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Device used for keeping team player in Rugby (11,4)
|
COMBINATIONLOCK
|
COMBINATION LOCK
|
16-across
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/21906
|
Rover
|
2000-05-24T01:00:00
|
cryptic
|
Breaker of promise, thrice ultimately (NT) (5,5)
|
SIMONPETER
|
SIMON PETER
|
18-across
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/25968
|
Pasquale
|
2013-06-07T01:00:00
|
cryptic
|
Black singer maintaining tenor arrangement is repellent (10)
|
CITRONELLA
|
CITRONELLA
|
3-down
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/22862
|
Paul
|
2003-06-20T01:00:00
|
cryptic
|
As fresh-cut hay is said to precede one getting an infection (9)
|
PNEUMONIA
|
PNEUMONIA
|
9-across
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/24742
|
Brummie
|
2009-07-03T01:00:00
|
cryptic
|
Ring agencies at the centre right, not half clever! (8)
|
ENCIRCLE
|
ENCIRCLE
|
25-across
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/24253
|
Paul
|
2007-12-06T00:00:00
|
cryptic
|
Take home relative of castaway as christened (8)
|
ROBINSON
|
ROBINSON
|
24-across
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/23660
|
Araucaria
|
2006-01-11T00:00:00
|
cryptic
|
Revolution regarding sudden change in policy (9)
|
TURNABOUT
|
TURNABOUT
|
17-down
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/quiptic/65
|
Beale
|
2001-02-12T00:00:00
|
quiptic
|
Anyone else having a piece of fish? (4)
|
EELS
|
EELS
|
13-across
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/quiptic/795
|
Hectence
|
2015-02-09T00:00:00
|
quiptic
|
Some features of a sitting room (5)
|
SOFAS
|
SOFAS
|
28-across
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27367
|
Brendan
|
2017-11-29T00:00:00
|
cryptic
|
Architect of war cameraman shot with no end of distaste (8)
|
MCNAMARA
|
MCNAMARA
|
1-down
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/25655
|
Brendan
|
2012-06-06T01:00:00
|
cryptic
|
Seat of the ancient empire (7)
|
OTTOMAN
|
OTTOMAN
|
21-across
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/prize/22649
|
Paul
|
2002-10-12T01:00:00
|
prize
|
Meet an objection (4)
|
ABUT
|
ABUT
|
3-down
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/23800
|
Rover
|
2006-06-23T01:00:00
|
cryptic
|
Wrestling with problem over nothing (4)
|
SUMO
|
SUMO
|
1-down
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/quiptic/873
|
Anto
|
2016-08-08T01:00:00
|
quiptic
|
Revealing man who must not drop tray (9)
|
BETRAYING
|
BETRAYING
|
7-down
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/quiptic/484
|
Don Putnam
|
2009-02-23T00:00:00
|
quiptic
|
Get together, backing train losing both ends (5)
|
UNITE
|
UNITE
|
26-across
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/prize/27860
|
Shed
|
2019-06-29T01:00:00
|
prize
|
Ark Royal included in exam that's instrumental (10)
|
ORCHESTRAL
|
ORCHESTRAL
|
13-down
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/26701
|
Chifonie
|
2015-10-13T01:00:00
|
cryptic
|
Grandma's shot at milk producer (5,4)
|
NANNYGOAT
|
NANNY GOAT
|
16-across
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/25282
|
Araucaria
|
2011-03-29T01:00:00
|
cryptic
|
Check setter's trapped, without a little money (10)
|
IMPEDIMENT
|
IMPEDIMENT
|
13-down
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27907
|
Picaroon
|
2019-08-23T01:00:00
|
cryptic
|
Make Broad an extra batsman at the end (5)
|
WIDEN
|
WIDEN
|
20-across
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27309
|
Qaos
|
2017-09-22T01:00:00
|
cryptic
|
Judge who contended with a bit of an ass (6)
|
SAMSON
|
SAMSON
|
22-across
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/prize/22099
|
Bunthorne
|
2001-01-06T00:00:00
|
prize
|
It occurs regularly on the tube (4,5)
|
SOAPOPERA
|
SOAP OPERA
|
14-across
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/quiptic/377
|
Bonxie
|
2007-02-05T00:00:00
|
quiptic
|
Sit back beside Athens' foremost storyteller (5)
|
AESOP
|
AESOP
|
12-across
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/quiptic/769
|
Nutmeg
|
2014-08-11T01:00:00
|
quiptic
|
Shield bearing sailors' fish (7)
|
GURNARD
|
GURNARD
|
9-across
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/23829
|
Taupi
|
2006-07-27T01:00:00
|
cryptic
|
Give female a car to get around (6)
|
AFFORD
|
AFFORD
|
21-down
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/23566
|
Orlando
|
2005-09-22T01:00:00
|
cryptic
|
Sailor has bath outside in river (6)
|
WABASH
|
WABASH
|
4-down
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28600
|
Kite
|
2021-11-11T00:00:00
|
cryptic
|
Waste from a plate? (5)
|
OFFAL
|
OFFAL
|
20-across
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/25893
|
Gordius
|
2013-03-12T00:00:00
|
cryptic
|
Rafflers arrived with something to draw (7)
|
CAMELOT
|
CAMELOT
|
13-across
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/23363
|
Gordius
|
2005-01-28T00:00:00
|
cryptic
|
Violent reaction against corporal punishment (8)
|
BACKLASH
|
BACKLASH
|
1-down
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/25695
|
Rufus
|
2012-07-23T01:00:00
|
cryptic
|
Always drink in question where grass is grown (3,6)
|
HAYMEADOW
|
HAY MEADOW
|
12-across
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/prize/22947
|
Paul
|
2003-09-27T01:00:00
|
prize
|
Right time to squeeze college for alumni get-together (7)
|
REUNION
|
REUNION
|
10-across
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/quiptic/603
|
Hectence
|
2011-06-06T01:00:00
|
quiptic
|
Bird dropped from flower branch (4)
|
SPUR
|
SPUR
|
10-across
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/quiptic/941
|
Hectence
|
2017-11-27T00:00:00
|
quiptic
|
Even a dull writer may deliver a kick (4)
|
HACK
|
HACK
|
23-down
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/26969
|
Rufus
|
2016-08-22T01:00:00
|
cryptic
|
Detectives come back during lunch, possibly for a health check (7)
|
MEDICAL
|
MEDICAL
|
5-across
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/quiptic/862
|
Provis
|
2016-05-23T01:00:00
|
quiptic
|
Very protracted farewell (2,4)
|
SOLONG
|
SO LONG
|
6-down
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/29363
|
Vulcan
|
2024-04-22T01:00:00
|
cryptic
|
Make unwilling ponies relaxed with Sid (9)
|
INDISPOSE
|
INDISPOSE
|
18-across
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/21919
|
Chifonie
|
2000-06-08T01:00:00
|
cryptic
|
Turned up really loud, music essentially is pants (5)
|
PUFFS
|
PUFFS
|
24-across
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27953
|
Philistine
|
2019-10-16T01:00:00
|
cryptic
|
Made fish pie for the hungry (8)
|
FAMISHED
|
FAMISHED
|
10-across
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/25239
|
Rufus
|
2011-02-07T00:00:00
|
cryptic
|
Protection from crash of scam-free web? (6,3)
|
SAFETYNET
|
SAFETY NET
|
25-across
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/24036
|
Gordius
|
2007-03-28T01:00:00
|
cryptic
|
Teasing artist with paint remover? (8)
|
STRIPPER
|
STRIPPER
|
25-across
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/23673
|
Auster
|
2006-01-26T00:00:00
|
cryptic
|
Knock back drink by bar (12)
|
COUNTERPUNCH
|
COUNTERPUNCH
|
13-across
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27024
|
Nutmeg
|
2016-10-25T01:00:00
|
cryptic
|
As beer gut wobbles, something sweet in that (5,4)
|
SUGARBEET
|
SUGAR BEET
|
21-across
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28905
|
Paul
|
2022-11-03T00:00:00
|
cryptic
|
Uncertain farewell to opera? (8)
|
WAVERING
|
WAVERING
|
5-down
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/25331
|
Araucaria
|
2011-05-25T01:00:00
|
cryptic
|
Girl that's sweet etc comes back to embrace one that's not (9)
|
CHARLOTTE
|
CHARLOTTE
|
23-across
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/21774
|
Paul
|
1999-12-21T00:00:00
|
cryptic
|
Winter food that's supposed to be burnt? (4,3)
|
YULELOG
|
YULE LOG
|
2-down
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28438
|
Picaroon
|
2021-05-06T01:00:00
|
cryptic
|
King held in a bogus retreat (6)
|
ASHRAM
|
ASHRAM
|
21-down
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/22745
|
Chifonie
|
2003-02-04T00:00:00
|
cryptic
|
Journalist upset amid bad news for the country (6)
|
SWEDEN
|
SWEDEN
|
7-down
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/25221
|
Rufus
|
2011-01-17T00:00:00
|
cryptic
|
Wine servant passed around company (5)
|
MACON
|
MACON
|
20-across
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/24832
|
Brendan
|
2009-10-16T01:00:00
|
cryptic
|
Landing stage shown on kind of chart to the right (4)
|
PIER
|
PIER
|
10-across
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/23075
|
Logodaedalus
|
2004-02-26T00:00:00
|
cryptic
|
Pump for Latin translation (8)
|
INFLATOR
|
INFLATOR
|
18-down
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/23037
|
Gordius
|
2004-01-13T00:00:00
|
cryptic
|
Softens when one abandons story in tears (7)
|
RELENTS
|
RELENTS
|
20-down
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/quiptic/664
|
Beale
|
2012-08-06T01:00:00
|
quiptic
|
Likely lecturer retained by dunce not making money (3-6)
|
NONPROFIT
|
NON-PROFIT
|
14-down
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/22275
|
Paul
|
2001-07-31T01:00:00
|
cryptic
|
Add pressure to big cats, as being wiped out with their young (4,2)
|
PUMPUP
|
PUMP UP
|
4-down
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27522
|
Boatman
|
2018-05-30T01:00:00
|
cryptic
|
One's taken in by the modulated pitch of speech (8)
|
PHONETIC
|
PHONETIC
|
1-across
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/25876
|
Philistine
|
2013-02-20T00:00:00
|
cryptic
|
Overlooked bidder on giving piece back (7)
|
IGNORED
|
IGNORED
|
25-across
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/quiptic/1043
|
Anto
|
2019-11-11T00:00:00
|
quiptic
|
Alleged location of deer in retrospect (9)
|
HINDSIGHT
|
HINDSIGHT
|
14-down
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/prize/25933
|
Araucaria
|
2013-04-27T01:00:00
|
prize
|
Vegetable popular in tavern (9)
|
AUBERGINE
|
AUBERGINE
|
15-across
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/22158
|
Chifonie
|
2001-03-16T00:00:00
|
cryptic
|
Substance of fruit tree topped and tailed by country, Germany (5,4)
|
MALICACID
|
MALIC ACID
|
9-across
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/23907
|
Paul
|
2006-10-26T01:00:00
|
cryptic
|
Sort out nut, turning red or white (7)
|
UNTWINE
|
UNTWINE
|
16-across
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/23665
|
Paul
|
2006-01-17T00:00:00
|
cryptic
|
One relaying messages from island: "Crop failing!" (6,4)
|
SPINALCORD
|
SPINAL CORD
|
13-down
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/prize/24439
|
Paul
|
2008-07-12T01:00:00
|
prize
|
Prestigious clue for "tram" (8)
|
UPMARKET
|
UPMARKET
|
16-down
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/23438
|
Paul
|
2005-04-26T01:00:00
|
cryptic
|
Presumably one needs to be in fighting form for this (5,7)
|
CLASSWARFARE
|
CLASS WARFARE
|
26-across
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/21916
|
Rufus
|
2000-06-05T01:00:00
|
cryptic
|
Crude oil rep, Rex, one gone for a Burton? (8)
|
EXPLORER
|
EXPLORER
|
25-across
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/prize/29320
|
Brummie
|
2024-03-02T00:00:00
|
prize
|
Oscar's in stir — result of excessive speed? (8)
|
NARCOSIS
|
NARCOSIS
|
6-across
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/26283
|
Orlando
|
2014-06-11T01:00:00
|
cryptic
|
Confectionery for the world (not English - Europe's bits) (5,5)
|
LEMONDROPS
|
LEMON DROPS
|
2-down
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/24382
|
Araucaria
|
2008-05-07T01:00:00
|
cryptic
|
Dogma rigid? (7)
|
MASTIFF
|
MASTIFF
|
16-across
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/prize/22457
|
Araucaria
|
2002-03-02T00:00:00
|
prize
|
Dry US campaigner, one singing love songs (9)
|
SERENADER
|
SERENADER
|
12-across
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/prize/25556
|
Araucaria
|
2012-02-11T00:00:00
|
prize
|
Illiterate's mark in grotesquely risible book's inscription (2,6)
|
EXLIBRIS
|
EX LIBRIS
|
7-down
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/prize/27070
|
Paul
|
2016-12-17T00:00:00
|
prize
|
Start to reduce speed east of Lincoln? Wanderer might do this! (8)
|
ABERRATE
|
ABERRATE
|
20-across
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28168
|
Puck
|
2020-06-24T01:00:00
|
cryptic
|
Domestic chore completed in accessing corner (9)
|
HOOVERING
|
HOOVERING
|
9-across
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/24645
|
Paul
|
2009-03-12T00:00:00
|
cryptic
|
Now Israeli general in hiding eats bananas (2,4,3,3,3)
|
INTHISDAYANDAGE
|
IN THIS DAY AND AGE
|
5-down
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/24008
|
Orlando
|
2007-02-23T00:00:00
|
cryptic
|
Plaguey creature not to be found when copper intervenes (6)
|
LOCUST
|
LOCUST
|
6-across
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27963
|
Vulcan
|
2019-10-28T00:00:00
|
cryptic
|
Best meal? But it's not b___ cooked! (8)
|
ULTIMATE
|
ULTIMATE
|
10-across
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27904
|
Puck
|
2019-08-20T01:00:00
|
cryptic
|
Celebration time, getting put in charge (4)
|
FETE
|
FETE
|
2-down
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28906
|
Picaroon
|
2022-11-04T00:00:00
|
cryptic
|
Officer conveyed by underground transporter (8)
|
CHARLTON
|
CHARLTON
|
27-across
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/prize/26950
|
Pasquale
|
2016-07-30T01:00:00
|
prize
|
Church set in a hollow is respectable (6)
|
DECENT
|
DECENT
|
20-down
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27061
|
Chifonie
|
2016-12-07T00:00:00
|
cryptic
|
A relative is right in trouble (7)
|
BROTHER
|
BROTHER
|
15-across
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/24642
|
Rufus
|
2009-03-09T00:00:00
|
cryptic
|
Hole in small chamber where bread absorbs much water (3,4)
|
LOOSEAT
|
LOO SEAT
|
17-down
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/prize/26394
|
Paul
|
2014-10-18T01:00:00
|
prize
|
While cycling, question of identity becomes question of by what means (3)
|
HOW
|
HOW
|
8-across
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/quick-cryptic/50
|
Ludwig
|
2025-03-15T00:00:00
|
quick-cryptic
|
American diffidence where dollars are involved (7,7)
|
FEDERALRESERVE
|
FEDERAL RESERVE
|
1-across
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/22880
|
Gordius
|
2003-07-11T01:00:00
|
cryptic
|
Was responsible for past words of wisdom (7)
|
OVERSAW
|
OVERSAW
|
12-across
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27065
|
Rufus
|
2016-12-12T00:00:00
|
cryptic
|
Holy lady gets rescue dog right away — better when undressed? (2,10)
|
STBERNADETTE
|
ST BERNADETTE
|
9-down
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28197
|
Qaos
|
2020-07-28T01:00:00
|
cryptic
|
Like decorative work that's not outstanding (6)
|
INLAID
|
INLAID
|
23-down
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27856
|
Brendan
|
2019-06-25T01:00:00
|
cryptic
|
Don't talk during homework, gorgeous! (5)
|
DISHY
|
DISHY
|
1-down
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/24652
|
Araucaria
|
2009-03-20T00:00:00
|
cryptic
|
Concentrate on diplomats America caught hacking (5)
|
FOCUS
|
FOCUS
|
2-down
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27180
|
Bonxie
|
2017-04-25T01:00:00
|
cryptic
|
Say coffee's popular? I may wear that (8)
|
MOCCASIN
|
MOCCASIN
|
16-down
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27091
|
Imogen
|
2017-01-11T00:00:00
|
cryptic
|
Reports managed to raise tax (8)
|
NARRATES
|
NARRATES
|
6-down
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/26684
|
Picaroon
|
2015-09-23T01:00:00
|
cryptic
|
What happens on New Year's Eve, assuming sun goes down (8)
|
DESCENDS
|
DESCENDS
|
29-across
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/26545
|
Nutmeg
|
2015-04-14T01:00:00
|
cryptic
|
Femmes fatales near mates, misbehaving (9)
|
MANEATERS
|
MANEATERS
|
13-across
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27922
|
Pasquale
|
2019-09-10T01:00:00
|
cryptic
|
Books about prophet revised once as signs at a crossing (7,7)
|
BELISHABEACONS
|
BELISHA BEACONS
|
11-across
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28708
|
Maskarade
|
2022-03-18T00:00:00
|
cryptic
|
Fall back in common mutual defence (6)
|
AUTUMN
|
AUTUMN
|
24-across
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/25162
|
Rufus
|
2010-11-08T00:00:00
|
cryptic
|
Circus artiste trained a cobra to tango! (7)
|
ACROBAT
|
ACROBAT
|
1-down
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/quiptic/498
|
Arachne
|
2009-06-01T01:00:00
|
quiptic
|
Merchant who was in debt for a pound (7)
|
ANTONIO
|
ANTONIO
|
1-down
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/22966
|
Rufus
|
2003-10-20T01:00:00
|
cryptic
|
A pretty good pupil to the Queen in Iolanthe (9)
|
TOLLOLLER
|
TOLLOLLER
|
22-down
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/prize/23113
|
Araucaria
|
2004-04-10T01:00:00
|
prize
|
English detective attends court ruling (5)
|
EDICT
|
EDICT
|
10-across
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/25631
|
Bonxie
|
2012-05-09T01:00:00
|
cryptic
|
Return of fabulous horse, leaderless, consuming a meat product (7)
|
SAUSAGE
|
SAUSAGE
|
13-across
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/23993
|
Shed
|
2007-02-06T00:00:00
|
cryptic
|
One nerd turns up: here's the answer (1,4)
|
IKNOW
|
I KNOW
|
2-down
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/29097
|
Imogen
|
2023-06-15T01:00:00
|
cryptic
|
Successive balls received and struck (with attack) (9)
|
OVERTAKEN
|
OVERTAKEN
|
8-down
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28025
|
Nutmeg
|
2020-01-09T00:00:00
|
cryptic
|
Back in time (13)
|
ANTICLOCKWISE
|
ANTICLOCKWISE
|
17-across
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/24756
|
Rufus
|
2009-07-20T01:00:00
|
cryptic
|
A churchman experienced pain (5)
|
ACHED
|
ACHED
|
10-across
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/quiptic/264
|
Beale
|
2004-12-06T00:00:00
|
quiptic
|
Authorised to be blessed, but not initially (7)
|
ALLOWED
|
ALLOWED
|
19-down
|
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/24837
|
Logodaedalus
|
2009-10-22T01:00:00
|
cryptic
|
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