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jerry smith

4th November 2008, 15:13
2a. Wastrel less in the red? (5) B?U?R the answer
is probably BLUER,but I have no idea why.The same
goes for 26a.Backing Dadaist to make exhibits
here? (5) P?A?O The answer is PRADO,why?
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royston bowden

4th November 2008, 15:21
Jerry,

I think Bluer comes from the fact that the other end of the spectrum to red is blue and bluer sounds like blewer as in spending all ones money.

As for Prado I don't know, the web just tells us it is a really really famous gallery/museum. One of those answers that come from experience rather than outright logic!

Regards

Royston.
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jerry

4th November 2008, 15:30
Thank you Royston,

I thought it might be something like that!
Did you see the posting I put on under"favourite
clue of all time"?
J
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royston bowden

4th November 2008, 15:44
Jerry,

I have written out your posting but not solved it yet! Did you see my answer to Tony's question?

Regards

Royston.
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jerry smith

4th November 2008, 16:34
Royston,
Very good answer in word and deed!

Very best regards
J
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st. hubbins

5th November 2008, 12:01
Gents,

Hans ARP was a Dadaist. Co-founder I believe.
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royston bowden

5th November 2008, 13:49
Thank you. I did see his name but did not conciously twig the connection.

Regards

R.
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tony

5th November 2008, 14:53
Chambers gives BLUE definition 2 as sqauander from as you suggested sounds like blow.
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