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Andrew

Last two - looking for explanation

45d - Colonist before start of month gets taken over island - ANTIGUA - but why?
54a - Gamble money when accompanied by a woman - BETTINA - but why?

Many thanks

Post 1 of 6

Posted: 16th November 2009, 08:10

sarumite

Hi Andrew

45d - Colonist before start of month gets taken over island - ANTIGUA.

Colinist (Ant)+ Aug 1 (start of month)reversed, i.e. taken over.

Post 2 of 6

Posted: 16th November 2009, 08:13

sarumite

54a - Gamble money when accompanied by a woman - BETTINA

Gamble (Bet) + woman (Tina)??

Post 3 of 6

Posted: 16th November 2009, 08:17

Andrew

Get the Antigua explanation but still unsure about the Bettina one?

Post 4 of 6

Posted: 16th November 2009, 08:18

AJT

BET = gamble, TIN = money + A =BETTINA

Post 5 of 6

Posted: 16th November 2009, 08:29

Andrew

Thanks AJT - that makes sense

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Posted: 16th November 2009, 08:41

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