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Saturday Times 24,628 Stuck on 14 dn: Boiler made of wood, condition not fine (9).

I have T_A_E_T_E. Can't think what this might be. Any suggestions? OtR...
20:01 Tue 31st Aug 20103 answers, last by ontherun 20:06 Tue 31st Aug 2010
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ontherun

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...
21:55 Wed 18th Aug 20108 answers, last by ontherun 22:59 Wed 18th Aug 2010
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ontherun

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...
13:57 Sat 07th Aug 20103 answers, last by ontherun 14:16 Sat 07th Aug 2010
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Saturday Times Prize Crossword 24604 Sunday August 1st 2010

Must be the hardest Saturday Times that I have evr tried. Anyone agree? Even when I get a possible answer I can't work out why. 25a Author's hurried notes kept separate by FA (7) R - N - O - E Looks...
08:01 Sun 01st Aug 20109 answers, last by ontherun 09:14 Sun 01st Aug 2010
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ontherun

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...
08:35 Tue 13th Jul 20102 answers, last by ontherun 08:49 Tue 13th Jul 2010
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ontherun

Hillier garden magazine crossword

A chinese herbal soup (5). I have A_E_O Aby suggestions? OntheRun...
21:52 Wed 28th Apr 20102 answers, last by ontherun 22:01 Wed 28th Apr 2010
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ontherun

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;...
21:23 Sun 21st Feb 20106 answers, last by ontherun 21:42 Sun 21st Feb 2010
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sohcahtoa

Sunday Times Jumbo

I have seen questions about the ST Jumbo - where is it in the paper?
00:10 Mon 15th Feb 20102 answers, last by ontherun 21:38 Sun 21st Feb 2010
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ontherun

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...
16:47 Sun 03rd Jan 20104 answers, last by ontherun 16:52 Sun 03rd Jan 2010
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ontherun

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...
16:12 Sun 03rd Jan 20106 answers, last by ontherun 16:32 Sun 03rd Jan 2010
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S Times 4362

1 ac Setting to delight certain animal welfare groups.(3,3,2,5) ?e?,??y,??,?I??? Thank you...
12:07 Sun 03rd Jan 20109 answers, last by ontherun 12:40 Sun 03rd Jan 2010
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Times2

1a) Softly radiant (7) L-M-E--
17:38 Sat 02nd Jan 20103 answers, last by ontherun 17:40 Sat 02nd Jan 2010
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DAVERYBOY

Dingbat

Last one. NO NO (written over) correct. I thought right under your nose? but it doesn't seem right .Any help appreciated. Thanks.
18:38 Fri 01st Jan 20106 answers, last by maggi 22:55 Fri 01st Jan 2010
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ontherun

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...
18:03 Fri 01st Jan 20103 answers, last by ontherun 18:52 Fri 01st Jan 2010
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Times Jumbo 851

Last one 39a Fine point e-t
18:34 Fri 01st Jan 20108 answers, last by eac2337 00:53 Sat 02nd Jan 2010
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DAVERYBOY

Another dingbat

It comrises of . . . A page from a calendar with May written on it and underneath this is written AAAAA. Thanks for any help.
18:08 Fri 01st Jan 20102 answers, last by DAVERYBOY 18:18 Fri 01st Jan 2010
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DAVERYBOY

Dingbat

any help please It comprises of a large black 2 ,next to that is a verticle line of four small 1's and then the word wellingtons > Any help much appreciated thanks.
18:03 Fri 01st Jan 20103 answers, last by DAVERYBOY 18:09 Fri 01st Jan 2010
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ontherun

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...
10:23 Sun 27th Dec 20098 answers, last by MarkRae 16:19 Sun 27th Dec 2009
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ontherun

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...
09:04 Wed 23rd Dec 20098 answers, last by ontherun 09:24 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...
18:19 Sun 22nd Nov 20092 answers, last by ontherun 18:24 Sun 22nd Nov 2009

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