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paul

18th July 2011, 13:45
3d Fears a bloodbath after revolution engulfs Middle East City (5) answer BASRA

Did anyone else feel this was crass and rather thoughtless given the situation in that city??



Didanybody else think 3d was a bit


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paul

18th July 2011, 13:56
...please ignore last line, shouldn't be in there!
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sallyw (aka - the original sallyw)

18th July 2011, 14:50
It did raise my eyebrow a little.
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francis

18th July 2011, 18:14
`this was not really a cryptic clue, unless I missed something ?
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paul

18th July 2011, 18:18
It was indeed cryptic, revolution refers to the solution being in reverse within the clue, but the whole of the clue had references that were too literal and in bad taste in my opinion!
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sallyw (aka - the original sallyw)

18th July 2011, 19:21
I thought it was a bit infra dig for the Times.
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francis

18th July 2011, 19:35
Yes, I can see it now feARS A Bloodbath, i.e. reverse in the clue itself. Other words could have been chosen for the same effect.
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terry as was

19th July 2011, 00:20
I don't suppose you guys were very impressed with the commentator on the Women's World Cup Final (on Japan winning)..."Japan in celebratory meltown".... oh dear.
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