume that its something ending in "...metrical". But what? OtR...
14:10 Sun 22nd Nov 20094 answers, last by brainiac 17:29 Sun 22nd Nov 2009
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times jumbo 843 cryptic

I'm really struggling with these last three: 23dn: Barrow: place in which there's a nasty crash. I have P-S----- 35ac: Dishes etc cook mostly hides away during a dispute. I have --I-A-A-E 39ac: Soccer...
22:24 Tue 17th Nov 20095 answers, last by octogenarian 22:31 Tue 17th Nov 2009
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sunday times 4354

6dn I have T-R-- Torso? (but why?) 11ac Ihave A---A- Avowal? 19ac I have L-A E---- (this is the one I'm really struggling with) 18dn ---T-E-Litter?...
15:51 Sun 08th Nov 20092 answers, last by ontherun 16:26 Sun 08th Nov 2009
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Time Jumbo 841 cyptic 12dn

One to go, 12dn. Cutter to deviate from course reportedly. I have S-E-R I have a few possibilities but can't quite explain any of them! Is it: SHEER, SHEAR, or maybe STEER?...
19:50 Thu 05th Nov 20092 answers, last by eac2337 11:19 Fri 06th Nov 2009
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Times Jumbo Cryptic 834

43 dn Pilot found area, going past mountain So far, I have a-i----...
21:28 Mon 14th Sep 20092 answers, last by ontherun 21:31 Mon 14th Sep 2009
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The Times jumbo cryptic 20ac

Soldiers joining fight in city. I have -p-r-t
21:19 Mon 14th Sep 20092 answers, last by ontherun 21:40 Mon 14th Sep 2009
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The Time 827 cryptic 47 dn

Just unsure about 47 Down: Author of "The Holy Roman Emperor" (6) I have _I_E_O But is it "Cicero" or "Pinero" ? Both seem possible .. which is it and why? OtR
22:25 Sat 01st Aug 20092 answers, last by ontherun 22:39 Sat 01st Aug 2009
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Times Jumbo 826 cryptic 1dn & 16ac

Just two to do, but struggling: 1dn Quiet femal parliamentarian who may provide a service. I have P_S_ _ _ 16ac Introductory remark when old writer meets queen. I have _ _E_E OtR
16:27 Sun 26th Jul 20092 answers, last by ontherun 16:33 Sun 26th Jul 2009

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