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jolan

29th April 2011, 11:50
6D. Swish sort of four-by-two? (8) ?R?U?R?U

I'm fairly sure of the letters I have. The answer and an explanation will be gratefully received.
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the joker

29th April 2011, 11:55
FROUFROU four times two . The rustling of silk.
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jolan

29th April 2011, 12:00
A million thanks The Joker. Didn't take you long. Brill!
Chambers and the OED give it as frou-frou (4-4). Where Orlando got (8) will remain a mystery, I suppose.
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the joker

29th April 2011, 12:07
Hyphens have a habit of getting lost,Jolan!
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jolan

29th April 2011, 12:30
Indeed! Ta, once more.
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