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Jumbo 1184

Daughter made to kiss in sign for tipsiness (12). I have ?n?o?i?a?o?n and I can only think of "intoxication" which sort of fits wit the tipsiness bit of the clue. But I just can't think of how any of...
12:23 Tue 29th Dec 201518 answers, last by Mamyalynne 14:32 Tue 29th Dec 2015
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Generalist .prospect

I desperately need someone with a knowledge of Cornwall! "Cornish promontory three miles south east of Land's end" (7,4) I have G*E***P/ *e*d I assume the second word is head but I cannot track down...
00:09 Mon 16th Nov 20157 answers, last by Mamyalynne 21:53 Mon 16th Nov 2015
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Cryptic 1172

Deny dish endlessly blocks sink (6) I have d?s?w? So the answer seems to be disown. But I don't get the " blocks sink" part . And " small empty boxes having a screw loose." I have ?n?a?e. So I suppose...
19:47 Sat 10th Oct 20158 answers, last by frugalfred 19:51 Sat 10th Oct 2015
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Amazed!

This isn't a question but I just wanted to say that I have been amazed by the last moth's Generalist. (It's in Mummy's magazine Prospect). Besides the answers to the clues last month he set another...
18:47 Sat 19th Sep 20151 answer, last by stevenj 23:16 Sat 19th Sep 2015
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Heck! It doesn't take long to get out of practice, does it! SWAMBO took me on holiday and i haven't tried a puzzle for over a month. So I have struggled a bit but I am nearly there. First a complaint....
17:53 Mon 07th Sep 20153 answers, last by stevenj 20:03 Mon 07th Sep 2015
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Is the answer to 20d "Marylebone station"? If so why? (Other than it fits my other answers!) Also (36ac) has me stumped! "Cloud , black,oddly seen over city abroad (5). I have e*b**. The only words i...
23:52 Tue 23rd Jun 201520 answers, last by stevenj 19:35 Wed 24th Jun 2015
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56 Ac

Depression, say, admitted by writer after setback (5) I have B*S*N The only words I can think of are basin, bison and bosun. But I don't see how any of them fit the clue. Can someone help me please?...
15:52 Tue 26th May 20154 answers, last by stevenj 16:05 Tue 26th May 2015
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Listener Crossword

Each week, after I have finished the Times jumbo, I look across at the Listener crossword which they also print on the Mind games page. Just the instructions leave me confused! Do any of you really...
18:14 Sun 12th Apr 20155 answers, last by ABAuntie 18:48 Fri 24th Apr 2015
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It's me again. With one ( small) answer I cannot fathom. 5 letters and I have S?O?E The clue is Stay in pain, being kept outside hospital Steven...
15:12 Sun 12th Apr 20155 answers, last by stevenj 15:22 Sun 12th Apr 2015
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Times Jumbo 1141

Another tough one, I thought. I have just about got there. BUT three "answers" puzzle me. Can someone either correct me or explain please? "Censored class returns" (5) I have R*T*D so the answer seems...
20:07 Sun 05th Apr 20156 answers, last by scorpiojo 20:24 Sun 05th Apr 2015
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Wow! This was a tough one. I should have paid more attention to my biology teacher, that's for sure! And not helped by SWMBO not allowing any extension to bath/ bedtime because of the change in the...
13:10 Sun 29th Mar 20152 answers, last by stevenj 13:50 Sun 29th Mar 2015
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The Tablet

"these chaps may be short, but well suited to palaces" (5) I have *e*a*and "serai" therefore fits. But i don't get the short chaps bit (and the whole is a bit tenuous!). Help please! steven j...
21:29 Tue 24th Mar 20155 answers, last by Mamyalynne 13:39 Wed 25th Mar 2015
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Explanations Please

I wonder if some kind person could explain the following clues and answers please. "Story teller on reflection runs over beginning of Treasure Island "(8) The answer seems to be " narrator" but I...
18:47 Sun 15th Feb 20154 answers, last by Lie-in King 19:14 Sun 15th Feb 2015
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This is me again asking for help in improving my skills (they're not too bad thanks to all the guidance I have been given!) Three clues where I think I know the answer but cannot work out the "play"...
22:11 Sat 29th Nov 20144 answers, last by stevenj 11:18 Sun 30th Nov 2014
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Times Jumbo Cryptic

Eek! Yet again I am foiled by one clue! "Cast ( light) encasing front of broken leg? This may be healing inside. (4,4) I have s?o? b?n?. So it could be snow bank , stop bank or some sort of bone. But...
16:40 Sun 23rd Nov 20143 answers, last by stevenj 16:54 Sun 23rd Nov 2014
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"she Skimped On Clothes, The Woman With Little Money (7)

I have n***i*e
21:31 Tue 18th Nov 201423 answers, last by stevenj 15:29 Fri 21st Nov 2014
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Cryptic 23 Ac

As usual, it's a four letter word that is stopping me finishing! "Boss first to leave this" (4). I have ?m?o and I know that "umbo" is the boss on a shield so I guess that's the answer. But I simply...
10:52 Mon 27th Oct 20144 answers, last by stevenj 11:34 Mon 27th Oct 2014
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12D Rule In Downturn, As Seen To Be Lacking (6) I Have D?c?e? So I Reckon Answer Is "decree" But Apart From Rule =Decree! I Don't Get The Rest. Help Please. As Ever Last One! Eek!

12d rule in downturn, as seen to be lacking. (6) i have d?c?e? So I guess answer is decree=rule. But wordplay defeats me. Any help please?
23:38 Sat 11th Oct 20143 answers, last by stevenj 23:42 Sat 11th Oct 2014
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10ac "one tip taken from make- up girl"( 4) I have ?s?a which suggests Asia but, for the life of me I cannot get the wordplay. As usual with me, it's the last clue!...
20:47 Sun 05th Oct 20146 answers, last by BlackadderV 10:43 Mon 06th Oct 2014
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Frozen Food And Pork Pie Brought Up In Turn (6)

I have ?e?a?o. So either gelato or legato fits but I cannot work out the reasoning. Could someone help please? Steven...
11:25 Mon 18th Aug 20142 answers, last by stevenj 11:46 Mon 18th Aug 2014

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