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jono

22nd February 2025, 10:47
Is there a reason for writing “ m’ “ rather than “my” in 10a ?
Perhaps I’m missing something.
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chrise

22nd February 2025, 10:50
[I'm reminded of the exchange between barrister F E Smith and the judge:
My client was as drunk as a judge, your worship
I think the expression is drunk as a lord, Mr Smith
Yes m'lud.]
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jono

22nd February 2025, 10:55
Chris, if you decide to persevere, I recall that you set 12a as a Clueless word a little while back.
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chrise

22nd February 2025, 11:01
Thanks jono
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rogissimo

22nd February 2025, 11:22
jono: I recall “M’colleague” was a phrase used by Fry and Laurie when they were together (to Fry’s benefit in my view). Beyond that, I think it’s just a bit of misdirection, which misdirected me for a bit.
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jono

22nd February 2025, 11:39
Thanks Rog, I’m sure that’s it.
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tonystock

22nd February 2025, 13:01
Any hints for some ways in ? Im at zero so far !
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derbs52

22nd February 2025, 13:18
Eek, I would love to be able to help but I'm struggling too. Just got 21d as FOI and 20a but like you I need some help please.
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derbs52

22nd February 2025, 13:23
Actually just posting seems to be magic, as 1d revealed itself to me, why it took so long is a mystery as I was a teacher.
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jono

22nd February 2025, 13:25
1d is an anagram of three words from the clue plus one third of another…
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