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elbuho

20th July 2025, 14:17
Hi folks, I'm struggling to parse two clues from an old Daily Mail crossword:

Two consecutive letters fool continent, perhaps - LAND MASS
and
Two alternative letters are standard - NORM

TIA!

Jim
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brendan

20th July 2025, 14:20
L and M are the consecutive letters folloed by ASS for 'fool'
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brendan

20th July 2025, 14:21
Sorry, didn't see the second clue:-

N or (as in 'alternative) M = N or M
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elbuho

20th July 2025, 14:48
Thanks Brendan! Funny when you just can't see it.
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brendan

20th July 2025, 14:51
I know the feeling:-)
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