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fred108

14th January 2016, 16:59
I have checked the other threads about this quiz but cannot find any help for the clues that I am struggling with, so I would be obliged if anyone could give me a hint or three for these questions.

9 Leading couples write aspirational serials (6)

12 Embrace oratory elocution in retrospect (5)

19 End of anchor breaks off against unknown...(7)

23 Old tunic disused but two taps gets it on. (6)

25 Fresh protest follows throw to catcher .(7,3)
(I wondered if this one was spotted ray, but cannot parse it)
Thanks folks
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rusty

14th January 2016, 17:41
12, There is a backward fish in the clue.
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fred108

14th January 2016, 17:42
Thank you very much, rusty.
Feel a bit of a fool not spotting that one.
fred
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rusty

14th January 2016, 17:45
19, Against is versus or "V"
Could unknown be "Y"
With a shortened anchor.
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trevor

14th January 2016, 17:46
25 is an anagram after a word for throw.
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trevor

14th January 2016, 17:50
9, 1st 2 letters of words - can't think of any other clue.
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fred108

14th January 2016, 17:51
Thanks again, rusty. Another 'doh' moment.

Working on 25, thanks trevor.
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trevor

14th January 2016, 17:54
unknown is often X or Y in crosswords. i think it comes from maths (either algebraic equations or graphs).
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fred108

14th January 2016, 17:55
y.
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fred108

14th January 2016, 17:56
Sorry for last post. Didn't mean just to post y but it is appropriate!

Meant to say thanks again rusty.
Still working on 25
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