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You won't be surprised to learn that I'd very much appreciate a parse for Les's post 29; any offers?

Apologies to Les if this is wrong...

Penny - P
pinched (hot) 'The Artful Dodger' said (OT)
'Twist' engineered robbery, leading (TER)
Defn - fiddle

Thanks, ixion

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Cheers ixion. Spot on.
Was hoping for a penny drop with the Artful Dodger said ref. Using the character's unaspirated cockney 'ot.

Just a q. to richardh: isn't there an "o" too many and a "t" too few in your wordplay? I make it then "Pooter".
Pity if I'm right, because I regard that man as a genius, and otherwise it would be a very good clue.

Re fieryjack's 11 as he hasn't confirmed;

Read performed as "per for med", anagrind trick with "original" fodder as Tom + Ted.

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