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jogamel

30th May 2026, 16:19
Help please with 30a. There will be an extra letter in the clue. Poker to scour and beat nearly a third of black sheep’s wool (6)
I have B?G??T
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robt

30th May 2026, 16:33
Jogamel -- when you're looking at what crossers you have, do bear in mind the second sentence of the preamble...

If you've already considered that and want an actual hint, the def is in the latter part of the clue.

(having said that, I am yet to actually parse that one although I am 100% sure I have the right answer!)
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porthwick

30th May 2026, 16:50
Jogamel
I think it parses as follows. The extra letter is in the first word. The remaining letters of that word are a Scottish noun meaning the first 3 letters of the answer. Beat is used as a verb of 4 letters, way down in the Cambers entry, with the last letter missing.
Two pretty obscure fragments but the definition is very clear.
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porthwick

30th May 2026, 16:54
I meant “ scour and beat is used as a verb”. Sorry.
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