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timdownieuk

2nd January 2020, 10:28
All done but two puzzling answers.

38d Beer. Linger over s
econd half (5).

I'm assuming the line-break in "second" in the clue is accidental but I've included it anyway just in case.

Crossing letters L_G_R. Has to be Lager but can't see why.

69d City partnered with Detroit.

_D_L_I_E

Answer is Adelaide (Australian cities are required for the theme).

Can't find a straight or cryptic link between the two. Any thoughts?
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elle

2nd January 2020, 10:32
38d: lager = beer (def)
lag- linger
(be) er
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timdownieuk

2nd January 2020, 10:37
Thanks! I got stuck with the idea of the second half of linger (ger) and couldn't see where the LA came from.
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stevie gee

2nd January 2020, 10:43
69d Look up guys and dolls
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timdownieuk

2nd January 2020, 11:13
Thanks! Found the link. Musicals are not my strong suit. ;-)
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mangerton

2nd January 2020, 13:17
Got them all except 51 down. _A_R_D. Any help will be much appreciated, thanks.
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rusty

2nd January 2020, 13:40
I don't have the puzzle but is "Madrid" any good?
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stevie gee

2nd January 2020, 13:43
51d You A is wrong. it should be U.
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stevie gee

2nd January 2020, 13:44
51d Clue is Rotten place and free. (6)
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chips

2nd January 2020, 13:47
51 Putrid
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