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chaz

25th October 2009, 10:19
I have done quite a lot of this one but have 2 I need help with!
13a Removes expert in letters (7)....I had Erasmus but it doesnt fit with the one I have for 14d- Cock a hoop



also, 17d Child in break starts on pretty strong liquor ?C?N?P??

Thank you!
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jimc

25th October 2009, 10:23
Hi Chaz.

17d looks like Schnapps = 'ch' in 'snap' + 'p'retty + 's'trong.


JimC
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jimc

25th October 2009, 10:40
Hi again Chaz.

For 13d, please would you give the letters that you do have already for the answer (whether or not they are certain)?

TIA
JimC
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wombat

25th October 2009, 14:33
13a. Removes expert in letters
Eff(ace)s
Could you help by explaining 7a?
Returning pet's going for crumbs (3)
I have God
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trevor

25th October 2009, 15:58
could it be crumbs as in crikey,dear god?
An expression of surprise!

not very happy with that though, what if any letter/s are confirmed?
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wombat

25th October 2009, 16:12
trevor
The G is confirmed, as is the D.
I presumed God, which is dog "returning pet" from the clue
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trevor

25th October 2009, 16:23
Pretty much has to be God then - I can only repeat what I said before.
God as an expression of surprise.
If i am right then it is just a bad clue - maybe someone can give a better explanation.
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wombat

25th October 2009, 16:25
You're usually right trevor. I'll go with your explanation
wombat
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trevor

25th October 2009, 17:11
just an afterthought,
might have something to do with the word Doggone = darn dammit etc
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chaz

25th October 2009, 20:17
Sorry...am camping and lost internet! I have dog too, explained it with doggone...think its right!
Thanks for the help- I am almost finished now.
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