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rt50

Having trouble finishing this. Not sure if I have 7a correct: grass end with long prickle - p - - - (5), is it spike?

rt28

Last one! 6d try to leave business for Asian river -n-u- (5): Indus fits the letters and is an Asian river, but why "try to leave business"?

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rt24

Catching up after holiday: 2d is "felt pain when contacted, about to go" - I have -C-E- and I want it to be ACHED, but I can't see why!

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rt 16

Just one left - 10a "Rod said to be an admirer", ?e?u, which ought to be BEAU - but where does "Rod said to be" tie in please?

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rt15

One left to do, 24a "About to leave refuge for special surprise" -r-a- , TREAT doesn't fit the cryptic part of the clue, nor does CREAM or DREAM - what am I not seeing, please?

rtxwdtrier

Two left: 1d = Author from the city ( - e - l - ) 16a = Capital, could it be holding politician back? ( - b - l - s - ) Has been given as Tbilisi, but where is the politician?? Help will be gratefuly...

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rt51

9d: is it soldering iron and if so why? 19d: is it an Eastenders character?

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rt50

19d A first example (5) ?A??? 17d Seat of empire (7) ?T?L??? 23a Saint given bogus tape (9) ?????S??? Thanks again for any help

siftz

what is

the lowland area north lincolnshire called

fireflybob

rt50

Still working on a few! 14d Person suing causes obvious row (9) ???I????? 20a Old recital precedes orchestral piece (8) ?????R?? 23a Saint given bogus tape (9) ?????S??? Once again thanks for any help

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