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chrise

31st May 2012, 09:10
Though I've finished the bottom, I only have one in the top half (and I'm not positive about that!). Perhaps a hint on 1ac would get me restarted
Bets involving first three rugby scores without backing record (7)
No letters, obviously!
TIA
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ab

31st May 2012, 09:18
Not just doubles are kinds of bets, an old name for an album in the plural of a rugby score?
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djawhufc

31st May 2012, 09:21
It is a brilliant puzzle today. Give us a shout if you need any other tips Chris
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chrise

31st May 2012, 09:21
Thanks AB - I have an answer, thanks to you. I'm not sure that the compiler has it right, though - when I worked in a bookies (during summer vacations), they were called "trebles".
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chrise

31st May 2012, 09:23
I may well do, djawhufc!
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chrise

31st May 2012, 09:34
Inspiration still not striking. A hint for 5ac perhaps?
Rule around edge of pavement, mostly for pedestrian (6)
I have ???D?R, though both of the letters are rather speculative.
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ab

31st May 2012, 09:38
Think teh d may be wrong.. Rule could be legal reversed + Almost pavement for person who does not run?
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chrise

31st May 2012, 09:40
Thanks AB - good hint.
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rambler

31st May 2012, 09:40
Synonym of me.
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chrise

31st May 2012, 09:44
Thanks rambler, though there's less of an implication of distance travelled!
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