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mistley

21st July 2010, 15:41
2d. Birdman? (4)

25a. What someone destitute is on? (4,4) ?e?m ?n??
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k

21st July 2010, 15:43
Rook - double definition
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ixion

21st July 2010, 15:43
25a beam ends
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k

21st July 2010, 15:44
Beam Ends
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mistley

21st July 2010, 15:46
Thanks for your quick response! Can you explain the answer to 25a please?
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ixion

21st July 2010, 15:52
beam-ends   /ˈbimˌɛndz/ Show Spelled[beem-endz] Show IPA
–plural noun
1. Nautical . the ends of the transverse deck beams of a vessel.
—Idioms
2. on her beam-ends, Nautical . heeled so far on one side that the deck is practically vertical: The schooner was blown over on her beam-ends.
3. on one's / thebeam-ends, Slang . in desperate straits, esp. financial straits. Also, on the beam's ends.
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