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mary6

4th November 2012, 13:38
Have I gone wrong?
40d Spending too much for grub - a pound.
I have p?e?i?a? Don't tell me the answer - yet, Just a hint maybe?
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jolan

4th November 2012, 13:47
The "e" is incorrect. I do not have the paper so cannot check.

Hint: A son of the bible?
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mary6

4th November 2012, 13:56
So would that make it 'prodigal' - but why?
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santaslittlehelper

4th November 2012, 13:58
spending too much = prodigal
for (pro) grub (dig) a pound (al)
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mary6

4th November 2012, 14:06
Thank you jolan and santaslittlehelper, it's obvious once you know the answer!
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jolan

4th November 2012, 14:07
... of course, Mary6 specifically asked us NOT to provide the answer (just a hint)
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jolan

4th November 2012, 14:09
and SORRY Santa! Put it down to the Sunday morning blues. I missed her asking for an explanation. Again, SORRY!
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santaslittlehelper

4th November 2012, 14:10
No problem Jolan - it is a Sunday
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