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loge

17th July 2021, 15:35
Sunray, the first clue is French feminine article + English article (both indefinite) + reversal of common abbreviation for about and IS

The third contains an extra word. The def is a word for a baby's complete set of clothing. Hope that's enough of a nudge
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planks

17th July 2021, 15:45
I have a full grid, 52 words, delineated the thematic item, got the four words for the wordplay - and don’t have scooby as to what it’s all about.
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planks

17th July 2021, 15:48
Don’t tell me as that would give the theme away! I’m sure the light will dawn eventually
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sunray

17th July 2021, 16:11
Thanks loge. Got them.
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smithsax

17th July 2021, 16:18
I agree with loge about the title - especially as the unclued word in question is in first position. The aphorism originally referred to a mathematical problem involving an impossible construction.
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planks

17th July 2021, 16:20
Got it, I was overthinking as usual, and got sidetracked by the title.
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silversolver

17th July 2021, 17:22
I'm completely stuck on this one. I've solved over half the clues, but can't see how to place anything, given that each entry could be jumbled.

Help, please!
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planks

17th July 2021, 18:33
If you've got 1ac, try putting that where you'd reasonably expect it to and see what else might fit - worked for me.
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planks

17th July 2021, 18:36
should read 'to go' posts #2 and 3 might also help, silversolver.
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pootle

17th July 2021, 19:32
A word of advice in case any of you are as stupid as me, and forgot how a barred grid worked despite solving one weekly. Looking at the construction of the Mephisto helped me greatly.
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