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ab

18th June 2012, 13:49
I thought lifespan - but lifetime is close enough as I have to go. Over to you rossim....
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chrise

18th June 2012, 13:49
I need a faster computer!
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rossim

18th June 2012, 13:51
I have to go out promptly so let Chrise have it.
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chrise

18th June 2012, 13:53
Thank you, rossim. OK then:

Offputting sounds, like the sound of an alarm clock? (8)



Apologies to the Uxbridge English Dictionary, from whence I stole the idea.
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chrise

18th June 2012, 14:08
Clue open to all.
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chrise

18th June 2012, 14:11
The comma is important in misdirection - try moving it.
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chrise

18th June 2012, 14:14
Try this, then:

Offputting; sounds like the sound of an alarm clock (8)
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chrise

18th June 2012, 14:20
It's a terrible pun on "sound of an alarm clock"
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francis

18th June 2012, 14:20
wringing ?
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rambler

18th June 2012, 14:21
It can't possibly be 'alarming'?
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