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here's one pointed out on the site i posted the link to.
http://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/prize/24635
i just clicked on 'solution' rather than solving the bloody thing.

@ Trevor - post 9 was intended for you -it crossed with Chris's post

Hi Chris: I missed the point of clue 8, 19 - probably because I'd never heard of a " nina" ! I'll know to take heed of such pointers in future. Thanks.

and thanks, too, AB

i should fess up and say i doubt i've ever spotted a nina without it being pointed out.
perhaps a setter can use it to get a kick start rather than staring at an empty grid?

You've made me feel better with that admission!!

:-)
FT is also covered at Fifteen Squared if you want to do some older ones and see the parsing.

Hope this works!

http://www.crosswordunclued.com/2009/10/what-is-nina.html

Oops!
Just noticed Trevor has already posted the link.
I'll go back to my jigsaw!

I was about to thank you anyway, Rusty - it's the thought that counts!

I am very pleased to read that you are doing away fine at the Guardian cryptics, Elle!
Hundreds, if not thousands, in the archives!