Stuck on the Daily Mail Cryptic Crossword by Mark

9th September 2010, 09:50

23D Judy, say, set to entertain very quiet earl (6)

I've got P-P-E-

However, I can't find anything that fits. Can anyone help, please?

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9th September 2010, 09:54

Pu pp e t

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9th September 2010, 09:58

Please could you explain the wordplay? I get very quiet = P P but then the rest escapes me.

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9th September 2010, 10:01

set = put
Earl = e
And of course very quiet = pp

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9th September 2010, 10:02

Set = put. pp = very quiet, and e for earl

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9th September 2010, 10:05

Ah, thank you - and Judy as in Punch and Judy - that's great - thank you both for your help.

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