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bear of lb

8th July 2017, 16:43
Well, I've done most of it but am stuck on fourteen, which incompetence I'm blaming on the heat.

Assistance with these 2 might re-start the remaining grey cell :

1D - Talk about top-class wines turning up in this (9)
??S???P???B or ????????B
&
47D - Seat in express (5)
?????

Always grateful for any help
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mamya

8th July 2017, 16:50
1d Gastropub

Gab round U (top class) Ports, both back.
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mamya

8th July 2017, 16:53
47 Couch

Double def - a seat and to express things in a certain way.
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bear of lb

8th July 2017, 16:58
Mamya,

Many thanks.

That helps reduce the deficit to 9, all in the bottom left.

I hope not to resurface this weekend, but who know?

Thanks again.
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bear of lb

8th July 2017, 17:04
Much to my surprise - finished the remaining nine.

Better go to say Vespers.
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mamya

8th July 2017, 17:08
Well done you - enjoy your weekend.x
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manxhatter

8th July 2017, 17:29
Not far from finishing, but need to understand an answer I have. 35d. Part of the clue is "sex repeatedly" which translates to VIVI in the answer. Why is sex VI? VI is six, unless we're French. Not encountered this before. Anyone know why?
Cheers, Manx
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mamya

8th July 2017, 17:44
'Sex' is an old reference to the number 'Six', yes.
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manxhatter

8th July 2017, 17:55
Thanks Mamya
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themadwomanintheattic

9th July 2017, 12:30
VI is six in Roman numerals. The Latin for six is sex.
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