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john

23rd May 2016, 10:04
Some help to get started today would be great ...

5A Did he root for king? (5)

17A Torso bent in race (5)

13D Sketch leavers (7)

Thanks
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penola

23rd May 2016, 10:08
Having the same problem. Only managed two clues so far!
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jacklid

23rd May 2016, 10:18
5a midas?
17a roost
13d outline
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elle

23rd May 2016, 10:19
17a; roots (anagram of torso) = race (def)
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penola

23rd May 2016, 10:35
I got Midas too. Outline can't be right if 13d is roots. Back to the drawing board!
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elle

23rd May 2016, 10:40
17a is "roots" not 13D!
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jacklid

23rd May 2016, 10:40
roost is scots for tidal race
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elle

23rd May 2016, 10:48
Hi, Jacklid!
Then I guess either answer - roots or roost - would qualify - it will depend on the crossers.......
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jacklid

23rd May 2016, 11:10
roost fits with outline
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john

23rd May 2016, 11:46
Thanks for the help guys - sorry not to have acknowledged it earlier
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