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grahamr

11th September 2021, 17:11
Just one that I cannot parse.

41a First degree - that's invigorating (5)

I have T-N-C and can see that it must be TONIC, but why? All help gratefully received.
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chrise

11th September 2021, 17:13
Possibly a musical term? The TONIC is the first note in the scale.
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strangelybrown

12th September 2021, 11:01
7a Turner exhibition here? (11)
Looks like ‘planetarium’ but if so why?
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malone

12th September 2021, 11:06
THe definition of a planet includes 'something that revolves', so a Turner...
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strangelybrown

12th September 2021, 11:36
Thanks Malone, sounds like a definition that no one ever uses (‘I must get out my telescope tonight and see if I can spot some turners.’)
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grahamr

12th September 2021, 18:58
43a Group of girls drink loudly (4)

Why is this BEVY?
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malone

12th September 2021, 19:05
Bevy, group of girls, sounds like (loudly, aloud) bevvy, drink.
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gooner

13th September 2021, 10:08
34a "O, I can help everyone!" (9,5)

U?I?E?S?L ?O?O? UNIVERSAL something?

Any help much appreciated
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stevie gee

13th September 2021, 10:17
34a DONOR
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gooner

13th September 2021, 10:26
Thanks stevie gee.

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