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smiffy

28th June 2014, 15:02
Made really herd work of this, and still have a problem. It all looks a bit wrong, but help with this clue might sort it.
12d) Domestic servant involved in murder, say (11) N?R???Y???D
I think the definition is domestic, but beyond that, stuck
Any help welcome, thank you.
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mamya

28th June 2014, 15:06
Anagram, think of Childcare.
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smiffy

28th June 2014, 15:07
Mamya, thank you. This kind of help is more satisfying than just the answer!
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mamya

28th June 2014, 15:11
Easier if someone specifies hint or answer, hope it helps.
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smiffy

28th June 2014, 15:15
25a) now giving me jip!
China's claim, perhaps, in Muslim leader's office (7)
I?A?A?E
IMAM seems to be there somewhere, or possible just the M, and the definition is China?
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mamya

28th June 2014, 15:17
It is in there, remember 'China' as in rhyming slang!!
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smiffy

28th June 2014, 15:18
In awe!! Thank you again.
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alant

28th June 2014, 15:18
Imamate the person who leads prayers in mosque apparently
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mamya

28th June 2014, 15:20
Not the person, the office of...


http://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/imamate
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alant

28th June 2014, 15:26
You are correct! My too clever e-dictionary had defined Imam instead of the word I asked for!
Tks
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