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40A Chanted A Mass Over Orkney Saint. (6)

I have _A_N_S. Any suggestions? OtR...
20:16 Sun 16th Feb 20147 answers, last by vakayu 20:20 Sun 16th Feb 2014
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ontherun

Saturday Times Jumbo Cryptic 1,066 Sunday December 8Th 2013

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...
08:31 Sun 08th Dec 20136 answers, last by ontherun 10:11 Sun 08th Dec 2013
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ontherun

Sunday Times Prize Crossword 4562 Sunday November 3Rd 2013

18d. He controversially filmed game at small market (7). I am assuming 'ROSWELL'. But why? OtR...
20:00 Mon 04th Nov 20133 answers, last by ontherun 20:31 Mon 04th Nov 2013
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ontherun

9A How Might I Describe Old Railwaymen In Sport? (3,6)

I assume answer is 'RUN AROUND'; but why? OtR...
12:41 Sun 13th Oct 20133 answers, last by ontherun 12:44 Sun 13th Oct 2013
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ontherun

Saturday Times Prize Crossword 25,523 Saturday July 20Th 2013

Think I've finished, but would appreciate some explanation of a couple: 10 ac - Mother bears carry skinned relation (9). I have N_R_A_I_E and thought the answer could be 'NARRATIVE' ... thinking it...
18:37 Sat 20th Jul 20133 answers, last by ontherun 18:47 Sat 20th Jul 2013
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ontherun

Saturday Times Jumbo Cryptic 1,033 Saturday April 27Th 2013

4dn Overturning jurisdiction of Stormont minister is mean! (6). I have I_T_N_ and assume answer is 'INTEND' meaning mean. But why? OtR...
07:31 Tue 30th Apr 20136 answers, last by ontherun 07:44 Tue 30th Apr 2013
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ontherun

Saturday Times Jumbo Cryptic 1028 Tuesday April 2Nd 2013

I could do with some help in solving/explaining answers. They are: 10d - Active -- or acting? (2,4). I have I_, __A_. I thought 'in part' but that doesn't fit. 14a - Concealed in cloud reportedly...
16:11 Tue 02nd Apr 20139 answers, last by fragilelink 21:05 Thu 04th Apr 2013
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djb18937

Sunday Times 4519

Finding it difficult this week. 13A: Motion appearing right away to get poetic inspiration: A*A*I*P* 23A: Bags of nonsense in Scotland about fire: *A*E*****S 15D: Sonny perhaps at home in large...
13:04 Sun 06th Jan 20135 answers, last by pilotsteve 16:38 Sun 06th Jan 2013
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ontherun

15D Singer, One Who Wins Over One Area Of French City (8,2,3,7)

I have _I_T_R_A _O _O_ A_G_L_ _ I'm assuming that it is the name of a singer. Victoria -- --- Angelus? I can see one who wins is 'Victor' .... but what about the rest? An explanation would be very...
22:46 Sun 09th Dec 20126 answers, last by ontherun 22:52 Sun 09th Dec 2012
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Sat Times Jumbo Cryptic No 998 1ac, 6 dn and 54ac

Help and explanation needed please. 1ac - Bootlicking pervert fiend and beat, reportedly (11) - I believe that the answer is "sycophantcy" but am struggling with the clue. 6dn - Where to see...
13:15 Sun 16th Sep 20128 answers, last by croffis 14:41 Tue 18th Sep 2012
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ontherun

Saturday Times Prize Crossword 25221 Saturday July 21st 2012

Stuck on two: 19ac Some snow reduced heated disagreement (4). I have _L__. 20dn Scrubber's covering letter returned in nasty, wet turned-up envelope. (4,3). I have __E _, P_D. Not one of the most...
21:02 Sun 22nd Jul 20124 answers, last by ontherun 21:06 Sun 22nd Jul 2012
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Sunday Times Prize Crossword 4494 Sunday July 15th 2012

Struggling a bit with this one. 8 down: Colour of sun on gardens (4). I have S_E_. I think "SKEW" s=sun and Kew (Gardens). But has skew anything to do with colour? Perhaps to colour ones...
19:13 Mon 16th Jul 20125 answers, last by MarkRae 19:34 Mon 16th Jul 2012
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ontherun

"Weapon in small bags given name (10)"

Stuck on 13 down. "Weapon in small bags given name (10)" I have _H_R_S_O_D. Think I might have something wrong. The answers across I have are: hard hit, tone row, earls court, imago,...
09:14 Mon 06th Feb 20126 answers, last by xnanny 00:03 Sun 04th Mar 2012
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ontherun

Saturday Times Prize Crossword 24999 Saturday November 5th 2011

This one is bugging me: 23d Trojan lives? Below average (5) I have M_R_S. Could it be MORES? If so, why? If not, what could it be? OtR...
21:54 Sat 05th Nov 20112 answers, last by ontherun 22:00 Sat 05th Nov 2011
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ontherun

Sunday Times Prize Crossword 943 Sunday September 18th 2011

46 ac: One such a Leander, regulary confronted by terrible situation (7) I have H_L_E_E. Is it HELENE? If so, why? Also I have BIRYANI for 42 dn, but could it be spelt BIRIANI? OtR...
15:55 Sun 18th Sep 20113 answers, last by ontherun 16:00 Sun 18th Sep 2011
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ontherun

Sunday Times 4449: 16ac Long gradient - no parking (4); 18ac Composer alongside leading characters in "River Dance"

16ac I have I_C_. I'm thinking it's "INCH". Is that right? Pinch - p for parking. But why? 18ac. I have _Y_D. Tricky this week, I think! OtR...
15:37 Sun 04th Sep 20114 answers, last by ontherun 15:41 Sun 04th Sep 2011
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ontherun

Times Cryptic 905 20dn & 32ac

20dn: Die protecting one thing one really cares about (7). I have P_S_I__. I'm thinking PASSION, but not quite sure why. 32ac: In West End, I'm performing title role (5). I have T_M_(N) if 'PASSION'...
20:39 Tue 04th Jan 20115 answers, last by scrunge999 20:51 Tue 04th Jan 2011
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ontherun

Saturday Times 24712: 18dn Cannot reveal where this team hides up (7); 24ac: Had spin doctor turned over books, worried (7)

I've re-posted because I think I found an error! 18dn Cannot reveal where this team hides up (7); I have E_E___N. Feels like 'eleven' [team] should be in there?, but can't make it work. Maybe I have a...
20:03 Sun 05th Dec 201011 answers, last by Parsfan 10:41 Thu 09th Dec 2010
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ontherun

Contemptible person burning group of heretics (6)

I have _N_E_T. Could it be insect? But why? I can see that a louse might be a contemptible person - and that's an insect. But I can't tie up all the elements. OtR...
07:22 Sun 28th Nov 20103 answers, last by mike11111 07:35 Sun 28th Nov 2010
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ontherun

4dn European-style jacket or coll4dn European-style jacket or collar here? (4). I have E_O_ar here? (4). I have E_O_ and

Strugling with two: 4dn European-style jacket or collar here? (4). I have E_O_ and 16ac Go back out to lunch (4). I have B_T_ Why are the little ones so tricky?! Explanations would help me please. OtR...
14:50 Sun 26th Sep 20103 answers, last by ontherun 14:55 Sun 26th Sep 2010

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