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razor

5th April 2015, 02:09
clue across..sells down the river and reduces the rent.(8,2)
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clue down. bloodsuckers deposited law-maker outside American capital. (10) ????u?t???
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mattrom

5th April 2015, 02:17
Stitches up
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razor

5th April 2015, 02:21
Can you parse that for me please?
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mattrom

5th April 2015, 02:23
Double definition
Reduces the rent = sews up a tear in a garment
Sells down the river = slang term for undermining someone

Other may be MOSQUITOES but not sure of parsing

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mattrom

5th April 2015, 02:28
Is it South American capital?

Quito is the capital of Ecuador
Moses is the lawmaker
MOSES around QUITO
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razor

5th April 2015, 02:28
I understand now when "rent" is a tear or rip not payment for lodgings. our stupid language..thanks "mattrom"
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razor

5th April 2015, 02:31
Good one ...I might get the rest now thanks to you.
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