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jolan

8th March 2011, 11:56
I set crossies just for pleasure. I wonder if some of you excellent regulars would like to try a few of my clues? Since they're new, no letters!
It’s been suggested that solutions are withheld till 5 pm to allow others to have a go.


1. Taking out capital saved then retiring (8)
2. Catches flies (5)
3. Like Rodin, Landseer, etc., Epstein was brought up embracing a haunting fear of the USA (7)
4. Excites moderate conservatives on the telephone (5)
5. Spray essence around bag (7)


Hi all! Happy solving.
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bullfrog

8th March 2011, 12:06
Ummm -- got No 4 on the first run through. More thought needed on the others...
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.

8th March 2011, 12:58
3) does this refer to Prince Andrew's paedophile friend?
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neilm

8th March 2011, 13:06
No. you are on the wrong train of thought. Good set Jolan by the way. Thanks for the (mental) exercise.
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terry

8th March 2011, 17:19
Hello Jolan,

No takers. OK I'll start.

3. specter (americanspeak I suppose).
4. whets.
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jolan

8th March 2011, 17:21
Spot on Terry, as usual.
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trevor

8th March 2011, 17:25
1, (p)reserved
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ixion

8th March 2011, 17:30
2. Catches flies (5)

wings?
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jolan

8th March 2011, 17:35
Well done Trevor.
Ixion. It's am 'double' all right but not WINGS ( = catches?)
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terry

8th March 2011, 17:35
I got wings as well for no2. With a big question mark.
I couldn't get anything for No5.
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