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Texasetes

Listener 4222 - 27 By Mango

A very entertaining puzzle which I couldn't put down: a nicely cryptic preamble, some tricky (but fair) clues, an excellent grid and an endgame which had me beaming. The general theme became apparent...
04:38 Sat 29th Dec 201267 answers, last by NickorWan 09:19 Sun 20th Jan 2013
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TheBear69

Listener 4221 - In Season By Lavatch

What a masterful construction by Lavatch...This could be the puzzle of the year. I found the clues to be highly challenging; figuring out the quotation and author certainly helped with the final third...
09:05 Sat 22nd Dec 201249 answers, last by Cruciverbalist 21:03 Mon 07th Jan 2013
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Indy-trier

Inquisitor 1260

I'm probable being very dim but, having filled in the grid and found the theme and the ingested items quite quickly I'm now stick on the last bit. I'm struggling with the " second element in each"...
09:08 Wed 19th Dec 20127 answers, last by TheBear69 23:51 Wed 19th Dec 2012
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starwalker

Listener 4219 - What's My Line By Mr E

As is frequently the case with Mr E, I find myself with a full grid, I think that I have my "dodgy" letters and I need a break. The sherry decanter is beckoning and at the moment, the rest of the...
18:59 Fri 07th Dec 201239 answers, last by Alekhine 16:00 Fri 14th Dec 2012
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Ruthrobin

Listener 4217 Absolutely Pointless by Waterloo

A highly entertaining gridfill this week (I am struggling over the last two squares - cells, whatever) and wondering whether there is a further pdm to come - though it is difficult to see how anything...
21:18 Fri 23rd Nov 201240 answers, last by Alekhine 22:03 Sat 01st Dec 2012
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TheBear69

Listener 4212: Resolution by Raich

I found this relatively easy with steady progress right through to the end. Nevertheless I think it's an excellent Listener, completely sound throughout. Thanks, Raich.
17:29 Fri 19th Oct 201241 answers, last by Whenland 18:46 Mon 29th Oct 2012
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Ruthrobin

Listener No 4211 One Shot at a Time, by Artix

What a cracker Artix! The Friday club is very quiet and that is no surprise as this was a massive challenge but what a masterly compilation. Brilliant, thanks (and sorry, AB friends - I hope I have...
21:28 Fri 12th Oct 201270 answers, last by sunny-dave 18:35 Wed 24th Oct 2012
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Ruthrobin

Listener No 2012 Links by KevGar

This must be our quickest solve ever! What a delightful little compilation by KevGar. We tumbled to the theme with the first solution and have enjoyed it thoroughtly so far. Gentle, indeed after some...
15:41 Fri 05th Oct 201248 answers, last by Texasetes 00:29 Sat 27th Oct 2012
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Ruthrobin

Listener 4208 Good to Go by Flying Tortoise

This was tremendous fun from start to finish - from that hilarious title with all it suggests, right to the pdm and lovely endgame. Sheer magic, Flying Tortoise!
16:32 Fri 21st Sep 201249 answers, last by soliloquy 16:51 Tue 09th Oct 2012
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TheBear69

Listener 4207 - Loco by Ferret

I found this to be a nice challenge with a very satisfying final step. I found the clues to be tough but fair (except I felt 19:33d was subpar). Well done, Ferret.
23:31 Fri 14th Sep 201249 answers, last by Texasetes 17:42 Sun 14th Oct 2012
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Neveracrossword

Inquisitor 1247

11 A. Worked as a gardener,getting rid of docks, and kept a path (5) t??ed 16 A. In Scotland,wise woman takes hemp inside hot meal (9) ho????d?e Thanks for any help....
07:40 Sat 15th Sep 201224 answers, last by Neveracrossword 14:41 Mon 17th Sep 2012
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x_word_fan

Inquisitor 1246

Good fun but one left. 2d. Song with legendary axeman up front. (5) I have LA?LA...
18:14 Sat 08th Sep 201217 answers, last by Gregsdad 08:36 Wed 12th Sep 2012
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Neveracrossword

Inquisitor 1245

I have only a couple of clues left to solve, then I can struggle with the theme.Any help gratefully received. NB. There may be an extra word in clues. 42. A. He's called on in international support in...
10:46 Sat 01st Sep 201236 answers, last by dannyk13 08:32 Wed 05th Sep 2012
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Ruthrobin

Listener 4205 Murder Mystery 2 by Gos

Just two hours to fill this grid but then we had some grid staring to complete the endgame. Still, it was good to have a set of simple clues and an easy romp for a change after some we have seen this...
18:26 Fri 31st Aug 201264 answers, last by perseverer 07:52 Mon 10th Sep 2012
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DocHH

EV 1032: 12 Down

Hello EVers, I always chortle at the name of this week's compiler, but expect a tough work-out. This week was no exception! As ecpected, had to work on the periphery, then, sort of encroach onto 12d!...
17:39 Sun 19th Aug 201210 answers, last by cruciverbali 18:20 Wed 29th Aug 2012
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Ripper

Inquisitor 1243

I'm battling along with this and enjoying it. But I'm really stuck on: Clearly, road to autonymous region is alas no more (9) It will begin with V W X Y or Z and I think the other letters are:...
08:19 Tue 21st Aug 20125 answers, last by TheBear69 23:16 Tue 28th Aug 2012
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midazolam

Listener 4204 by ?

Another week and we don't know who set it (no clue on the Times or Listener sites) This was a fun, enjoyable, clever solve that all fitted together nicely in the end...thanks setter...
19:36 Fri 24th Aug 201258 answers, last by sunny-dave 14:27 Tue 04th Sep 2012
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Philoctetes

Listener 4203

Well no one seems to have noticed it was going to be a numerical. And i see that someone by the name of "Zabadak" has already commented on the Crossword Club site in a somewhat Z-Cup winning...
15:33 Fri 17th Aug 201277 answers, last by borealis 20:41 Tue 28th Aug 2012
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Sue66

Inquisitor 1241

Last one. 46A - Immediately curtailed alkaloid found in tea (4). Wordplay has either one extra or one less letter. I have T?EN. Also can anyone give me a start on what to highlight in the grid. I have...
12:56 Sun 05th Aug 201218 answers, last by Sue66 11:13 Tue 14th Aug 2012
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upsetter

Listener 4201, Translation by Sabre

Have grasped the theme but the clues seem to be extremely opaque this week (apart from the easy ones) - is anyone faring better?
11:24 Sat 04th Aug 2012101 answers, last by tnap 06:32 Sun 26th Aug 2012

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