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hally

2nd May 2025, 12:23
25d By which a celeb might get around making millions in fuel hike (4).

I have L?M?. Could be LUMP but I don't know why. Any clues appreciated. Thank you.
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robd57

2nd May 2025, 12:37
Fuel = oil
Million =m
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hally

2nd May 2025, 15:35
Rob
Thank you, I get it now.
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severnbeachbabe

2nd May 2025, 15:36
20 Is put off by dickhead's rash (6) ?T?p?d = it's got to be STUPID but I don't get it.
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rafflesthegt

2nd May 2025, 16:12
Def - rash
Anagrind - off

And D is the head of dickšŸ˜‰
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alvin

2nd May 2025, 17:28
I have only two left to go go which are giving me the run around. 22across Dotty's through squeezing member (5) I have b?r?? which could be barmy but I can't justify it and 25D Screw up by English university (4) ??l? Please help and let me get on with the weekend
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maggieriordan

2nd May 2025, 18:06
Er,,,, Still don’t get it. Is it ā€œstupidā€?
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chrise

2nd May 2025, 18:07
BY - through around ARM - member

YALE - LAY (screw) backwards, then E(nglish)
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alvin

2nd May 2025, 18:10
Excellent, thank you
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thehonestman

2nd May 2025, 18:24
Hi maggieriordan,

Yes, "stupid" is the answer

"Is put off" signifies that it's an anagram of "Is put"

"by dickhead" gives that it's followed by head of "dick" ie "d"

Hence "stupid".
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