rowid,clue,answer,definition,clue_number,puzzle_date,puzzle_name,source_url,source 497315,……but this one came up with the cash (7),SPONSOR,,13a,2015-08-24,Rookie Corner – 072,http://bigdave44.com/2015/08/24/rookie-corner-072/,bigdave44 496804,"…”same again“, said in French to… (5)",DITTO,,13a,2014-04-21,Rookie Corner 002,http://bigdave44.com/2014/04/21/rookie-corner-002/,bigdave44 409393,…”Get lost!” (Second Chameleon “Rookie” alarms many at first) (5),SCRAM,,2d,2019-05-27,Rookie Corner – 268,http://bigdave44.com/2019/05/27/rookie-corner-268/,bigdave44 448784,"…’Cut!’ — coming up, ‘Kill Bill‘ (6)",POLICE,Bill,8d,2013-06-19,Toughie 999,http://bigdave44.com/2013/06/19/toughie-999/,bigdave44 472324,"…’Asia’ perhaps, including start of great group (10)",CONTINGENT,,5d,2011-04-07,Daily Telegraph 26520,http://bigdave44.com/2011/04/07/dt-26520/,bigdave44 409869,…  apathetic person doesn’t give one tip (4),TOSS,,27d,2019-09-21,NTSPP – 502,http://bigdave44.com/2019/09/21/ntspp-502/,bigdave44 457792,…with bird left out gazing (7),STARING,,17a,2009-09-24,Toughie 222,http://bigdave44.com/2009/09/24/toughie-222/,bigdave44 631293,…with Tory repeatedly exposed following set-up from French journalist (6),EDITOR,journalist,20d,2022-06-16,Toughie 2871,http://bigdave44.com/2022/06/16/toughie-2871-2/,bigdave44 415423,…wise raconteur covers for an age (3),ERA,,14a,2017-01-16,Rookie Corner – 145,http://bigdave44.com/2017/01/16/rookie-corner-145/,bigdave44 435535,…whom this acquaintance did for (9),KNOWLEDGE,whom this acquaintance did for,24a,2012-11-02,Toughie 870,http://bigdave44.com/2012/11/02/toughie-870/,bigdave44 405411,"…while Charlie, remiss, hugs the Queen — what is this? (8)",CLERIHEW,,20d,2019-01-01,SP – 006,http://bigdave44.com/2019/01/01/sp-006/,bigdave44 462498,…which follows party holding power making heavy weather of things (9),LABOURING,,11a,2010-12-31,Toughie 486,http://bigdave44.com/2010/12/31/toughie-486/,bigdave44 489182,…which could be Barmy Army s description of Bairstow’s debut in test (6),TRIBAL,,23a,2015-08-03,Rookie Corner – 069,http://bigdave44.com/2015/08/03/rookie-corner-069/,bigdave44 456953,…where one eats pie (4),MESS,,29a,2010-02-25,Toughie 309,http://bigdave44.com/2010/02/25/toughie-309/,bigdave44 340384,…where natives live in house with male antelope (8),HOMELAND,where natives live,17d,2016-06-30,Toughie 1630,http://bigdave44.com/2016/06/30/toughie-1630/,bigdave44 485065,"…when spirits are low (5,4)",HAPPY HOUR,,15d,2014-05-17,NTSPP – 223,http://bigdave44.com/2014/05/17/ntspp-223/,bigdave44 408651,…we’re told he will recover (4),HEAL,,8d,2020-08-01,NTSPP – 547,http://bigdave44.com/2020/08/01/ntspp-547/,bigdave44 412221,…weapons stored here – a laser complex without name (7),ARSENAL,,12d,2017-04-10,Rookie Corner – 157,http://bigdave44.com/2017/04/10/rookie-corner-157/,bigdave44 435234,…village bird flipped embracing adult (5),KRAAL,,24d,2013-07-18,Toughie 1016,http://bigdave44.com/2013/07/18/toughie-1016/,bigdave44 412698,"…useless and disorienting too I see, taking it (6)",OTIOSE,,15d,2017-09-11,Rookie Corner – 179,http://bigdave44.com/2017/09/11/rookie-corner-179/,bigdave44 414884,"…until Pluto eccentrically leaves orbital extremity (2,2)",UP TO,,27d,2017-05-06,NTSPP – 378,http://bigdave44.com/2017/05/06/ntspp-378/,bigdave44 421307,…understanding some indecent entertainment (7),ENTENTE,understanding,7d,2013-08-22,Daily Telegraph 27263,http://bigdave44.com/2013/08/22/dt-27263/,bigdave44 408299,…two for Uncle Sam but non-alcoholic by the sound of it (5),DEUCE,,13a,2019-09-30,Rookie Corner – 286,http://bigdave44.com/2019/09/30/rookie-corner-286/,bigdave44 462477,"…to south, notice promontory in the gloom (7)",SADNESS,,27a,2009-10-09,Toughie 231,http://bigdave44.com/2009/10/09/toughie-231/,bigdave44 640239,…to shrug off depressions (7),TROUGHS,,22d,2022-06-27,Rookie Corner 429,http://bigdave44.com/2022/06/27/rookie-corner-429/,bigdave44 491745,"…to see croft rebuilt without charge (4,4)",SCOT FREE,without charge,28a,2014-05-24,NTSPP – 224,http://bigdave44.com/2014/05/24/ntspp-224/,bigdave44 436432,…to sectarian PR circulating; 1 (13),PROCRASTINATE,,7d,2012-01-13,Toughie 702,http://bigdave44.com/2012/01/13/toughie-702/,bigdave44 406227,"…to improve, turning chess board round next to finish off Spassky (5)",EDIFY,,17a,2019-08-12,Rookie Corner – 279,http://bigdave44.com/2019/08/12/rookie-corner-279/,bigdave44 473091,…to experience initial excitement in new ground (7),UNDERGO,,6d,2009-09-10,Daily Telegraph 26030,http://bigdave44.com/2009/09/10/dt-26030/,bigdave44 458274,…tired out — I left poorly educated (7),TUTORED,,23a,2009-11-24,Daily Telegraph 26094,http://bigdave44.com/2009/11/24/dt-26094/,bigdave44 411852,"…through every guy taking drug, bliss finally with pleasure (2,3,5)",BY ALL MEANS,,29a,2016-09-26,Rookie Corner – 129,http://bigdave44.com/2016/09/26/rookie-corner-129/,bigdave44 485159,"…there’s one in the clue, but not in polite conversation (1,4,6,4)",FOUR LETTER WORD,,9a,2016-02-27,NTSPP – 316,http://bigdave44.com/2016/02/27/ntspp-316/,bigdave44 409471,"…the perpetrator, lone fellow, must be deranged (5)",FELON,,9a,2019-04-08,Rookie Corner – 261,http://bigdave44.com/2019/04/08/rookie-corner-261/,bigdave44 423186,…that might be Irish dressing? (4),MAYO,,22a,2011-12-08,Daily Telegraph 26730,http://bigdave44.com/2011/12/08/dt-26730/,bigdave44 419555,…surges forward leaderless and joins forces (6),ALLIES,,2d,2012-05-30,Toughie 780,http://bigdave44.com/2012/05/30/toughie-780/,bigdave44 409718,"…suggested by mum, since keeping ale unopened? (7)",SILENCE,,16a,2019-01-28,Rookie Corner – 251,http://bigdave44.com/2019/01/28/rookie-corner-251/,bigdave44 424936,…start to service engine cover with frown (8),SCOWLING,,15d,2012-05-24,Daily Telegraph 26874,http://bigdave44.com/2012/05/24/dt-26874/,bigdave44 488537,"…stars pull up old-timer, what? (8)",HEROINES,,7d,2015-05-04,Rookie Corner 056,http://bigdave44.com/2015/05/04/rookie-corner-056/,bigdave44 488023,…somewhat imperialist on everyone for fourteen pounds (5),STONE,,5a,2014-08-04,Rookie Corner 017,http://bigdave44.com/2014/08/04/rookie-corner-017/,bigdave44 419542,…so the official centre’s left bare (9),THEREFORE,,12a,2012-05-30,Toughie 780,http://bigdave44.com/2012/05/30/toughie-780/,bigdave44 603118,"…skilfully making plans, but not wanting son’s act of condescension (8)",DEIGNING,,18d,2021-12-03,Toughie 2760,http://bigdave44.com/2021/12/03/toughie-2760/,bigdave44 499231,"…set resident right following incorrect, discontented grievance (6)",BADGER,,22a,2021-08-21,NTSPP 602,http://bigdave44.com/2021/08/21/ntspp-602/,bigdave44 414766,…series of slopes (5),LISTS,,21a,2018-07-02,Rookie Corner – 221,http://bigdave44.com/2018/07/02/rookie-corner-221/,bigdave44 659573,…seeing article by newspaper sullied principally with plagiarisms? (6),THEFTS,,17a,2023-03-06,Rookie Corner 465,http://bigdave44.com/2023/03/06/rookie-corner-465/,bigdave44 321165,…revolutionary first raffle prize (5),AWARD,prize,9d,2020-05-17,MPP 096,http://bigdave44.com/2020/05/17/mpp-096-review/,bigdave44 471490,…ready to be shot at dawn (5),ONSET,,20a,2010-12-19,NTSPP – 045,http://bigdave44.com/2010/12/19/ntspp-045-review/,bigdave44 496805,"…press, covering French prisoner’s headgear (4,4)",IRON MASK,,14a,2014-04-21,Rookie Corner 002,http://bigdave44.com/2014/04/21/rookie-corner-002/,bigdave44 484193,…perhaps this one location being reported (6),PLAICE,,22a,2011-01-07,Daily Telegraph 26443,http://bigdave44.com/2011/01/07/dt-26443/,bigdave44 491743,…paranormal record set in athletic performance (10),TELEPATHIC,paranormal,25a,2014-05-24,NTSPP – 224,http://bigdave44.com/2014/05/24/ntspp-224/,bigdave44 404419,"…out of electronic ruler, making it longer (5)",EKING,,7d,2021-05-17,Rookie Corner – 371,http://bigdave44.com/2021/05/17/rookie-corner-371/,bigdave44 485047,"…or one with many parts ironed out (2,4)",DE NIRO,one with many parts,10a,2014-05-17,NTSPP – 223,http://bigdave44.com/2014/05/17/ntspp-223/,bigdave44 416024,…or else prove unfortunate reason for tiredness (9),OVERSLEEP,reason for tiredness,24a,2013-07-06,NTSPP – 178,http://bigdave44.com/2013/07/06/ntspp-177-2/,bigdave44 470436,…or an exceptional constable (7),SPECIAL,,12a,2010-03-04,Daily Telegraph 26179,http://bigdave44.com/2010/03/04/dt-26179/,bigdave44 411670,…on supply of funding (8),RESOURCE,,11a,2018-01-15,Rookie Corner – 197,http://bigdave44.com/2018/01/15/rookie-corner-197/,bigdave44 476748,…old court when Braun returns on eighth day? (6),OCTAVE,,21d,2011-06-11,NTSPP – 070,http://bigdave44.com/2011/06/11/ntspp-70-review/,bigdave44 410321,"…offensive wear, hiding nothing. (5)",FORAY,,3d,2018-11-05,Rookie Corner – 239,http://bigdave44.com/2018/11/05/rookie-corner-239/,bigdave44 662471,…now involved in kerfuffle to get tool (7),BRADAWL,,20a,2023-05-29,Rookie Corner 477,http://bigdave44.com/2023/05/29/rookie-corner-477/,bigdave44 435374,…notice acquiescence (11),RESIGNATION,,13d,2012-04-16,Daily Telegraph 26841,http://bigdave44.com/2012/04/16/dt-26841/,bigdave44 483738,…mother touring a province for excitement (5),MANIA,,26d,2010-09-04,NTSPP – 030,http://bigdave44.com/2010/09/04/ntspp-030-review/,bigdave44 436820,…more relevant subsequent to Church Synod perhaps (7),CHAPTER,Synod perhaps,10a,2013-10-17,Daily Telegraph 27311,http://bigdave44.com/2013/10/17/dt-27311/,bigdave44 415419,…male Leonard briefly makes for Trojan queen (5),HELEN,,9a,2017-01-16,Rookie Corner – 145,http://bigdave44.com/2017/01/16/rookie-corner-145/,bigdave44 344988,…making cuts to hospital where Melania has her operation? (6),HEWING,…making cuts,25d,2018-07-22,MPP 074,http://bigdave44.com/2018/07/22/mpp-074-review/,bigdave44 414788,"…leave quickly, dropping fish (4)",SCAT,,27d,2018-07-02,Rookie Corner – 221,http://bigdave44.com/2018/07/02/rookie-corner-221/,bigdave44 445724,…lacking opener cheap alcohol includes old spirit (5),ETHOS,spirit,4d,2013-05-01,Toughie 971,http://bigdave44.com/2013/05/01/toughie-971/,bigdave44 438576,…keen on catching Queen opening (5),INTRO,,24d,2012-06-21,Daily Telegraph 26898,http://bigdave44.com/2012/06/21/dt-26898/,bigdave44 406994,…itinerant hog back with heartless agent (5),GIPSY,,24d,2019-04-29,Rookie Corner – 264,http://bigdave44.com/2019/04/29/rookie-corner-264/,bigdave44 426146,…in very desirable part of IOW (4),RYDE,,17a,2012-04-19,Toughie 757,http://bigdave44.com/2012/04/19/toughie-757/,bigdave44 414764,…in this place charity’s natural (8),INHERENT,,16a,2018-07-02,Rookie Corner – 221,http://bigdave44.com/2018/07/02/rookie-corner-221/,bigdave44 405695,"…in retrospect, pay maybe for show not worth much (6)",GEEGAW,,14a,2020-08-03,Rookie Corner – 330,http://bigdave44.com/2020/08/03/rookie-corner-330/,bigdave44 443215,"…in classy bar, it excites hedonist (8)",SYBARITE,,11a,2012-04-12,Daily Telegraph 26838,http://bigdave44.com/2012/04/12/dt-26838/,bigdave44 409383,"…in a nauseous way? Without question! Oh, without a doubt! (6)",EASILY,,15a,2019-05-27,Rookie Corner – 268,http://bigdave44.com/2019/05/27/rookie-corner-268/,bigdave44 455640,…imprison criminal with stretch (9),CONSTRAIN,,16d,2010-09-23,Toughie 429,http://bigdave44.com/2010/09/23/toughie-429/,bigdave44 443176,…if such a combo could produce a bloomer (7),FUCHSIA,,20d,2011-11-25,Toughie 674,http://bigdave44.com/2011/11/25/toughie-674/,bigdave44 603109,…high pass and a circuit around open country (5-3),ALLEY-OOP,,1d,2021-12-03,Toughie 2760,http://bigdave44.com/2021/12/03/toughie-2760/,bigdave44 404031,…he’s snarling through his nose (5),NASAL,,21d,2021-03-01,Rookie Corner – 360,http://bigdave44.com/2021/03/01/rookie-corner-360/,bigdave44 406970,…have stress with memory unit (8),ANGSTROM,,11a,2019-04-29,Rookie Corner – 264,http://bigdave44.com/2019/04/29/rookie-corner-264/,bigdave44 411820,"…grave yard abandoned, ten years after refurbishment (7)",EARNEST,,28a,2017-06-10,NTSPP – 383,http://bigdave44.com/2017/06/10/ntspp-383/,bigdave44 477251,"…got better grass outside man, right? (9)",RECOVERED,,17a,2009-11-10,Daily Telegraph 26082,http://bigdave44.com/2009/11/10/dt-26082/,bigdave44 462486,…for which reason Spain’s in danger (7),THEREAT,,8d,2009-10-09,Toughie 231,http://bigdave44.com/2009/10/09/toughie-231/,bigdave44 494975,"…for the judges, fair Lyonnaise’s here unvarying at centre (10)",JUSTICIARY,,22a,2015-12-14,Rookie Corner – 088,http://bigdave44.com/2015/12/14/rookie-corner-088/,bigdave44 409973,"…even so, the elusive creature didn’t finish (3)",YET,,24a,2019-09-23,Rookie Corner – 285,http://bigdave44.com/2019/09/23/rookie-corner-285/,bigdave44 419442,…ergo sum initially includes case for philosopher (8),SOCRATES,,16d,2011-09-01,Daily Telegraph 26646,http://bigdave44.com/2011/09/01/dt-26646/,bigdave44 477892,"…empty words, Conservative crony and constituent returned (8)",CLAPTRAP,,17a,2011-04-06,Toughie 540,http://bigdave44.com/2011/04/06/toughie-540/,bigdave44 412369,…does sound familiar (4),DEER,,19a,2018-03-05,Rookie Corner – 204,http://bigdave44.com/2018/03/05/rookie-corner-204/,bigdave44 425922,…defender — tea party representative? (5),CHAMP,,5d,2011-09-14,Toughie 632,http://bigdave44.com/2011/09/14/toughie-632/,bigdave44 442402,…covered with syrup! (7),TOUPEED,,23a,2011-10-25,Toughie 655,http://bigdave44.com/2011/10/25/toughie-655/,bigdave44 405070,…couples couple together (7),MARRIES,,23a,2019-02-11,Rookie Corner – 253,http://bigdave44.com/2019/02/11/rookie-corner-253/,bigdave44 422923,…comeback of majestic Queen formula (6),RECIPE,,11a,2012-07-25,Toughie 812,http://bigdave44.com/2012/07/25/toughie-812/,bigdave44 461860,…clergyman with one jug is sometimes also present (8),REVIEWER,,18a,2009-11-26,Toughie 258,http://bigdave44.com/2009/11/26/toughie-258/,bigdave44 432946,"…classy bar, it exists to trap sensualist (8)",SYBARITE,sensualist,1d,2013-08-14,Toughie 1031,http://bigdave44.com/2013/08/14/toughie-1031/,bigdave44 358427,…chemical being ignited by that man after entering university (7),LITHIUM,chemical,13a,2018-02-18,MPP 069,http://bigdave44.com/2018/02/18/mpp-069-review/,bigdave44 476813,"…ceremony with bag, right, having final word (9)",SACRAMENT,,16a,2011-05-31,Toughie 571,http://bigdave44.com/2011/05/31/toughie-571/,bigdave44 478032,…caught abstainer consumed by thirst? (6),NETTED,,23d,2009-09-01,Daily Telegraph 26022,http://bigdave44.com/2009/09/01/dt-26022/,bigdave44 411689,…but not one of these sheep! (7),WETHERS,,17d,2018-01-15,Rookie Corner – 197,http://bigdave44.com/2018/01/15/rookie-corner-197/,bigdave44 640550,…break the law as a result of rotten finish (6),OFFEND,,2d,2022-06-15,Rookie Corner 427,http://bigdave44.com/2022/06/15/rookie-corner-427/,bigdave44 412936,…before quietly fading away (9),PRECEDING,,17d,2016-06-18,NTSPP – 332,http://bigdave44.com/2016/06/18/ntspp-332/,bigdave44 479154,…before detectives tore off (6),RANCID,,22a,2009-03-24,Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 25884,http://bigdave44.com/2009/03/24/dt-cryptic-no-25884/,bigdave44 415076,"…because of a couple finding love (3,2)",DUE TO,,15a,2018-02-05,Rookie Corner – 200,http://bigdave44.com/2018/02/05/rookie-corner-200/,bigdave44 434401,…beastly company  tried  to catch it (4),HERD,beastly company,7d,2012-09-28,Toughie 850,http://bigdave44.com/2012/09/28/toughie-850/,bigdave44 448669,"…bar, and land up taking posh drinks here? (9)",GASTROPUB,,16d,2012-04-03,Toughie 747,http://bigdave44.com/2012/04/03/toughie-747/,bigdave44 478309,"…attack on Italy thwarted (3,4)",LAY INTO,,24a,2010-11-10,Toughie 456,http://bigdave44.com/2010/11/10/toughie-456/,bigdave44 478585,…as well as getting left with duck (4),ALSO,,20d,2010-12-09,Daily Telegraph 26419,http://bigdave44.com/2010/12/09/dt-26419/,bigdave44 464178,"…another’s Lady Thynn? (4,2,4)",WIFE OF BATH,,22d/5d,2011-01-05,Toughie 488,http://bigdave44.com/2011/01/05/toughie-488/,bigdave44 464168,"…another put sinners out (4,6)",NUN,,3d,2011-01-05,Toughie 488,http://bigdave44.com/2011/01/05/toughie-488/,bigdave44 464167,"…another is female, endlessly irritating… (8)",FRANKLIN,,2d,2011-01-05,Toughie 488,http://bigdave44.com/2011/01/05/toughie-488/,bigdave44 450410,"…and, for the rest, champagne?! (3)",VIN,,28d,2012-04-21,NTSPP – 115,http://bigdave44.com/2012/04/21/ntspp-115-review/,bigdave44 473814,"…and ‘Upper class’ — confused, badly written and lacking definition (9)",UNFOCUSED,,20a,2010-08-20,Toughie 410,http://bigdave44.com/2010/08/20/toughie-410/,bigdave44 410979,…and where Lincoln’s found after a second trip up (6),ASCENT,,10a,2016-06-13,Rookie Corner – 114,http://bigdave44.com/2016/06/13/rookie-corner-114/,bigdave44 631053,…and what he does close to apoplectic members (6),CLIMBS,what he does,18a,2022-06-09,Toughie 2867,http://bigdave44.com/2022/06/09/toughie-2867/,bigdave44 474874,…and returns a portion of gin (4),TRAP,,24a,2009-04-15,Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 25903,http://bigdave44.com/2009/04/15/dt-cryptic-no-25903/,bigdave44 478770,"…and over in a Mitford-approved vein, on and on and on! (2,7)",AD NAUSEAM,,13a,2010-03-24,Toughie 324,http://bigdave44.com/2010/03/24/toughie-324/,bigdave44 404009,"…and others, tardily retires (2,2)",ET AL,,10a,2021-03-01,Rookie Corner – 360,http://bigdave44.com/2021/03/01/rookie-corner-360/,bigdave44 478014,…and is maybe concealing sadness (6),DISMAY,,27a,2009-09-01,Daily Telegraph 26022,http://bigdave44.com/2009/09/01/dt-26022/,bigdave44 496825,…and inaugurate a leader (5),PUTIN,,21d,2014-04-21,Rookie Corner 002,http://bigdave44.com/2014/04/21/rookie-corner-002/,bigdave44 415832,…and following a very loud disturbance (6),AFFRAY,,17d,2011-09-17,NTSPP – 084,http://bigdave44.com/2011/09/17/ntspp-084-review/,bigdave44 474873,"…and fifty agreeing to mix the drink… (6,3)",GINGER ALE,,23a,2009-04-15,Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 25903,http://bigdave44.com/2009/04/15/dt-cryptic-no-25903/,bigdave44 412508,…and entertains sender (sea-sick!) (9),SERENADES,,8d,2018-01-22,Rookie Corner – 198,http://bigdave44.com/2018/01/22/rookie-corner-198/,bigdave44 486159,"…after three more notes, diamonds withdrawn (7)",RETIRED,,17a,2016-02-08,Rookie Corner – 096,http://bigdave44.com/2016/02/08/rookie-corner-096/,bigdave44 414834,…after backhander’s indication it’s a mess (7),BUNGLED,,8a,2017-12-18,Rookie Corner – 193,http://bigdave44.com/2017/12/18/rookie-corner-193/,bigdave44 413647,"…admonished naked, debauched pleasure-seeking (8)",HEDONISM,,6d,2017-03-13,Rookie Corner – 153,http://bigdave44.com/2017/03/13/rookie-corner-153/,bigdave44 494481,"…about 40 is, some say, like the journalist Dudes, sort of? (8)",YOUNGISH,,5d,2016-01-09,NTSPP – 309,http://bigdave44.com/2016/01/09/ntspp-309/,bigdave44 408749,"…a few of which may deliver this very bread, coming up short (5)",VENOM,,15d,2020-03-02,Rookie Corner – 308,http://bigdave44.com/2020/03/02/rookie-corner-308/,bigdave44 436829,…Villa‘s excessive in enclosure (7),COTTAGE,Villa,25a,2013-10-17,Daily Telegraph 27311,http://bigdave44.com/2013/10/17/dt-27311/,bigdave44 478022,"…Tories we fancy getting hard, or else! (9)",OTHERWISE,,6d,2009-09-01,Daily Telegraph 26022,http://bigdave44.com/2009/09/01/dt-26022/,bigdave44 406399,"…Then, providing returns on American capital… (5)",SOFIA,,24d,2020-01-27,Rookie Corner – 303,http://bigdave44.com/2020/01/27/rookie-corner-303/,bigdave44 488797,"…Shades (part five); a long way before Australian backs the French writer (5,4)",EMILE ZOLA,,29a,2015-07-13,Rookie Corner – 066,http://bigdave44.com/2015/07/13/rookie-corner-066/,bigdave44 405638,…Same again! (5),DITTO,,15a,2019-10-28,Rookie Corner – 290,http://bigdave44.com/2019/10/28/rookie-corner-290/,bigdave44 406780,"…Rules not hard to follow, class: detailed study of moving forces (8)",KINETICS,,4d,2020-02-17,Rookie Corner – 306,http://bigdave44.com/2020/02/17/rookie-corner-306/,bigdave44 406226,…Porcia’s half prepared… (3)`,SET,,16a,2019-08-12,Rookie Corner – 279,http://bigdave44.com/2019/08/12/rookie-corner-279/,bigdave44 412995,…One separates dead flesh from affected person! (6),MINCER,,19d,2018-04-02,Rookie Corner – 208,http://bigdave44.com/2018/04/02/rookie-corner-208/,bigdave44 412220,…Kingdom around which are various points with weapons… (5),NUKES,,8d,2017-04-10,Rookie Corner – 157,http://bigdave44.com/2017/04/10/rookie-corner-157/,bigdave44 406400,…He’s paid for playing (5),PIPER,,25d,2020-01-27,Rookie Corner – 303,http://bigdave44.com/2020/01/27/rookie-corner-303/,bigdave44 468913,…Fellers! Reportedly that’s the form (5),GUISE,,3d,2010-11-17,Toughie 460,http://bigdave44.com/2010/11/17/toughie-460/,bigdave44 435227,"…Dell computer device, one for nothing (6)",DINGLE,Dell,8d,2013-07-18,Toughie 1016,http://bigdave44.com/2013/07/18/toughie-1016/,bigdave44 459494,…Brad Pitt is one man I care about (8 ),AMERICAN,,7d,2009-09-29,Daily Telegraph 26046,http://bigdave44.com/2009/09/29/dt-26046/,bigdave44 639354,"….unfair treatment of confused amigos, writing off love? (5)",AGISM,,14a,2022-03-28,Rookie Corner 416,http://bigdave44.com/2022/03/28/rookie-corner-416/,bigdave44 437138,….taking part in industrious threesome (4),TRIO,,25d,2012-02-18,NTSPP – 106,http://bigdave44.com/2012/02/18/ntspp-106-review/,bigdave44 408197,….short term withdrawal from negotiations leads to new developments….. (10),INVENTIONS,,6d,2019-07-01,Rookie Corner – 273,http://bigdave44.com/2019/07/01/rookie-corner-273/,bigdave44 405552,"….national standard (2,7,5)",ST GEORGE,,26a,2018-10-15,Rookie Corner – 236,http://bigdave44.com/2018/10/15/rookie-corner-236/,bigdave44 639365,….because looking into Silvanus’s skilful tips brings joy! (5),BLISS,,2d,2022-03-28,Rookie Corner 416,http://bigdave44.com/2022/03/28/rookie-corner-416/,bigdave44 465923,….and another that is found in Hyde Park (10),SERPENTINE,,12a,2010-05-30,NTSPP – 016,http://bigdave44.com/2010/05/30/ntspp-016-review/,bigdave44 407787,…..shot for entertainment usually (4),TURN,,5d,2020-01-20,Rookie Corner – 302,http://bigdave44.com/2020/01/20/rookie-corner-302/,bigdave44 408193,…. information gathered by special CIA drugs operations (8),AGENCIES,,1d,2019-07-01,Rookie Corner – 273,http://bigdave44.com/2019/07/01/rookie-corner-273/,bigdave44 421502,…. gum! A fish eats up another cannibalistically (4- 4),AGAR,,1d,2012-03-10,NTSPP – 109,http://bigdave44.com/2012/03/10/ntspp-109-review/,bigdave44 305651,"… ‘Pants on!’, instructed lawyer (7)",BRIEFED,Pants on/instructed lawyer,21d,2020-02-14,Toughie 2385,http://bigdave44.com/2020/02/14/toughie-2385/,bigdave44 640161,… yours truly had reportedly seen (4),EYED,seen,20a,2022-06-03,Daily Telegraph 29999,http://bigdave44.com/2022/06/03/dt-29999/,bigdave44 447708,… you can count on it! (6),ABACUS,,12a,2013-01-24,Daily Telegraph 27083,http://bigdave44.com/2013/01/24/dt-27083/,bigdave44 644979,… wrongly press one for answer (8),RESPONSE,answer,17d,2022-10-21,Daily Telegraph 30124,http://bigdave44.com/2022/10/21/dt-30124/,bigdave44 388498,"… without preparation leads to accidents: dozens, hundreds of crashes (2,3)",AD HOC,without preparation,4d,2015-02-25,Toughie 1350,http://bigdave44.com/2015/02/25/toughie-1350/,bigdave44 306209,… with the odds of jail next? Bad luck (4),JINX,Bad luck,25d,2019-10-02,Toughie 2308,http://bigdave44.com/2019/10/02/toughie-2308/,bigdave44 594958,… with no work for this joker (4),IDLE,,20a,2021-10-18,Rookie Corner 393,http://bigdave44.com/2021/10/18/rookie-corner-393/,bigdave44 347409,… with man spared flogging (9),AMPERSAND,with,6d,2017-09-14,Toughie 1882,http://bigdave44.com/2017/09/14/toughie-1882/,bigdave44 333473,"… with account in boozer that’s example of black-and-white issue? (5,3)",PANDA CUB,example of black-and-white issue,16d,2017-09-06,Toughie 1877,http://bigdave44.com/2017/09/06/toughie-1877/,bigdave44 306783,… wife appearing in film for defence? (6),LAWYER,for defence,15a,2020-11-06,Daily Telegraph 29514,http://bigdave44.com/2020/11/06/dt-29514/,bigdave44 417327,"… who shows this, putting girl into disarray (8)",MEANNESS,,13a,2011-08-11,Toughie 613,http://bigdave44.com/2011/08/11/toughie-613/,bigdave44 418617,"… which, with grass cut, is prepared for hostile invader (9)",AGGRESSOR,hostile invader,10a,2013-08-16,Toughie 1033,http://bigdave44.com/2013/08/16/toughie-1033/,bigdave44 396515,"… which is what Bill would become if this, lacking guidance (10)",LEADERLESS,lacking guidance,26a,2015-10-23,Daily Telegraph 27940,http://bigdave44.com/2015/10/23/dt-27940/,bigdave44 482511,"… which is this, technically a downturn (9)",RECESSION,,16d,2009-07-15,Toughie 181,http://bigdave44.com/2009/07/15/toughie-181/,bigdave44 299748,"… where things happen unmoderated, ‘fat’ creator’s sacked (4,7)",FAST REACTOR,where things happen unmoderated,9d,2019-01-25,Toughie 2166,http://bigdave44.com/2019/01/25/toughie-2166/,bigdave44 487140,… where questions may be asked of those who’ve already departed (6),S,,23a,2014-11-08,NTSPP – 248,http://bigdave44.com/2014/11/08/ntspp-248/,bigdave44 427955,"… where one aims for this last job (9,4)",FINISHING POST,,8d,2013-10-21,Daily Telegraph 27314,http://bigdave44.com/2013/10/21/dt-27314/,bigdave44 415451,… where Sun King also cavorted about (5),SOLAR,,13a,2017-06-03,NTSPP – 382,http://bigdave44.com/2017/06/03/ntspp-382/,bigdave44 415394,"… where Meals on Wheels service is available (6,4)",DINING CARS,,19a,2016-05-28,NTSPP – 329,http://bigdave44.com/2016/05/28/ntspp-329/,bigdave44 328867,"… what’s prescribed by 16 as gel — yes, that’s unusual (8)",EYEGLASS,what’s prescribed by 16,17d,2021-01-29,Daily Telegraph 29585,http://bigdave44.com/2021/01/29/dt-29585/,bigdave44 403924,"… what’s made by hasty judge putting these together side by side (3,3,3)",TWO AND TWO,side by side,5d,2021-06-04,Toughie 2656,http://bigdave44.com/2021/06/04/toughie-2656/,bigdave44 494452,"… what’s left is dire — Sue, to work! (7)",RESIDUE,what’s left,4d,2014-07-16,Toughie 1223,http://bigdave44.com/2014/07/16/toughie-1223/,bigdave44 327076,… what impatient motorist may be doing in London suburb (7),TOOTING,,8a,2019-01-16,Toughie 2160,http://bigdave44.com/2019/01/16/toughie-2160/,bigdave44 337972,"… what followed Dior’s famous style, they say — most direct approach (7)",BEELINE,most direct approach,19d,2017-09-29,Daily Telegraph28540,http://bigdave44.com/2017/09/29/dt28540/,bigdave44 415689,"… what Burton might have said to her, ending in ‘thee worship’? (7)",IDOLIZE,,9a,2011-12-30,Toughie 694,http://bigdave44.com/2011/12/30/toughie-694/,bigdave44 469963,… wearing one of 27? That’s recklessness (7),ABANDON,,10a,2009-11-05,Toughie 246,http://bigdave44.com/2009/11/05/toughie-246/,bigdave44 347396,… wearing gaiters like an actor (7),STAGIER,like an actor,16a,2017-09-14,Toughie 1882,http://bigdave44.com/2017/09/14/toughie-1882/,bigdave44 430587,… waste-yard odour regularly borders on mishap (4),DUMP,,16a,2012-02-10,Toughie 718,http://bigdave44.com/2012/02/10/toughie-718/,bigdave44 633181,… was banished to former French island and died (6),EXILED,was banished,9a,2022-07-14,Toughie 2887,http://bigdave44.com/2022/07/14/toughie-2887/,bigdave44 301327,… want day home! (6),DEARTH,want,15a,2020-01-24,Toughie 2373,http://bigdave44.com/2020/01/24/toughie-2373/,bigdave44 330477,… violence and dreadful criminality — resistance is initially futile (9),MILITANCY,violence,9a,2019-03-14,Toughie 2193,http://bigdave44.com/2019/03/14/toughie-2193/,bigdave44 378274,… villain’s given time by judge for show (11),DEMONSTRATE,show,27a,2016-03-03,Daily Telegraph 28052,http://bigdave44.com/2016/03/03/dt-28052/,bigdave44 294932,… vehicle clip from Terminator? (7),TRAILER,vehicle,19d,2021-05-27,Daily Telegraph 29686,http://bigdave44.com/2021/05/27/dt-29686/,bigdave44 405519,… vegetable said to be languishing in wings of RMH (6),RADISH,,24a,2020-05-04,Rookie Corner – 317,http://bigdave44.com/2020/05/04/rookie-corner-317/,bigdave44 395080,… various / birds (6),DIVERS,various/birds,6d,2015-12-03,Toughie 1511,http://bigdave44.com/2015/12/03/toughie-1511/,bigdave44 331480,… urge of French guy beginning to decline? (6),DEMAND,urge,12a,2017-01-26,Daily Telegraph 28334,http://bigdave44.com/2017/01/26/dt-28334/,bigdave44 411622,"… upset, her allies protest furiously (5,4)",RAISE HELL,,4d,2017-09-23,NTSPP – 398,http://bigdave44.com/2017/09/23/ntspp-398/,bigdave44 490146,… up many old taxmen born in city (7),BRISTOL,,6d,2014-08-09,NTSPP – 235,http://bigdave44.com/2014/08/09/ntspp-235/,bigdave44 437467,… up in Yorkshire area (6),RIDING,up/Yorkshire/ area,9d,2012-12-16,MPP – 007,http://bigdave44.com/2012/12/16/mpp-007-review/,bigdave44 445865,… untouched by Catholic aversion about start of sex (6),CHASTE,untouched,18a,2013-11-27,Toughie 1091,http://bigdave44.com/2013/11/27/toughie-1091/,bigdave44 491720,"… until you drop or until only the dregs are left (2,3,6,3)",TO THE BITTER END,until you drop,3d,2014-07-10,Toughie 1220,http://bigdave44.com/2014/07/10/toughie-1220/,bigdave44 385028,… until penny drops close (6),ENDING,close,25a,2015-05-15,Toughie 1396,http://bigdave44.com/2015/05/15/toughie-1396/,bigdave44 600714,… unlimited port? (4),OBAN,port,25d,2021-11-19,Toughie 2752,http://bigdave44.com/2021/11/19/toughie-2752/,bigdave44 304270,"… unlike this person, enjoying it? (5)",BRIDE,"unlike this person, enjoying it",28a,2019-08-23,Daily Telegraph 29137,http://bigdave44.com/2019/08/23/dt-29137/,bigdave44 324348,… uneasy — others not so much (8),RESTLESS,uneasy,29a,2020-06-03,Daily Telegraph 29380,http://bigdave44.com/2020/06/03/dt-29380/,bigdave44 485142,"… underwear‘s new range, top to bottom (5)",LINEN,underwear,2d,2014-07-03,Toughie 1216,http://bigdave44.com/2014/07/03/toughie-1216/,bigdave44 459765,… umpire played under me held to divine opinion (10),REFERENDUM,,12d,2011-05-14,NTSPP – 066,http://bigdave44.com/2011/05/14/ntspp-066-review/,bigdave44 393850,"… two more that may appear before three in 16 using line (2,3,9)",ON THE TELEPHONE,using line,21a/23a,2015-12-11,Toughie 1516,http://bigdave44.com/2015/12/11/toughie-1516/,bigdave44 342216,… twisting ends of story is not American (4),NARY,not American,25d,2017-03-17,Toughie 1779,http://bigdave44.com/2017/03/17/toughie-1779/,bigdave44 332999,"… turning up misdemeanour in exclusive Middle East setting, celebrate (9)",SOLEMNISE,celebrate,16d,2018-02-28,Toughie 1977,http://bigdave44.com/2018/02/28/toughie-1977/,bigdave44 441106,"… turducken, for instance, is warmed up (or not) at spread (11,4)",PORTMANTEAU WORD,,8a,2012-08-09,Toughie 821,http://bigdave44.com/2012/08/09/toughie-821/,bigdave44 385127,"… trunk to deliver, we hear (4)",BOLE,trunk,24d,2015-04-15,Toughie 1378,http://bigdave44.com/2015/04/15/toughie-1378/,bigdave44 328422,… troubadour in street protected by Merlin somehow (8),MINSTREL,troubadour,8d,2020-06-08,Daily Telegraph 29384,http://bigdave44.com/2020/06/08/dt-29384/,bigdave44 432129,"… tricky set of problems in German city loo? (3,2,5)",CAN OF WORMS,tricky set of problems,22a,2013-11-30,NTSPP – 199,http://bigdave44.com/2013/11/30/ntspp-199/,bigdave44 640844,"… transported, opening door firstly (9)",ENTRANCED,transported,24a,2022-07-21,Daily Telegraph 30045,http://bigdave44.com/2022/07/21/dt-30045/,bigdave44 405991,… town‘s hotel is about a mile (8),HAMILTON,,15a,2020-04-18,NTSPP – 532,http://bigdave44.com/2020/04/18/ntspp-532/,bigdave44 417011,"… toppling of Egypt’s leader Morsi, power seized by one partially qualified? (4-3)",SEMI,one partially qualified,23a,2013-12-31,Toughie 1110,http://bigdave44.com/2013/12/31/toughie-1110/,bigdave44 491313,… topless black virtuoso (4),ABLE,,4d,2014-10-04,NTSPP – 243,http://bigdave44.com/2014/10/04/ntspp-243/,bigdave44 390418,"… top-level gathering — maybe grouse season’s beginning? (8,5)",HIGHLAND GAMES,top-level gathering — maybe grouse season’s beginning,8a,2015-01-16,Toughie 1328,http://bigdave44.com/2015/01/16/toughie-1328/,bigdave44 295853,… top-level game; match being free of cheating (4),TEST,top-level game,4d,2021-06-10,Toughie 2659,http://bigdave44.com/2021/06/10/toughie-2659/,bigdave44 412112,… top soldier starts to express reservations (7),SWEATER,,21a,2016-10-01,NTSPP – 347,http://bigdave44.com/2016/10/01/ntspp-347/,bigdave44 394174,… top US rock band adding Writer’s Award … (4),EMMY,Award,6d,2016-04-29,Toughie 1595,http://bigdave44.com/2016/04/29/toughie-1595/,bigdave44 473109,"… to such an extent, in Chesterfield, resistance shows (2,2,3)",IN SO FAR,,15a,2010-10-15,Toughie 442,http://bigdave44.com/2010/10/15/toughie-442/,bigdave44 410338,"… to her ma, suffering with a cyst (8)",ATHEROMA,,13a,2018-11-10,NTSPP – 457,http://bigdave44.com/2018/11/10/ntspp-457/,bigdave44 329984,"… to get rid of vocal in Oxford, for instance (4)",SHOE,"Oxford, for instance",11a,2019-07-04,Toughie 2257,http://bigdave44.com/2019/07/04/toughie-no-2257/,bigdave44 385026,… to cover the inside track (4),LINE,to cover the inside/track,19a,2015-05-15,Toughie 1396,http://bigdave44.com/2015/05/15/toughie-1396/,bigdave44 445832,… to consume by way of mouth — not seriously? (6),INGEST,to consume by way of mouth,13a,2012-08-21,Toughie 827,http://bigdave44.com/2012/08/21/toughie-827/,bigdave44 428643,"… to confront elite, gets personal application (4,5)",FACE CREAM,personal application,9a,2012-12-19,Daily Telegraph 27053,http://bigdave44.com/2012/12/19/dt-27053/,bigdave44 437246,… to check shoot (4),STEM,to check/shoot,12a,2012-10-23,Daily Telegraph 27004,http://bigdave44.com/2012/10/23/dt-27004/,bigdave44 322095,… to arrest a small child (6),NIPPER,small child,2d,2020-02-11,Toughie 2382,http://bigdave44.com/2020/02/11/toughie-2382/,bigdave44 386994,… this. Cheers! Name but one (6),TATTLE,… this.,17a,2015-01-22,Toughie 1331,http://bigdave44.com/2015/01/22/toughie-1331/,bigdave44 422711,"… this, the best possible 80%? (4)",EVER,this,25d,2012-08-31,Toughie 834,http://bigdave44.com/2012/08/31/toughie-834/,bigdave44 349741,"… this, a doubter in a frenzy (8)",OBDURATE,this,2d,2016-06-17,Daily Telegraph 28143,http://bigdave44.com/2016/06/17/dt-28143/,bigdave44 358888,"… this person occupying a throne corruptly – Macbeth, say? (8) (an extra task for solver)",ANTIHERO,"Macbeth, say?",28a,2017-09-08,Toughie 1879,http://bigdave44.com/2017/09/08/toughie-1879/,bigdave44 659769,… this one’s better! (7),GAMBLER,better,4a,2023-06-15,Daily Telegraph No 30327,http://bigdave44.com/2023/06/15/173502/,bigdave44 479619,… this of our 20 22 seeing you on the beach! (8 ),THOUSAND,,26a,2009-08-06,Daily Telegraph 26000,http://bigdave44.com/2009/08/06/dt-26000/,bigdave44 336954,… there’s two more presented by posh estate (7),CHATEAU,estate,7d,2018-02-20,Toughie 1972,http://bigdave44.com/2018/02/20/toughie-1972/,bigdave44 366603,"… then, behind parts of hospital (10)",AFTERWARDS,then,13d,2017-09-20,Daily Telegraph 28537,http://bigdave44.com/2017/09/20/dt-28537/,bigdave44 436637,… the same underlying metallic element actions restriction (4),ASBO,restriction,7d,2013-08-31,NTSPP – 186,http://bigdave44.com/2013/08/31/ntspp-186/,bigdave44 385022,… the people’s holding account 25 per cent outstanding — it’s not being settled (8),LABILITY,it’s not being settled,11a,2015-05-15,Toughie 1396,http://bigdave44.com/2015/05/15/toughie-1396/,bigdave44 410181,"… the old fellow, anaemic and looking jaundiced (6)",YELLOW,,7d,2020-01-13,Rookie Corner – 301,http://bigdave44.com/2020/01/13/rookie-corner-301/,bigdave44 477027,… the extent of fields a native American buried silver in (7),ACREAGE,,3d,2010-03-13,NTSPP – 005,http://bigdave44.com/2010/03/13/ntspp-005-review/,bigdave44 394173,… the essence of Spandau Ballet and Sade’s Here Comes the Sun ? … (6),AUBADE,Here Comes the Sun ?,5d,2016-04-29,Toughie 1595,http://bigdave44.com/2016/04/29/toughie-1595/,bigdave44 617382,"… the French, less than clean (7)",LAUNDER,clean,10a,2022-02-10,Toughie 2799,http://bigdave44.com/2022/02/10/toughie-2799/,bigdave44 414260,… that’s when I start to adore this part of the world (4),ASIA,,27a,2017-03-20,Rookie Corner – 154,http://bigdave44.com/2017/03/20/rookie-corner-154/,bigdave44 487148,"… that’s just the ticket for one lacking staying power (3,6)",DAY RETURN,,4d,2014-11-08,NTSPP – 248,http://bigdave44.com/2014/11/08/ntspp-248/,bigdave44 402709,… that’s a disappointment to head of military resistance unit (3),OHM,,19d,2021-07-12,Rookie Corner 379,http://bigdave44.com/2021/07/12/rookie-corner-379/,bigdave44 440405,"… that this person might find useful, taking back short account (5)",ROPER,that this person might find useful,13a,2013-04-16,Toughie 962,http://bigdave44.com/2013/04/16/toughie-962/,bigdave44 479633,… text for actor’s libretto (5),WORDS,,22d,2009-08-06,Daily Telegraph 26000,http://bigdave44.com/2009/08/06/dt-26000/,bigdave44 337419,… talk about rise for Bob (8),SHILLING,Bob,4d,2017-07-27,Toughie 1854,http://bigdave44.com/2017/07/27/toughie-1854/,bigdave44 498802,"… take out of production and harden fresh ideas (3,5)",SET ASIDE,take out of production,17d,2021-08-25,Daily Telegraph 29763,http://bigdave44.com/2021/08/25/dt-29763/,bigdave44 415507,"… swift to remove King’s head, or to chop off other body part (4)",BRIS,,27d,2016-07-18,Rookie Corner – 119,http://bigdave44.com/2016/07/18/rookie-corner-119/,bigdave44 435704,… sweating and tense before massage (7),TOILING,sweating,23a,2012-08-30,Daily Telegraph 26958,http://bigdave44.com/2012/08/30/dt-26958/,bigdave44 344409,"… swapping sun initially for cold, rambling about continent (6)",AFRICA,continent,2d,2018-05-01,Toughie 2012,http://bigdave44.com/2018/05/01/toughie-2012/,bigdave44 353269,… surprise celebrity story — article’s dropped (7),STARTLE,surprise,6d,2017-10-05,Toughie 1894,http://bigdave44.com/2017/10/05/toughie-1894/,bigdave44 429786,"… suppose, visitors sacking Troy (5)",GUESS,,4d,2011-11-23,Toughie 672,http://bigdave44.com/2011/11/23/toughie-672/,bigdave44 408198,… support involving partners is stressed (5),TENSE,,7d,2019-07-01,Rookie Corner – 273,http://bigdave44.com/2019/07/01/rookie-corner-273/,bigdave44 302890,"… substitute messes it up, edgy about defending (8)",DEPUTISE,substitute,17d,2020-01-07,Toughie 2362,http://bigdave44.com/2020/01/07/toughie-2362/,bigdave44 337165,… subject to snap? (5),TOPIC,subject,23d,2018-06-08,Toughie 2035,http://bigdave44.com/2018/06/08/toughie-2035/,bigdave44 332770,… street performer showing anger in achievement in front of the Queen (4-5),FIRE,street performer,11a,2017-08-23,Daily Telegraph 28513,http://bigdave44.com/2017/08/23/dt-28513/,bigdave44 318581,… strangely ensured it ran wild (12),UNRESTRAINED,wild,28a,2020-04-02,Daily Telegraph 29327,http://bigdave44.com/2020/04/02/dt-29327/,bigdave44 331490,… stops to embrace single second lady (8),BARONESS,lady,1d,2017-01-26,Daily Telegraph 28334,http://bigdave44.com/2017/01/26/dt-28334/,bigdave44 357570,… stone-cutting ogre about to give lecture to Gordon Bennett! (12),ORCHIDECTOMY,stone-cutting,17a,2016-06-10,Toughie 1619,http://bigdave44.com/2016/06/10/toughie-1619/,bigdave44 386252,… still suppressing a small source of uprising (5),YEAST,source of uprising,28a,2015-10-22,Daily Telegraph 27939,http://bigdave44.com/2015/10/22/dt-27939/,bigdave44 330053,… still audibly exhale topping fast time (6),SILENT,still,2d,2018-10-25,Toughie 2114,http://bigdave44.com/2018/10/25/toughie-2114/,bigdave44 406273,… still an objective for those following stars (9),PAPARAZZI,,16d,2021-02-13,NTSPP – 575,http://bigdave44.com/2021/02/13/ntspp-575/,bigdave44 336987,… steals the article mentioned about first lady (7),THIEVES,steals,18d,2018-07-04,Toughie 2049,http://bigdave44.com/2018/07/04/toughie-2049/,bigdave44 475119,… steady backing equipment to supply around weekday (10),GIRLFRIEND,,26a,2010-06-18,Toughie 374,http://bigdave44.com/2010/06/18/toughie-374/,bigdave44 295634,… start to study unopened red wine (6),SHERRY,,12a,2021-03-05,Daily Telegraph 29615,http://bigdave44.com/2021/03/05/dt-29615/,bigdave44 304135,… spoils chocolate bar (4),MARS,spoils/chocolate bar,23d,2020-12-30,Toughie 2566,http://bigdave44.com/2020/12/30/toughie-2566/,bigdave44 411919,"… so’s this, as cricket side twice holds country without opener (2,3,2)",ON AND ON,,4d,2017-02-13,Rookie Corner – 149,http://bigdave44.com/2017/02/13/rookie-corner-149/,bigdave44 333635,… sons stop press (5),STAMP,press,26a,2017-05-26,Toughie 1819,http://bigdave44.com/2017/05/26/toughie-1819/,bigdave44 444048,"… song, crazy chick covering Queen single (8)",MADRIGAL,song,15a,2013-11-21,Daily Telegraph27341,http://bigdave44.com/2013/11/21/dt27341/,bigdave44 496096,"… someone‘s impotent, possibly (7)",NOTABLE,someone,19d,2014-02-11,Toughie 1134,http://bigdave44.com/2014/02/11/toughie-1134/,bigdave44 326764,"… some students possessing nothing, with yen to make cash (5)",LOLLY,cash,13a,2019-11-08,Daily Telegraph 29203,http://bigdave44.com/2019/11/08/dt-29203/,bigdave44 492361,… some philosophers providing instruction during organised sit-ins (13),INTUITIONISTS,,14a,2015-02-21,NTSPP – 263,http://bigdave44.com/2015/02/21/ntspp-263/,bigdave44 638973,… some crackhead offender’s in stir (3),ADO,stir,10a,2014-11-20,Toughie 1296,http://bigdave44.com/2014/11/20/toughie-1296/,bigdave44 461033,"… so leave some presumably to participate (4,4)",TAKE PART,,3d,2010-09-03,Daily Telegraph 26336,http://bigdave44.com/2010/09/03/dt-26336/,bigdave44 385025,… so highly acidic call … (5),PHONE,call,17a,2015-05-15,Toughie 1396,http://bigdave44.com/2015/05/15/toughie-1396/,bigdave44 395109,… smoothing of plaster? (8),DRESSING,smoothing/plaster,8d,2016-03-16,Toughie 1569,http://bigdave44.com/2016/03/16/toughie-1569/,bigdave44 317248,… smart celebrity holding back fantastic woman (7),ELECTRA,fantastic woman,15a,2019-11-07,Daily Telegraph 29202,http://bigdave44.com/2019/11/07/dt-29202/,bigdave44 605457,"… slowly, a short drink, in trouble (6)",ADAGIO,slowly,9a,2021-12-16,Toughie 2767,http://bigdave44.com/2021/12/16/toughie-2767/,bigdave44 337753,… skill as Conservative avoiding awkward glitches (7),SLEIGHT,skill,16a,2017-04-26,Toughie 1801,http://bigdave44.com/2017/04/26/toughie-1801/,bigdave44 303987,"… skeletons, perhaps: British individuals (5)",BONES,"skeletons, perhaps",14d,2019-04-22,Daily Telegraph 29031,http://bigdave44.com/2019/04/22/dt-29031/,bigdave44 354959,"… similarly, frustrate a simmering state (4)",BOIL,a simmering state,26d,2017-03-03,Toughie 1771,http://bigdave44.com/2017/03/03/toughie-1771/,bigdave44 588677,"… silly poems with mostly tired, vacuous kookiness about Morecambe (9)",LIMERICKS,silly poems,9a,2021-09-16,Toughie 2715,http://bigdave44.com/2021/09/16/toughie-2715/,bigdave44 406065,"… signing on, chewed Nestlé mint (10)",ENLISTMENT,,13d,2019-06-08,NTSPP – 487,http://bigdave44.com/2019/06/08/ntspp-487/,bigdave44 318916,"… significant moment defending second display of force (3,5)",BIG STICK,display of force,17d,2020-04-14,Toughie 2418,http://bigdave44.com/2020/04/14/toughie-2418/,bigdave44 354881,… showing foresight about one here on the outside (9),PRESCIENT,showing foresight,17a,2016-07-29,Toughie 1647,http://bigdave44.com/2016/07/29/toughie-1647/,bigdave44 367129,"… shaking bits of anatomy, very nearly without exception (2,1,3)",TO A MAN,without exception,20d,2018-09-06,Toughie 2086,http://bigdave44.com/2018/09/06/toughie-2086/,bigdave44 396345,"… set off, all upset to see girl (6)",STELLA,girl,8d,2016-01-05,Daily Telegraph 28002,http://bigdave44.com/2016/01/05/dt-28002/,bigdave44 367760,"… serviceman who enjoys Macaulay? (3,6)",LAY READER,serviceman,7d,2016-08-23,Toughie 1660,http://bigdave44.com/2016/08/23/toughie-1660/,bigdave44 333221,… separate detective’s partner talked oddly (9),DISMANTLE,separate,16a,2016-11-03,Daily Telegraph 28262,http://bigdave44.com/2016/11/03/dt-28262/,bigdave44 436161,… semi with bar (4-8),HALF,,18a,2012-01-31,Toughie 711,http://bigdave44.com/2012/01/31/toughie-711/,bigdave44 491792,… seeing that the French engaged in sharp practice (7),SLEIGHT,,23d,2014-05-18,MPP – 024,http://bigdave44.com/2014/05/18/mpp-024-review/,bigdave44 406331,"… seeing that setter’s weapon is far-reaching (2,4,2,2,3)",AS LONG AS MY ARM,,9d,2020-08-15,NTSPP – 549,http://bigdave44.com/2020/08/15/ntspp-549/,bigdave44 303410,… see the point? I see skill in calculation (8),LOGISTIC,skill in calculation,5a,2021-02-05,Toughie 2588,http://bigdave44.com/2021/02/05/toughie-2588/,bigdave44 411124,… see about American brought in breathing in a perplexing way (9),ELUSIVELY,,14d,2018-01-20,NTSPP – 415,http://bigdave44.com/2018/01/20/ntspp-415/,bigdave44 490063,… seductive one with polished exterior (6),HONIED,seductive,22d,2014-05-15,Daily Telegraph 27490,http://bigdave44.com/2014/05/15/dt-27490/,bigdave44 474807,… saying: “Notice the time” (5),ADAGE,,10a,2009-05-27,Toughie 153,http://bigdave44.com/2009/05/27/toughie-153/,bigdave44 414317,"… say, reduced batting average? (4)",STAT,,27a,2017-09-18,Rookie Corner – 180,http://bigdave44.com/2017/09/18/rookie-corner-180/,bigdave44 398205,… say German petroleum company producing a type of paint (8),EGGSHELL,a type of paint,15a,2016-03-20,MPP 046,http://bigdave44.com/2016/03/20/mpp-046-review/,bigdave44 336021,… sanctified and authorised by Church finally (8),HALLOWED,sanctified,4a,2017-02-23,Daily Telegraph 28358,http://bigdave44.com/2017/02/23/dt-28358/,bigdave44 411170,… said in Boulogne to be imitation (5),DITTO,,12a,2017-02-11,NTSPP – 366,http://bigdave44.com/2017/02/11/ntspp-366/,bigdave44 434479,"… rubbish supporter backed, left, right and centre (7)",RHUBARB,,12a,2012-02-09,Toughie 717,http://bigdave44.com/2012/02/09/toughie-717/,bigdave44 360464,… roughly misses — he sets up these sessions (7),CLASSES,he sets up these sessions,16d,2018-06-08,Daily Telegraph 28755,http://bigdave44.com/2018/06/08/dt-28755/,bigdave44 345331,… rise being supported by doctor (7),SURGEON,doctor,20d,2017-04-06,Daily Telegraph 28394,http://bigdave44.com/2017/04/06/dt-28394/,bigdave44 428043,"… ride, and gasp uncontrollably taking a knock (9)",DISPARAGE,knock,4d,2012-09-13,Daily Telegraph 26970,http://bigdave44.com/2012/09/13/dt-26970/,bigdave44 415275,… responsible for brief military manoeuvre (10),OVERFLYING,military manoeuvre,29a,2017-01-22,MPP – 056,http://bigdave44.com/2017/01/22/mpp-056-review/,bigdave44 375356,… respect I fancy they will show one’s paid (8),RECEIPTS,they will show one’s paid,17d,2015-09-28,Daily Telegraph 27918,http://bigdave44.com/2015/09/28/dt-27918/,bigdave44 662468,… reports on those who are late (10),OBITUARIES,,15a,2023-05-29,Rookie Corner 477,http://bigdave44.com/2023/05/29/rookie-corner-477/,bigdave44 366321,… reportedly ousted from power (6),THRONE,power,29a,2017-12-07,Toughie 1930,http://bigdave44.com/2017/12/07/toughie-1930/,bigdave44 312109,… reportedly arrests Europeans (6),CZECHS,Europeans,9a,2020-04-30,Daily Telegraph 29351,http://bigdave44.com/2020/04/30/dt-29351/,bigdave44 328548,… rejecting form perhaps with ordinary current leader (9),EDITORIAL,,11a,2019-03-07,Toughie 2189,http://bigdave44.com/2019/03/07/toughie-2189/,bigdave44 472432,… refusing to kill in half-hearted combat (7),SPARING,,12a,2011-04-27,Toughie 552,http://bigdave44.com/2011/04/27/toughie-552/,bigdave44 441435,… recent naturist ends hidden (6),LATENT,hidden,25a,2013-10-31,Daily Telegraph 27323,http://bigdave44.com/2013/10/31/dt-27323/,bigdave44 350087,… really  kind of light (4),VERY,really/kind of light,10a,2017-10-05,Daily Telegraph 28550,http://bigdave44.com/2017/10/05/dt-28550/,bigdave44 596252,"… quite badly wetted, content-wise, in customs (9)",ETIQUETTE,customs,12d,2021-10-28,Toughie 2739,http://bigdave44.com/2021/10/28/toughie-2739/,bigdave44 436016,"… put forward as low point, ultimately (4)",MOOT,put forward,6a,2012-11-21,Daily Telegraph 27029,http://bigdave44.com/2012/11/21/dt-27029/,bigdave44 639540,… provided warnings and reasons for whys (10),WHEREFORES,,30a,2022-04-18,Rookie Corner 419,http://bigdave44.com/2022/04/18/rookie-corner-419/,bigdave44 482011,… produced a harmonic and unusually low breve (8),OVERBLEW,,16d,2010-12-07,Toughie 471,http://bigdave44.com/2010/12/07/toughie-471/,bigdave44 488742,… problem can have boundless Aussies misconstrued (5),ISSUE,problem,2d,2014-01-03,Toughie 1113,http://bigdave44.com/2014/01/03/toughie-1113/,bigdave44 443011,… presents false front? (8),PERTNESS,front,12a,2013-10-11,Toughie 1065,http://bigdave44.com/2013/10/11/toughie-1065/,bigdave44 392624,… praise former gathering rejected (5),EXTOL,praise,19a,2015-09-24,Toughie 1471,http://bigdave44.com/2015/09/24/toughie-1471/,bigdave44 411115,"… power, sure to be broken by Frenchman’s extensive range (8)",PYRENEES,,27a,2018-01-20,NTSPP – 415,http://bigdave44.com/2018/01/20/ntspp-415/,bigdave44 301224,"… postpone or carry on? (4,4)",HOLD OVER,postpone,7d,2019-05-17,Daily Telegraph 29048,http://bigdave44.com/2019/05/17/dt-29048/,bigdave44 358887,"… possible sources of quicksilver writer … (1,1,5)",H G WELLS,writer,27a,2017-09-08,Toughie 1879,http://bigdave44.com/2017/09/08/toughie-1879/,bigdave44 488585,… portion of stripper out in erotic performance (7),ROUTINE,performance,23a,2014-06-12,Daily Telegraph 27514,http://bigdave44.com/2014/06/12/dt-27514/,bigdave44 313098,"… pork-pie maybe gives satisfaction (3,3,3)",TIT FOR TAT,satisfaction,10a,2019-07-05,Toughie 2258,http://bigdave44.com/2019/07/05/toughie-2258/,bigdave44 380257,… poor and good quality (5),THING,quality,25d,2015-10-27,Daily Telegraph 27943,http://bigdave44.com/2015/10/27/dt-27943/,bigdave44 394175,"… playing Blur and Blue gig without half of U2 is so namby‑pamby (3,5,6)",BIG GIRL,namby/‑pamby,7d,2016-04-29,Toughie 1595,http://bigdave44.com/2016/04/29/toughie-1595/,bigdave44 396078,"… played Gounod, too presto at first on the fiddle (2,2,2,4)",UP TO NO GOOD,on the fiddle,18a,2015-07-14,Toughie 1429,http://bigdave44.com/2015/07/14/toughie-1429/,bigdave44 293677,… play that’s of little importance? (6),TRIFLE,play/of little importance,4d,2021-02-23,Toughie 2597,http://bigdave44.com/2021/02/23/toughie-2597/,bigdave44 642612,… place on river – more than one (6),PLURAL,,17d,2022-10-01,NTSPP 660,http://bigdave44.com/2022/10/01/ntspp-660/,bigdave44 387626,"… pile, of course, after onset of spring (5)",STACK,pile,26a,2015-10-29,Toughie 1491,http://bigdave44.com/2015/10/29/toughie-1491/,bigdave44 352876,… phonograph with part of record turned on? (6),EDISON,phonograph,21d,2018-01-10,Toughie 1949,http://bigdave44.com/2018/01/10/toughie-1949/,bigdave44 317656,… perhaps eaten partly in recess? (4),APSE,recess,6a,2019-12-19,Toughie 2353,http://bigdave44.com/2019/12/19/toughie-2353/,bigdave44 425093,"… performing well but soon to leave? (2,3,4)",IN TOP FORM,,11a,2011-11-05,NTSPP – 091,http://bigdave44.com/2011/11/05/ntspp-091-review/,bigdave44 415120,"… pathetic indeed, so just left? (3-5)",ONE,,7d,2017-07-15,NTSPP – 388,http://bigdave44.com/2017/07/15/ntspp-388/,bigdave44 304549,… party vote against? (5),BEANO,party,16d,2020-06-12,Toughie 2453,http://bigdave44.com/2020/06/12/toughie-2453/,bigdave44 343175,… part of which is despairing somewhat when backsliding (4),APSE,part of which,6a,2017-12-12,Daily Telegraph 28608,http://bigdave44.com/2017/12/12/dt-28608/,bigdave44 308330,"… packed with runners in high spirits (4,2,5)",FULL OF BEANS,in high spirits,12a,2019-06-05,Daily Telegraph 29069,http://bigdave44.com/2019/06/05/dt-29069/,bigdave44 342772,… or with teeth (see answer accepted by pundits) (7),SAVAGES,… or with teeth,5a,2017-09-15,Toughie 1883,http://bigdave44.com/2017/09/15/toughie-1883/,bigdave44 346125,… or small island on fringes of northern archipelago (6),ORKNEY,archipelago,16a,2017-02-08,Toughie 1757,http://bigdave44.com/2017/02/08/toughie-1757/,bigdave44 475017,… or backing away from his country’s obsession (5),MANIA,,10a,2010-09-29,Toughie 432,http://bigdave44.com/2010/09/29/toughie-432/,bigdave44 453785,… or about to follow with papers for artificial man (7),ANDROID,,16d,2010-04-17,NTSPP – 010,http://bigdave44.com/2010/04/17/ntspp-010-review/,bigdave44 374338,… online message from number one in road racing event (5),TWEET,online message,9a,2015-08-19,Toughie 1450,http://bigdave44.com/2015/08/19/toughie-1450/,bigdave44 475247,… one who made his money from PC World openings (5),GATES,,22d,2009-04-01,Toughie No 121,http://bigdave44.com/2009/04/01/toughie-no-121/,bigdave44 484907,… one regularly marked out for president? (5),RULER,,15a,2014-06-28,NTSPP – 229,http://bigdave44.com/2014/06/28/ntspp-229/,bigdave44 644378,… one of those for circus performer (7),TUMBLER,one of those/circus performer,5d,2022-11-30,Sunday Telegraph 3187,http://bigdave44.com/2022/11/30/st-3187-full-review/,bigdave44 333097,… one of the old people nearly swiping cup cake (6),GATEAU,cake,14a,2016-12-09,Toughie 1723,http://bigdave44.com/2016/12/09/toughie-1723/,bigdave44 318890,"… one gazes lecherously, even rudely initially (5)",OGLER,"one gazes lecherously, even rudely",23d,2019-02-28,Daily Telegraph 28986,http://bigdave44.com/2019/02/28/dt-28986/,bigdave44 306670,… old organised church holds sound sacrament (9),ORDINANCE,sacrament,3d,2020-09-03,Daily Telegraph 29459,http://bigdave44.com/2020/09/03/dt-29459/,bigdave44 360696,"… old lady, enthusiastic in buff (7)",NANKEEN,buff,6d,2018-06-14,Daily Telegraph 28765,http://bigdave44.com/2018/06/14/dt-28765/,bigdave44 498544,… old cat dies after shuffling out of place (10),DISLOCATED,out of place,15a,2021-08-26,Toughie 2703,http://bigdave44.com/2021/08/26/toughie-2703/,bigdave44 611433,… official electoral process to relate (7),RECOUNT,official electoral process/relate,20d,2022-01-26,Daily Telegraph 29894,http://bigdave44.com/2022/01/26/dt-29894/,bigdave44 659839,… of victor losing face in ring (5),INNER,,21a,2023-05-08,Daily Telegraph 30294,http://bigdave44.com/2023/05/08/dt-30294/,bigdave44 412549,"… of nature morte – principal strategy being: fill the cashbox (5,4)",STILL LIFE,,11a,2016-09-05,Rookie Corner – 126,http://bigdave44.com/2016/09/05/rookie-corner-126/,bigdave44 411112,"… of giving chocolate (4,6)",SOFT CENTRE,,22a,2018-01-20,NTSPP – 415,http://bigdave44.com/2018/01/20/ntspp-415/,bigdave44 397229,"… number getting fit, that’ll keep following, even briefly (7)",FIFTEEN,number,4a,2015-01-01,Daily Telegraph 27687,http://bigdave44.com/2015/01/01/dt-27687/,bigdave44 335158,… note redesign of raiment and stop (9),TERMINATE,stop,14d,2018-08-29,Toughie 2081,http://bigdave44.com/2018/08/29/toughie-2081/,bigdave44 422840,"… not to mention being terribly late and solitary (3,5)",LET ALONE,not to mention,21a,2013-01-09,Daily Telegraph 27070,http://bigdave44.com/2013/01/09/dt-27070/,bigdave44 432128,"… not to be distasteful, after a … (4)",AJAR,not to,21a,2013-11-30,NTSPP – 199,http://bigdave44.com/2013/11/30/ntspp-199/,bigdave44 487062,… not far off end of school holidays? (4-4),NEAR,,14d,2015-05-02,NTSPP – 273,http://bigdave44.com/2015/05/02/ntspp-273/,bigdave44 493261,"… not a biker contrived to enter illegally (5,4)",BREAK INTO,,26a,2015-06-27,NTSPP – 281,http://bigdave44.com/2015/06/27/ntspp-281/,bigdave44 295865,… non-flier is limited by poor health (4),RHEA,non-flier,27d,2021-06-10,Toughie 2659,http://bigdave44.com/2021/06/10/toughie-2659/,bigdave44 349638,… noises on arrival will reveal sound equipment (5),SONAR,sound equipment,22d,2017-01-11,Daily Telegraph 28321,http://bigdave44.com/2017/01/11/dt-28321/,bigdave44 435904,… nobleman dividing New York almost (6),NEARLY,almost,9a,2013-10-08,Daily Telegraph 27303,http://bigdave44.com/2013/10/08/dt-27303/,bigdave44 458848,… no lass is up to Fiona’s lead in showing bottle (6),FLAGON,,2d,2009-08-13,Toughie 198,http://bigdave44.com/2009/08/13/toughie-198/,bigdave44 419573,"… needs. Cancel new date, and adopt line taken by other swimmers! (4)",EELS,other swimmers,12a,2013-12-13,Toughie 1101,http://bigdave44.com/2013/12/13/toughie-1101/,bigdave44 306683,… naughty sweetheart is desired (4),BADE,desired,25d,2020-09-03,Daily Telegraph 29459,http://bigdave44.com/2020/09/03/dt-29459/,bigdave44 306248,… natter with eminent lunatic provides amusement (13),ENTERTAINMENT,amusement,18a,2020-10-15,Daily Telegraph 29495,http://bigdave44.com/2020/10/15/dt-29495/,bigdave44 395424,"… narrow to acute point, end reduced originally (5)",TAPER,"narrow to acute point, end reduced",2d,2015-10-01,Daily Telegraph 27921,http://bigdave44.com/2015/10/01/dt-27921/,bigdave44 476308,… name I see? King (4),NICK,,6a,2010-03-26,Toughie 326,http://bigdave44.com/2010/03/26/toughie-326/,bigdave44 353082,… much-loved touring company is revealing talents (10),PRECOCIOUS,revealing talents,18a,2018-08-24,Daily Telegraph 28821,http://bigdave44.com/2018/08/24/dt-28821/,bigdave44 306375,"… moving to a more appropriate location for food later (3,4)",TEA ROOM,appropriate location for food later,31a,2019-12-26,Double Toughie 100011,http://bigdave44.com/2019/12/26/double-toughie-100011/,bigdave44 621890,… more seconds giving additional charges (6),EXTRAS,additional charges,2d,2022-03-09,Daily Telegraph 29930,http://bigdave44.com/2022/03/09/dt-29930/,bigdave44 312503,"… more calm, sitting back in chauffeured limousine (6)",MILDER,more calm,25a,2019-03-22,Daily Telegraph 29000,http://bigdave44.com/2019/03/22/dt-29000/,bigdave44 410163,… monster therefore returned… (4),OGRE,,10a,2020-01-13,Rookie Corner – 301,http://bigdave44.com/2020/01/13/rookie-corner-301/,bigdave44 453161,… models employed by non-U designer (5),NUDES,,18a,2010-08-06,Toughie 402,http://bigdave44.com/2010/08/06/toughie-402/,bigdave44 338501,… might perform here in vulgar enactments (5),ARENA,might perform here,21a,2016-06-02,Toughie 1614,http://bigdave44.com/2016/06/02/toughie-1614/,bigdave44 448326,… member enrolling in drink society claims (7),ALLEGES,claims,8a,2013-06-04,Toughie 990,http://bigdave44.com/2013/06/04/toughie-990/,bigdave44 360483,… mean exchange capturing pawn (5),SPELL,mean,27a,2016-06-16,Toughie 1622,http://bigdave44.com/2016/06/16/toughie-1622/,bigdave44 397969,… matches entirely in draws (7),TALLIES,matches,19d,2016-02-04,Daily Telegraph 28028,http://bigdave44.com/2016/02/04/dt-28028/,bigdave44 461589,"… mast finally OK, Mr Dennis is animated (8)",SPARKLES,,12a,2010-03-04,Toughie 313,http://bigdave44.com/2010/03/04/toughie-313/,bigdave44 390435,"… male lead from ‘Islands’, tipped off in message (5)",EMAIL,message,5d,2015-01-16,Toughie 1328,http://bigdave44.com/2015/01/16/toughie-1328/,bigdave44 359883,… making boozy crouton dip (10),PRODUCTION,making,27a,2017-08-16,Toughie 1865,http://bigdave44.com/2017/08/16/toughie-1865/,bigdave44 454246,"… magic drink needs a strainer, we hear (7)",PHILTER,,25a,2009-05-20,Toughie 149,http://bigdave44.com/2009/05/20/toughie-149/,bigdave44 295561,"… losing head, affair leads to marriage (8)",ALLIANCE,marriage,7d,2021-06-17,Toughie 2663,http://bigdave44.com/2021/06/17/toughie-2663/,bigdave44 323174,… local putting green round tee (6),NATIVE,local,27a,2018-11-29,Daily Telegraph 28909,http://bigdave44.com/2018/11/29/dt-28909/,bigdave44 453983,… little prince shed tears (4),WEEP,,3d,2011-03-08,Daily Telegraph 26494,http://bigdave44.com/2011/03/08/dt-26494/,bigdave44 320503,… list of names including Independent Party (7),ROISTER,Party,2d,2019-06-20,Daily Telegraph 29082,http://bigdave44.com/2019/06/20/dt-29082/,bigdave44 367594,… like winger or at the back (6),ASTERN,at the back,22d,2017-04-21,Toughie 1799,http://bigdave44.com/2017/04/21/toughie-1799/,bigdave44 343874,"… like Pharaoh, see, with finesse (8)",ASTUTELY,with finesse,17d,2016-06-01,Toughie 1613,http://bigdave44.com/2016/06/01/toughie-1613/,bigdave44 412124,… lest I cocked up leg-over opportunity (5),STILE,,7d,2016-10-01,NTSPP – 347,http://bigdave44.com/2016/10/01/ntspp-347/,bigdave44 382767,… left single? (4),LONE,single?,5d,2015-07-23,Daily Telegraph 27861,http://bigdave44.com/2015/07/23/dt-27861/,bigdave44 384441,… left crew circling English Channel (9),REMAINING,left,10a,2015-04-30,Daily Telegraph 27789,http://bigdave44.com/2015/04/30/dt-27789/,bigdave44 498979,"… lectures concerning special summit issue (6,2)",SPEAKS ON,,18d,2021-08-28,NTSPP 603,http://bigdave44.com/2021/08/28/ntspp-603/,bigdave44 334931,… leaves old husband over sex frolics finally (5),EXITS,leaves,25d,2017-01-12,Daily Telegraph 28322,http://bigdave44.com/2017/01/12/dt-28322/,bigdave44 384063,… leading position during initial phase (5),ALPHA,leading position,10a,2014-08-22,Toughie 1245,http://bigdave44.com/2014/08/22/toughie-1245/,bigdave44 397108,… leader’s character shown in monumental error? (9),HEADSTONE,monumental error?,4a,2015-12-31,Toughie 1526,http://bigdave44.com/2015/12/31/toughie-1526/,bigdave44 486027,… later on in the snug (7),TONIGHT,,16d,2015-04-27,Rookie Corner 055,http://bigdave44.com/2015/04/27/rookie-corner-055/,bigdave44 633201,… last trio of urchins tearfully getting thinner and thinner (10),INSWEEPING,getting thinner and thinner,13d,2022-07-14,Toughie 2887,http://bigdave44.com/2022/07/14/toughie-2887/,bigdave44 640534,… knock out young man from London area (6),SEDATE,,24d,2022-05-28,NTSPP 642,http://bigdave44.com/2022/05/28/ntspp-642/,bigdave44 376205,… king with brass instrument following even as raw youth (9),GREENHORN,raw youth,10a,2015-04-30,Toughie 1387,http://bigdave44.com/2015/04/30/toughie-1387/,bigdave44 445861,"… join together to play back, missing Queen (4)",KNIT,join together,12a,2013-11-27,Toughie 1091,http://bigdave44.com/2013/11/27/toughie-1091/,bigdave44 437817,… jogger on old TV programme (8),REMINDER,jogger,8d,2012-11-13,Toughie 875,http://bigdave44.com/2012/11/13/toughie-875/,bigdave44 493280,… jockeys harbouring black feelings (5),VIBES,,25d,2015-06-27,NTSPP – 281,http://bigdave44.com/2015/06/27/ntspp-281/,bigdave44 385106,"… jerkily moving, shoot back into station initially, then proceed (4-2)",STOP,jerkily moving,15a,2015-04-15,Toughie 1378,http://bigdave44.com/2015/04/15/toughie-1378/,bigdave44 475464,… itself chaotically put an end to (6),STIFLE,,11a,2009-07-02,Toughie 174,http://bigdave44.com/2009/07/02/toughie-174/,bigdave44 416443,… its bottom half worn by son as underwear (4),VEST,underwear,6d,2013-12-17,Toughie 1102,http://bigdave44.com/2013/12/17/toughie-1102/,bigdave44 332978,… it may be about his present computer image: ‘Gin-soaked Wife’ (4-4),GIFT,it may be about his present,5a,2018-02-28,Toughie 1977,http://bigdave44.com/2018/02/28/toughie-1977/,bigdave44 324998,… it is featured in retro street musical (5),EVITA,musical,11a,2020-05-08,Daily Telegraph 29358,http://bigdave44.com/2020/05/08/dt-29358/,bigdave44 338441,… it being drunk in country location (3),LEA,country location,19a,2018-01-12,Daily Telegraph 28634,http://bigdave44.com/2018/01/12/dt-28634/,bigdave44 460476,… is – nothing obstructs curves (7),ISOBARS,,7d,2010-01-06,Toughie 280,http://bigdave44.com/2010/01/06/toughie-280/,bigdave44 368287,… is son covered in leaves? (6),EXISTS,is,4d,2018-05-25,Daily Telegraph 28743,http://bigdave44.com/2018/05/25/dt-28743-2/,bigdave44 471099,… is able to notice area across the pond (6),CANADA,,23d,2010-09-24,Toughie 430,http://bigdave44.com/2010/09/24/toughie-430/,bigdave44 372723,"… irrevocably, and avoid ruffling an old lady endlessly (3,4,3,3)",FOR GOOD AND ALL,irrevocably,17a,2014-08-28,Toughie 1248,http://bigdave44.com/2014/08/28/toughie-1248/,bigdave44 375913,… intimate meal is topless (5),INNER,intimate,25d,2015-01-22,Daily Telegraph 27705,http://bigdave44.com/2015/01/22/dt-27705/,bigdave44 329849,… injured her shin getting wine! (7),RHENISH,wine!,27a,2020-11-20,Daily Telegraph 29521,http://bigdave44.com/2020/11/20/dt-29521/,bigdave44 403716,… in which it helps to have this arrogance? (4-10),HIGH,arrogance,5d,2021-07-02,Daily Telegraph 29717,http://bigdave44.com/2021/07/02/dt-29717/,bigdave44 406328,… in the midst of antagonistic machinations of newspaper group leaders (5),AMONG,,6d,2020-08-15,NTSPP – 549,http://bigdave44.com/2020/08/15/ntspp-549/,bigdave44 395113,… in the head; USA trips unlikely (8),UPSTAIRS,in the head,17d,2016-03-16,Toughie 1569,http://bigdave44.com/2016/03/16/toughie-1569/,bigdave44 362483,… in spite of having no status! (15),NOTWITHSTANDING,in spite of,5d,2016-07-06,Daily Telegraph 28159,http://bigdave44.com/2016/07/06/dt-28159/,bigdave44 588687,… in performance by Lyric Theatre (5),ODEON,Theatre,26a,2021-09-16,Toughie 2715,http://bigdave44.com/2021/09/16/toughie-2715/,bigdave44 333928,… in its early weeks showing something noble towards nearly everyone (8),NEONATAL,in its early weeks,4d,2018-08-08,Toughie 2069,http://bigdave44.com/2018/08/08/toughie-2069/,bigdave44 493035,… in favour of another nearby French department (8),PROVENCE,,4a,2014-11-17,Rookie Corner 032,http://bigdave44.com/2014/11/17/rookie-corner-032/,bigdave44 495379,"… in exchange for kingdom, son takes three steps forward onto land (6)",ASHORE,onto land,5a,2014-02-21,Toughie 1141,http://bigdave44.com/2014/02/21/toughie-1141/,bigdave44 345672,"… in deleting Kent after redraft — this can create rows (8,6)",KNITTING NEEDLE,this can create rows,28a,2017-08-09,Toughie 1861,http://bigdave44.com/2017/08/09/toughie-1861/,bigdave44 410164,… in cruel play I redrafted especially (10),PECULIARLY,,11a,2020-01-13,Rookie Corner – 301,http://bigdave44.com/2020/01/13/rookie-corner-301/,bigdave44 305128,… immediately after that putting her note up for revision (9),THEREUPON,immediately after that,27a,2020-08-05,Daily Telegraph 29434,http://bigdave44.com/2020/08/05/dt-29434/,bigdave44 490287,… illiterate needing help to follow a northern river (10),ANALPHABET,illiterate,12d,2014-02-25,Toughie 1142,http://bigdave44.com/2014/02/25/toughie-1142/,bigdave44 348020,… if served (8),PROVIDED,if/served,24a,2018-02-09,Daily Telegraph 28653,http://bigdave44.com/2018/02/09/dt-28653/,bigdave44 492095,"… i.e. where is ‘23’? (2,5,5)",IN OTHER WORDS,,12a,2016-05-16,Rookie Corner – 110,http://bigdave44.com/2016/05/16/rookie-corner-110/,bigdave44 376049,"… husband caught in the same, dancing in his cups (4-3)",HALF,in his cups,3d,2014-09-24,Toughie 1263,http://bigdave44.com/2014/09/24/toughie-1263/,bigdave44 347427,… humble servant of God requiring space inside (6),DEMEAN,humble,15a,2016-06-17,Toughie 1623,http://bigdave44.com/2016/06/17/toughie-1623/,bigdave44 634246,… however tempting at first consideration (7),THOUGHT,consideration,21d,2022-07-27,Daily Telegraph 30050,http://bigdave44.com/2022/07/27/dt-30050/,bigdave44 662782,"… however full of beans, ultimately, it’s a police raid (4)",BUST,police raid,25d,2022-12-07,Daily Telegraph 30164,http://bigdave44.com/2022/12/07/dt-30164/,bigdave44 312127,"… hot dish is cold, it’s said (6)",CHILLI,hot dish,6d,2020-04-30,Daily Telegraph 29351,http://bigdave44.com/2020/04/30/dt-29351/,bigdave44 395305,… holes she-rat developed? (6),EARTHS,,18a,2015-10-08,Toughie 1479,http://bigdave44.com/2015/10/08/toughie-1479/,bigdave44 478366,"… holding it in America, perhaps (9)",CONTINENT,,17a,2011-07-22,Toughie 602,http://bigdave44.com/2011/07/22/toughie-602/,bigdave44 450355,"… hit she’s made wearing top draped over singular vehicle for 11 (5,4,5)",BLESS THIS HOUSE,vehicle for 11,8a/16a/17a,2013-05-08,Toughie 975,http://bigdave44.com/2013/05/08/toughie-975/,bigdave44 418988,"… here’s site of a domain drastically ruined in past (1,4-3,4,4,2,3,2,4)",A ROSE,site of a domain drastically ruined in past,11a/17d/5d/22a,2013-02-13,Toughie 927,http://bigdave44.com/2013/02/13/toughie-927/,bigdave44 313246,… here’s another tea towel … last bits bound to turn up (6),PAELLA,here’s another,25d,2020-08-14,Toughie 2489,http://bigdave44.com/2020/08/14/toughie-2489/,bigdave44 325645,… her boyfriend Len over in the doghouse (6),KENNEL,the doghouse,20d,2019-12-11,Toughie 2348,http://bigdave44.com/2019/12/11/toughie-2348/,bigdave44 349237,"… hence, having no beginning or end, poem causes scramble (6)",ENCODE,scramble,12a,2018-07-13,Daily Telegraph 28785,http://bigdave44.com/2018/07/13/dt-28785/,bigdave44 308045,"… helps son wearing wellies, perhaps (6)",BOOSTS,helps,20a,2021-01-21,Daily Telegraph 29578,http://bigdave44.com/2021/01/21/dt-29578/,bigdave44 297633,… helping what current soldiers are doing? (7),SERVING,helping/what current soldiers are doing,11a,2021-04-30,Daily Telegraph 29663,http://bigdave44.com/2021/04/30/dt-29663/,bigdave44 351545,… helping to keep union oddly in breakdown (9),RUINATION,breakdown,6d,2017-03-16,Toughie 1778,http://bigdave44.com/2017/03/16/toughie-1778/,bigdave44 590063,… heartlessviolent reaction (8),BACKLASH,violent reaction,12a,2021-09-23,Toughie 2719,http://bigdave44.com/2021/09/23/toughie-2719/,bigdave44 335523,… heartlessly consoled about trick to get engaged (9),CHARTERED,engaged,15a,2016-09-08,Toughie 1670,http://bigdave44.com/2016/09/08/toughie-1670/,bigdave44 453174,… he liked a Bourbon in solitary state (8),ROYALIST,,8d,2010-08-06,Toughie 402,http://bigdave44.com/2010/08/06/toughie-402/,bigdave44 449007,… having unknown amount lost in deficit (5),OWING,in deficit,27a,2012-12-28,Toughie 901,http://bigdave44.com/2012/12/28/toughie-901/,bigdave44 448950,"… having spoken about row first, maybe (7)",ORDINAL,"first, maybe",2d,2013-04-09,Daily Telegraph 27147,http://bigdave44.com/2013/04/09/dt-27147/,bigdave44 435608,… having problem with pitch — possible defeat on (4-4),TONE,having problem with pitch,17d,2013-10-25,Toughie 1073,http://bigdave44.com/2013/10/25/toughie-1073/,bigdave44 412852,… having just one trouble (8),MONOGAMY,,10a,2018-08-25,NTSPP – 446,http://bigdave44.com/2018/08/25/ntspp-446/,bigdave44 473992,"… hang! Lots of love, Lambert (4)",LOLL,,20a,2010-01-20,Toughie 288,http://bigdave44.com/2010/01/20/toughie-288/,bigdave44 322364,"… hammered erectly, cutting close to root vegetable … (6)",CELERY,vegetable,20d,2019-02-22,Toughie 2182,http://bigdave44.com/2019/02/22/toughie-2182/,bigdave44 432467,… halfwit revealed by design or amusement (9),IGNORAMUS,halfwit,11a,2013-08-08,Daily Telegraph 27251,http://bigdave44.com/2013/08/08/dt-27251/,bigdave44 377090,"… guys agree, it’s in the mind (8)",MENTALLY,in the mind,14a,2015-06-25,Daily Telegraph 27837,http://bigdave44.com/2015/06/25/dt-27837/,bigdave44 458133,… green person recycling bin with wee (6),NEWBIE,,4d,2011-02-23,Toughie 516,http://bigdave44.com/2011/02/23/toughie-516/,bigdave44 422773,… graduate to Southern alternative rock (6),BASALT,rock,8a,2013-09-18,Toughie 1051,http://bigdave44.com/2013/09/18/toughie-1051/,bigdave44 313927,"… go away south, pursued by press (5)",SCRAM,,23d,2019-07-30,Toughie 2271,http://bigdave44.com/2019/07/30/toughie-2271/,bigdave44 396605,… get hot again with Heather — topless and uninhibited! (6),REHEAT,get hot again,4d,2016-02-11,Toughie 1550,http://bigdave44.com/2016/02/11/toughie-1550/,bigdave44 362786,… gave expression of one having miserable exterior (4),SAID,gave expression,24a,2017-08-03,Toughie 1858,http://bigdave44.com/2017/08/03/toughie-1858/,bigdave44 355129,"… from festivity, having cheated knight (7)",GALAHAD,knight,19d,2016-12-01,Toughie 1718,http://bigdave44.com/2016/12/01/toughie-1718/,bigdave44 317457,… from clear change largely constraining Raphael? (9),ARCHANGEL,Raphael,16a,2020-12-10,Daily Telegraph 29543,http://bigdave44.com/2020/12/10/dt-29543/,bigdave44 415779,… for nuts it’s silly eating seconds (6),INSANE,for nuts,21d,2012-11-01,Daily Telegraph 27012,http://bigdave44.com/2012/11/01/dt-27012/,bigdave44 332572,"… for model, the same (6)",PROSIT,the same,13a,2018-04-27,Toughie 2011,http://bigdave44.com/2018/04/27/toughie-2011/,bigdave44 360448,… following grasping half-idle mum (7),SILENCE,mum,21a,2018-06-08,Daily Telegraph 28755,http://bigdave44.com/2018/06/08/dt-28755/,bigdave44 389735,"… flower given to detective novelist, used to a certain extent as sweetener (8)",DEXTROSE,sweetener,16d,2014-12-18,Toughie 1312,http://bigdave44.com/2014/12/18/toughie-1312/,bigdave44 293718,… floored by tangle inside plug (6),AMAZED,floored,10a,2021-05-20,Toughie 2647,http://bigdave44.com/2021/05/20/toughie-2647/,bigdave44 458853,… flavour of in-house article (7),VANILLA,,11d,2009-08-13,Toughie 198,http://bigdave44.com/2009/08/13/toughie-198/,bigdave44 410183,"… fish in gallons chucked over the bulwark, so they say? (8)",GRAYLING,,16d,2020-01-13,Rookie Corner – 301,http://bigdave44.com/2020/01/13/rookie-corner-301/,bigdave44 443741,"… fill, and kebab (4)",SATE,fill/kebab,21a,2012-10-31,Toughie 868,http://bigdave44.com/2012/10/31/toughie-868/,bigdave44 441126,"… fatal lapse with mistral on changing course (6,3)",MORTAL SIN,,14d,2012-08-09,Toughie 821,http://bigdave44.com/2012/08/09/toughie-821/,bigdave44 300909,"… faithful left king, maybe, dropping leader (5)",LOYAL,faithful,22d,2020-01-10,Daily Telegraph 29256,http://bigdave44.com/2020/01/10/dt-29256/,bigdave44 619348,… fabricated cover lined with ermine’s tail (4),LIED,fabricated,23a,2022-02-24,Toughie 2807,http://bigdave44.com/2022/02/24/toughie-2807/,bigdave44 493282,… expose a French wally — the conclusion’s explosive (8),UNCLOTHE,expose,5a,2014-03-06,Daily Telegraph 27430,http://bigdave44.com/2014/03/06/dt-27430/,bigdave44 462015,"… experiencing the same change, only for little fruit (4)",SLOE,,26a,2009-09-30,Toughie 225,http://bigdave44.com/2009/09/30/toughie-225/,bigdave44 293724,… exhales from occasionally briefer kiss (5),REEKS,exhales,20a,2021-05-20,Toughie 2647,http://bigdave44.com/2021/05/20/toughie-2647/,bigdave44 309421,… exercise in media high points (5-3),PRESS,exercise,17d,2019-05-23,Toughie 2233,http://bigdave44.com/2019/05/23/toughie-2233/,bigdave44 350071,… excavate in chateau near there (7),UNEARTH,excavate,3d,2016-10-18,Daily Telegraph 28248,http://bigdave44.com/2016/10/18/dt-28248/,bigdave44 661404,… even that’s for something rather fruity (8),SMOOTHIE,,10a,2023-01-30,Rookie Corner 460,http://bigdave44.com/2023/01/30/rookie-corner-460/,bigdave44 617292,"… entering base, head of battalion almost cold and automaton-like (7)",ROBOTIC,automaton-like,17a,2022-02-11,Daily Telegraph 29908,http://bigdave44.com/2022/02/11/dt-29908/,bigdave44 339716,"… enlisted troops from separate castes (5,5)",OTHER RANKS,enlisted troops,30a,2017-11-07,Daily Telegraph 28578,http://bigdave44.com/2017/11/07/dt-28578/,bigdave44 335475,… endured / pain? (4),BORE,endured/pain,2d,2016-10-06,Toughie 1686,http://bigdave44.com/2016/10/06/toughie-1686/,bigdave44 332574,… emerge from striking Old Master uncannily pure (4-4),GERM,pure,18a,2018-04-27,Toughie 2011,http://bigdave44.com/2018/04/27/toughie-2011/,bigdave44 489094,… effervescence precedes spasm of the digestive system (6),PEPTIC,of the digestive system,23a,2014-03-13,Toughie 1152,http://bigdave44.com/2014/03/13/toughie-1152/,bigdave44 318246,… edge around one getting report (5),NOISE,report,3d,2019-10-02,Daily Telegraph 29171,http://bigdave44.com/2019/10/02/dt-29171/,bigdave44 487056,… dumps dude with no capital and piles (8),OFFLOADS,,3d,2015-05-02,NTSPP – 273,http://bigdave44.com/2015/05/02/ntspp-273/,bigdave44 431804,… dropping in syrup and pineapple (7),GRENADE,,7d,2012-06-16,NTSPP – 123,http://bigdave44.com/2012/06/16/ntspp-123/,bigdave44 337755,… drive — undesirably let off (6),TOOTLE,drive,23a,2017-04-26,Toughie 1801,http://bigdave44.com/2017/04/26/toughie-1801/,bigdave44 484744,… dressin’ bird that can sing (5),ROBIN,,3d,2009-09-09,Toughie 213,http://bigdave44.com/2009/09/09/toughie-213/,bigdave44 349429,… dope from container upended over Joker (6),NITWIT,dope,5d,2016-12-20,Toughie 1728,http://bigdave44.com/2016/12/20/toughie-1728/,bigdave44 474810,"… dish needs dash – lime, for example? (6)",ENTR,,13a,2009-05-27,Toughie 153,http://bigdave44.com/2009/05/27/toughie-153/,bigdave44 333621,… directors having nothing to do in audition (5),BOARD,directors,4a,2017-05-26,Toughie 1819,http://bigdave44.com/2017/05/26/toughie-1819/,bigdave44 339567,… dictates changes after their game suspended (10),RUSTICATED,suspended,23a,2016-07-26,Daily Telegraph 28176,http://bigdave44.com/2016/07/26/dt-28176/,bigdave44 306592,… design’s modified round bottom of Dior clothing (8),DRESSING,clothing,18d,2019-08-29,Daily Telegraph 29142,http://bigdave44.com/2019/08/29/dt-29142/,bigdave44 415390,… deploying extra dogs behind net (5-3),AFTER TAX,,12a,2016-05-28,NTSPP – 329,http://bigdave44.com/2016/05/28/ntspp-329/,bigdave44 301234,… demanding information during leave (7),EXIGENT,demanding,5a,2020-06-10,Daily Telegraph 29386,http://bigdave44.com/2020/06/10/dt-29386/,bigdave44 313959,… delivering starters of black or white fish (7),BOWLING,delivering,5a,2019-08-14,Daily Telegraph 29129,http://bigdave44.com/2019/08/14/dt-29129/,bigdave44 416892,"… deleted by mistake after note; here’s another document (5,4)",TITLE DEED,document,18a,2013-07-05,Toughie 1009,http://bigdave44.com/2013/07/05/toughie-1009/,bigdave44 484904,… declaring a victory over political faction (7),AVOWING,,11a,2014-06-28,NTSPP – 229,http://bigdave44.com/2014/06/28/ntspp-229/,bigdave44 306584,… damages  planet (4),MARS,damages/planet,2d,2019-08-29,Daily Telegraph 29142,http://bigdave44.com/2019/08/29/dt-29142/,bigdave44 492256,"… curate with tiny rum, number having been consumed in doubt (11)",UNCERTAINTY,doubt,8d,2014-07-03,Daily Telegraph 27532,http://bigdave44.com/2014/07/03/dt-27532/,bigdave44 471089,… crystallizes during meeting elsewhere (4),GELS,,4d,2010-09-24,Toughie 430,http://bigdave44.com/2010/09/24/toughie-430/,bigdave44 392159,… criticise adopting Merkel’s last scheme (4),PLAN,scheme,10a,2015-07-23,Toughie 1435,http://bigdave44.com/2015/07/23/toughie-1435/,bigdave44 383852,"… crack invader of old, in time, repelled Soviet Russian? (7)",THUNDER,crack,8a,2015-08-14,Toughie 1448,http://bigdave44.com/2015/08/14/toughie-1448/,bigdave44 330489,"… cowboy’s mount, Lucky, being inclined to recklessness (7-5)",TRIGGER,inclined to recklessness,28a,2019-03-14,Toughie 2193,http://bigdave44.com/2019/03/14/toughie-2193/,bigdave44 493250,… could be Mrs Buck (3),DOE,,7a,2015-06-27,NTSPP – 281,http://bigdave44.com/2015/06/27/ntspp-281/,bigdave44 609637,… corrupt condition in Britain today! (5),TAINT,corrupt,24a,2022-01-11,Toughie 2781,http://bigdave44.com/2022/01/11/toughie-2871/,bigdave44 495994,… contrarily parted with odd bits of dope (5),TWERP,dope,23d,2014-03-18,Toughie 1154,http://bigdave44.com/2014/03/18/toughie-1154/,bigdave44 641396,… conspire nastily without a shred of integrity or accuracy (9),PRECISION,,16d,2022-08-27,NTSPP 655,http://bigdave44.com/2022/08/27/ntspp-655/,bigdave44 495916,… coming to let off steam after endless bother (6),ADVENT,,25a,2015-07-06,Rookie Corner – 065,http://bigdave44.com/2015/07/06/rookie-corner-065/,bigdave44 411587,… comic losing weight editor ridiculed (6),JEERED,ridiculed,29a,2017-05-21,MPP – 060,http://bigdave44.com/2017/05/21/mpp-060-review/,bigdave44 297592,… cheers Shakespeare’s old habits (7),TABARDS,old habits,18d,2021-04-22,Toughie 2631,http://bigdave44.com/2021/04/22/toughie-2631/,bigdave44 306172,… check arresting a border leader (6),CALIPH,leader,8d,2020-12-24,Daily Telegraph 29555,http://bigdave44.com/2020/12/24/dt-29555/,bigdave44 304416,… chatter among Saints follows! (6),STALKS,follows,19a,2020-12-25,Toughie 100012,http://bigdave44.com/2020/12/25/toughie-100012/,bigdave44 294651,… characteristic of city pal needing reform (7),TYPICAL,characteristic,20a,2021-03-24,Daily Telegraph 29631,http://bigdave44.com/2021/03/24/dt-29631/,bigdave44 460464,"… chapter’s separately set out giving method of reproduction (8,6)",CASSETTE PLAYER,,19a,2010-01-06,Toughie 280,http://bigdave44.com/2010/01/06/toughie-280/,bigdave44 368653,"… changing pants, idea is so cool (13)",DISPASSIONATE,cool,18a,2018-10-04,Daily Telegraph 28861,http://bigdave44.com/2018/10/04/dt-28861/,bigdave44 634015,… chances thus rising to crush Democrat twice (4),ODDS,chances,23d,2022-07-29,Daily Telegraph 30052,http://bigdave44.com/2022/07/29/dt-30052/,bigdave44 352992,"… caught Scotsman, not initially Geordie fence … (6)",CORDON,fence,20d,2018-07-13,Toughie 2055,http://bigdave44.com/2018/07/13/toughie-2055/,bigdave44 331176,… carbohydrate source’s involved? (7),SUCROSE,carbohydrate,18a,2017-02-16,Toughie 1762,http://bigdave44.com/2017/02/16/toughie-1762/,bigdave44 306977,… captured and tied up (8),OCCUPIED,captured/tied up,16d,2020-03-27,Daily Telegraph 29322,http://bigdave44.com/2020/03/27/dt-29322/,bigdave44 456949,"… can stay to play regardless of consequences (2,3,4)",AT ANY COST,,21a,2010-02-25,Toughie 309,http://bigdave44.com/2010/02/25/toughie-309/,bigdave44 446990,… can run out and start to weep for a hit on the head (5),CROWN,,3a,2012-04-11,Toughie 752,http://bigdave44.com/2012/04/11/toughie-752/,bigdave44 401645,… can call lively (8),STIRRING,lively,17d,2015-11-05,Daily Telegraph 27951,http://bigdave44.com/2015/11/05/dt-27951/,bigdave44 408678,… calls for works to be heard (5),NEEDS,,3d,2019-08-03,NTSPP – 495,http://bigdave44.com/2019/08/03/ntspp-495/,bigdave44 415102,… by once more putting on weight (7),AGAINST,,10a,2017-07-15,NTSPP – 388,http://bigdave44.com/2017/07/15/ntspp-388/,bigdave44 487044,"… by all means. Crew comes round, seeing sense (8)",EYESIGHT,,9a,2015-05-02,NTSPP – 273,http://bigdave44.com/2015/05/02/ntspp-273/,bigdave44 412315,… but operatic heroine is seen in this old estate (6),ISOLDE,,3d,2018-06-04,Rookie Corner – 217,http://bigdave44.com/2018/06/04/rookie-corner-217/,bigdave44 490684,… but old mate in Communist Party chose last time (6),EXCEPT,but,28a,2014-02-28,Toughie 1145,http://bigdave44.com/2014/02/28/toughie-1145/,bigdave44 496474,… but in Lisa Minnelli’s case we ultimately think of Garland (3),LEI,,30a,2015-12-07,Rookie Corner – 087,http://bigdave44.com/2015/12/07/rookie-corner-087/,bigdave44 383379,"… but a move to a houseboat would help one stay thus (5,5)",ABOVE WATER,,11a,2014-11-21,Daily Telegraph 27648,http://bigdave44.com/2014/11/21/dt-27648/,bigdave44 330443,… bust of Nietzsche’s Trampedach! (5),CHEST,bust,23d,2019-01-10,Daily Telegraph 28944,http://bigdave44.com/2019/01/10/dt-28944/,bigdave44 318888,… bug’s kept quietly for study (7),INSPECT,study,20d,2019-02-28,Daily Telegraph 28986,http://bigdave44.com/2019/02/28/dt-28986/,bigdave44 440509,… broadcast! (4),SOWN,,14d,2012-02-04,NTSPP – 104,http://bigdave44.com/2012/02/04/ntspp-104-review/,bigdave44 357798,… bough with top of bough spread (6),BRANCH,bough,18d,2017-06-29,Daily Telegraph 28466,http://bigdave44.com/2017/06/29/dt-28466/,bigdave44 462481,… blockade of south Belgian town – fifty lost (5),SIEGE,,3d,2009-10-09,Toughie 231,http://bigdave44.com/2009/10/09/toughie-231/,bigdave44 402417,"… blank, as gents often are! (6)",VACANT,blank,20d,2019-04-05,Daily Telegraph 29012,http://bigdave44.com/2019/04/05/dt-29012/,bigdave44 352186,… bishops perhaps after a final word (4),AMEN,final word,5d,2018-08-23,Daily Telegraph 28825,http://bigdave44.com/2018/08/23/dt-28825/,bigdave44 406015,… bird food (8),PORRIDGE,,5a,2019-06-29,NTSPP – 490,http://bigdave44.com/2019/06/29/ntspp-490/,bigdave44 658232,… bet lost in fire is a disappointment (7),SETBACK,a disappointment,6d,2023-01-18,Daily Telegraph 30200,http://bigdave44.com/2023/01/18/dt-30200/,bigdave44 332666,… belief. It’s finished taking His Eminence’s Mass (6),THEISM,belief,26a,2017-09-28,Toughie 1890,http://bigdave44.com/2017/09/28/toughie-1890/,bigdave44 469337,… beginnings of armed revolt on island without extremes of language (7),ARAMAIC,,26a,2009-03-24,Toughie No 116,http://bigdave44.com/2009/03/24/toughie-no-116/,bigdave44 293713,… because R before end of June is genuine (7),SINCERE,genuine,20d,2021-04-21,Daily Telegraph 29655,http://bigdave44.com/2021/04/21/dt-29655/,bigdave44 431791,… band of elite soldiers with variety of bomb (4),SASH,,16a,2012-06-16,NTSPP – 123,http://bigdave44.com/2012/06/16/ntspp-123/,bigdave44 327723,"… author meets revised power play (3,9)",THE MOUSETRAP,play,18a,2020-07-15,Daily Telegraph 29416,http://bigdave44.com/2020/07/15/dt-29416/,bigdave44 471108,"… as this person may be, though dull (10)",PEDESTRIAN,,16a,2009-07-03,Daily Telegraph 25971,http://bigdave44.com/2009/07/03/dt-25971/,bigdave44 332570,… as sesame paste turning in filling for big pork pie? (6),TAHINI,sesame paste,11a,2018-04-27,Toughie 2011,http://bigdave44.com/2018/04/27/toughie-2011/,bigdave44 403791,… as long as offering a supply (9),PROVIDING,as long as/offering a supply,14a,2021-07-07,Daily Telegraph 29721,http://bigdave44.com/2021/07/07/dt-29721/,bigdave44 496461,… as I’m going with secretary for a beer (3),IPA,,9a,2015-12-07,Rookie Corner – 087,http://bigdave44.com/2015/12/07/rookie-corner-087/,bigdave44 473112,… as IMF and Civil Service exercise rigid enforcement of precept (7),FASCISM,,21a,2010-10-15,Toughie 442,http://bigdave44.com/2010/10/15/toughie-442/,bigdave44 388987,… around Channel Islands; reportedly Crevichon’s affected initially (5),CIRCA,around,21d,2016-05-04,Toughie 1597,http://bigdave44.com/2016/05/04/toughie-1597/,bigdave44 355818,"… arising from affaire, it’s ultimately more passionate (7)",LUSTIER,more passionate,2d,2018-04-05,Toughie 1998,http://bigdave44.com/2018/04/05/toughie-1998/,bigdave44 487046,"… approved of restrained look (4,2,6)",HELD IN REGARD,,11a,2015-05-02,NTSPP – 273,http://bigdave44.com/2015/05/02/ntspp-273/,bigdave44 385056,"… appointment delayed, left to bunk off for day (4)",DATE,,26a,2015-05-20,Daily Telegraph 27806,http://bigdave44.com/2015/05/20/dt-27806/,bigdave44 362382,… another conceals drink in old cloak (7),MANTEAU,old cloak,12a,2017-08-25,Toughie 1871,http://bigdave44.com/2017/08/25/toughie-1871-posted-by-2kiwis/,bigdave44 322365,… annoyed having one end of stick splitting beetroot (5),IRKED,annoyed,23d,2019-02-22,Toughie 2182,http://bigdave44.com/2019/02/22/toughie-2182/,bigdave44 310353,… announcements about American university’s grants (6),ADMITS,grants,19d,2019-04-18,Toughie 2213,http://bigdave44.com/2019/04/18/toughie-2213/,bigdave44 634243,… and what he has on second report was fiddled! (10),SPORTSWEAR,what he has on,13d,2022-07-27,Daily Telegraph 30050,http://bigdave44.com/2022/07/27/dt-30050/,bigdave44 469349,… and student paces about among the scenery (9),LANDSCAPE,,15d,2009-03-24,Toughie No 116,http://bigdave44.com/2009/03/24/toughie-no-116/,bigdave44 404820,… and so on. Hydrogen’s cut (4),ETCH,,20d,2021-05-31,Rookie Corner – 373,http://bigdave44.com/2021/05/31/rookie-corner-373/,bigdave44 305648,"… and she’ll give him a ring back, maybe – to say this? (1,4,3)",I THEE WED,this,17d,2020-02-14,Toughie 2385,http://bigdave44.com/2020/02/14/toughie-2385/,bigdave44 475462,… and not Norman (3),NOR,,9a,2009-07-02,Toughie 174,http://bigdave44.com/2009/07/02/toughie-174/,bigdave44 435505,… and initial selections to be remastered include Maddy’s ‘All Around My Hat‘ (4),BRIM,All Around My Hat,24a,2013-04-13,NTSPP – 166,http://bigdave44.com/2013/04/13/ntspp-166/,bigdave44 386765,… and in French with notes about cheese (4),FETA,,18a,2014-10-16,Toughie 1276,http://bigdave44.com/2014/10/16/toughie-1276/,bigdave44 297889,… and approve when posted (6),ASSENT,approve,27a,2021-04-07,Daily Telegraph 29643,http://bigdave44.com/2021/04/07/dt-29643/,bigdave44 640243,… and also drinking wine or liqueur (6),PASTIS,,4a,2022-06-11,NTSPP 644,http://bigdave44.com/2022/06/11/ntspp-644/,bigdave44 294340,"… all-father in German operas (3,4)",THE RING,operas,2d,2021-03-12,Toughie 2608,http://bigdave44.com/2021/03/12/__trashed-3/,bigdave44 364431,… all in a bar together (7),SYNCHED,all in a bar together,17a,2017-06-20,Toughie 1832,http://bigdave44.com/2017/06/20/toughie-1832/,bigdave44 328137,"… again, but for the last time? (4,4)",ONCE MORE,again,12a,2020-07-03,Daily Telegraph 29401,http://bigdave44.com/2020/07/03/dt-29401/,bigdave44 419451,"… after which period, retiring last character (5)",OMEGA,last character,11a,2012-11-16,Toughie 878,http://bigdave44.com/2012/11/16/toughie-878/,bigdave44 310793,"… after move, editor is put off (7)",SHIFTED,put off,15a,2019-07-11,Daily Telegraph 29100,http://bigdave44.com/2019/07/11/dt-29100/,bigdave44 296639,… after capture of constituency for example causes dispute (7),GAINSAY,dispute,9a,2021-03-24,Toughie 2614,http://bigdave44.com/2021/03/24/toughie-2614/,bigdave44 352176,… adapting pine bed’s nails to make key (13),INDISPENSABLE,key,18a,2018-08-23,Daily Telegraph 28825,http://bigdave44.com/2018/08/23/dt-28825/,bigdave44 402416,"… acute in writing, maybe. Alternatively, there’s one’s expression when talking … (6)",ACCENT,"acute in writing, maybe/Alternatively, there’s one’s expression when talking",19d,2019-04-05,Daily Telegraph 29012,http://bigdave44.com/2019/04/05/dt-29012/,bigdave44 379674,"… accompanying birth, bearing a giant almost (5)",NATAL,accompanying birth,27a,2014-09-12,Toughie 1257,http://bigdave44.com/2014/09/12/toughie-1257/,bigdave44 499193,… about to appear on top of tree – ready? (4),CASH,,27d,2021-08-30,Rookie Corner 386,http://bigdave44.com/2021/08/30/rookie-corner-386/,bigdave44 305329,… abandoned and depressed (8),DESOLATE,abandoned/depressed,9a,2020-04-08,Daily Telegraph 29332,http://bigdave44.com/2020/04/08/dt-29332/,bigdave44 376977,… a seat changing hands once more (5),AGAIN,once more,28a,2014-12-31,Toughie 1318,http://bigdave44.com/2014/12/31/toughie-1318/,bigdave44 412858,… a mistake whichever way you look at it (4),BOOB,,20a,2018-08-25,NTSPP – 446,http://bigdave44.com/2018/08/25/ntspp-446/,bigdave44 430644,… a little bit like the US did in 1980? (8),ELECTRON,a little bit,4a,2013-05-15,Toughie 979,http://bigdave44.com/2013/05/15/toughie-979/,bigdave44 402548,"… a large bundle, mostly put on a llama- like beast (6)",ALPACA,llama- like beast,2d,2021-07-05,Daily Telegraph 29719,http://bigdave44.com/2021/07/05/dt-29719/,bigdave44 430598,… a constant outlay upfront — government on tenterhooks (4),AGOG,,4d,2012-02-10,Toughie 718,http://bigdave44.com/2012/02/10/toughie-718/,bigdave44 636793,"… a club with debauchery, lying about butchery (8)",ABATTOIR,butchery,18a,2022-08-25,Toughie 2911,http://bigdave44.com/2022/08/25/toughie-2911/,bigdave44 365811,"… Upright fellow, by all accounts (4)",PIER,Upright,25d,2016-09-29,Toughie 1682,http://bigdave44.com/2016/09/29/toughie-1682/,bigdave44 325150,"… USA, perhaps, land heading off further issue (13)",REPUBLICATION,further issue,18a,2019-11-01,Toughie 2326,http://bigdave44.com/2019/11/01/toughie-2326/,bigdave44 333110,… Telegraph ’s top drawer alternative to Guardian and Times (4),MATT,Telegraph ’s top drawer,4d,2016-12-09,Toughie 1723,http://bigdave44.com/2016/12/09/toughie-1723/,bigdave44 319763,… Sun accepts also end of naked model (8),STANDARD,model,4a,2019-05-09,Daily Telegraph 29046,http://bigdave44.com/2019/05/09/dt-29046/,bigdave44 467322,… Stomach jazz? One of that trio? (7),SATCHMO,,17a,2011-03-03,Daily Telegraph 26490,http://bigdave44.com/2011/03/03/dt-26490/,bigdave44 447000,… Sorry. We foul to order (6),WOEFUL,,21a,2012-04-11,Toughie 752,http://bigdave44.com/2012/04/11/toughie-752/,bigdave44 381891,… Shades’ — some may go on to lashes? (5),BLUES,,7d,2015-07-16,Toughie 1431,http://bigdave44.com/2015/07/16/toughie-1431/,bigdave44 341889,… See 11 Down…,,,2d,2017-12-15,Toughie 1935,http://bigdave44.com/2017/12/15/toughie-1935/,bigdave44 409503,"… Rupert chasing setter in direction of The Globe, say (4,7,2,1,4)",EXIT PURSUED BY A BEAR,,14/8/29a,2020-05-23,NTSPP – 537,http://bigdave44.com/2020/05/23/ntspp-537/,bigdave44 309335,… Parisian is eating load — it’s a national delicacy (8),ESCARGOT,it’s a national delicacy,4a,2019-03-08,Daily Telegraph 28988,http://bigdave44.com/2019/03/08/dt-28988/,bigdave44 419571,… Journalist catches me hugging foreman in relief! (8),EMBOSSED,in relief,9a,2013-12-13,Toughie 1101,http://bigdave44.com/2013/12/13/toughie-1101/,bigdave44 449369,… I’m turned out by first principle (8),RUDIMENT,,17d,2012-06-17,MPP – 001,http://bigdave44.com/2012/06/17/mpp-001-review/,bigdave44 346814,"… I croon to the audience, putting a coat on (5)",ICING,putting a coat on,11a,2016-09-22,Toughie 1678,http://bigdave44.com/2016/09/22/toughie-1678/,bigdave44 476771,… Hollywood’s new lot isn’t altered (10),TINSELTOWN,,13d,2009-08-18,Daily Telegraph 26010,http://bigdave44.com/2009/08/18/dt-26010/,bigdave44 358050,… Greek lacking character to spell ‘aristocrat‘ (7),GRANDEE,aristocrat,17a,2018-01-02,Toughie 1944,http://bigdave44.com/2018/01/02/toughie-1944/,bigdave44 365777,… Greek character turned up with nothing and quietly modelled in open (9),UNOPPOSED,open,14d,2016-10-27,Toughie 1698,http://bigdave44.com/2016/10/27/toughie-1698/,bigdave44 430758,… French one mostly frozen and crisp (7),LACONIC,,18d,2011-11-18,Toughie 670,http://bigdave44.com/2011/11/18/toughie-670/,bigdave44 353191,"… Frank, mentioned in despatches, offering resistance (4)",OHMS,resistance,27d,2016-07-15,Toughie 1639,http://bigdave44.com/2016/07/15/toughie-1639/,bigdave44 479323,… England would triumph with this fellow (5),EDWIN,,24d,2009-03-27,Toughie No 119,http://bigdave44.com/2009/03/27/toughie-no-119/,bigdave44 352993,… Cockney trio released (4),FREE,released,23d,2018-07-13,Toughie 2055,http://bigdave44.com/2018/07/13/toughie-2055/,bigdave44 374644,"… Church officer in charge, sort of cross (6)",CELTIC,sort of cross,29a,2015-05-14,Daily Telegraph 27801,http://bigdave44.com/2015/05/14/dt-27801/,bigdave44 332013,… Bury facing new wingers from Arsenal inside (8),INTERNAL,inside,16a,2018-09-20,Daily Telegraph 28849,http://bigdave44.com/2018/09/20/dt-28849/,bigdave44 381877,… Bishop’s office again declared another Queen (7),SEYMOUR,another Queen,17a,2015-07-16,Toughie 1431,http://bigdave44.com/2015/07/16/toughie-1431/,bigdave44 396166,"… Acura trundled, taking in road avoiding traffic (3,3)",RAT RUN,road avoiding traffic,26a,2015-04-09,Daily Telegraph 27771,http://bigdave44.com/2015/04/09/dt-27771/,bigdave44 308560,… 50% of which heading for evil Fraulein? (4),ILSE,Fraulein?,10a,2020-01-10,Toughie 2635,http://bigdave44.com/2020/01/10/toughie-2635/,bigdave44 619709,"… 1’s mother endlessly praying from the heart, she’s a Saint (4)",MARY,,6d,2022-02-21,Rookie Corner 411,http://bigdave44.com/2022/02/21/rookie-corner-411/,bigdave44 406938,… 1 of 10 here with liquor and ice (10),PONTEFRACT,,9a,2021-01-25,Rookie Corner – 355,http://bigdave44.com/2021/01/25/rookie-corner-355/,bigdave44 409524,… (lavender) when Penny in charge (5),ASPIC,,23a,2020-05-23,NTSPP – 537,http://bigdave44.com/2020/05/23/ntspp-537/,bigdave44 416718,"“‘as Polly gone?” Listening, cat flexed with langour (10)",OCTANGULAR,,19a,2011-12-15,Toughie 685,http://bigdave44.com/2011/12/15/toughie-685/,bigdave44 492718,"“____?” “No, she flew to Indonesia!” (7)",JAKARTA,,13a,2014-10-18,NTSPP – 245,http://bigdave44.com/2014/10/18/ntspp-245/,bigdave44 412019,“Young bodyguard to beat daughter!” – headlines may be seen here? (9),NEWS STAND,,9a,2018-03-12,Rookie Corner – 205,http://bigdave44.com/2018/03/12/rookie-corner-205/,bigdave44 486019,“You men smell. Got to admit that.” (Wellington) (7),GUMBOOT,,1d,2015-04-27,Rookie Corner 055,http://bigdave44.com/2015/04/27/rookie-corner-055/,bigdave44 423080,"“Yes” single ain’t bad – it’s music of an undemanding style (4,9)",EASY LISTENING,it’s music of an undemanding style,5d,2012-12-15,NTSPP – 149,http://bigdave44.com/2012/12/15/ntspp-149/,bigdave44 414987,“Work with colour” announced visual expert (8),OPTICIAN,,13a,2016-10-24,Rookie Corner – 133,http://bigdave44.com/2016/10/24/rookie-corner-133/,bigdave44 635228,"“With this ring … as long as we both …”? (3,6,2,4)",THE CIRCLE OF LIFE,this ring,3d,2022-08-12,Toughie 2904,http://bigdave44.com/2022/08/12/__trashed-2/,bigdave44 347803,“T” arresting “X” operative in “Q” Division? (6),TECHIE,operative in “Q” Division?,22d,2017-07-14,Toughie 1847,http://bigdave44.com/2017/07/14/toughie-1847/,bigdave44 408906,“Trump for Pope!” (4),RUFF,,6a,2019-12-30,Rookie Corner – 299,http://bigdave44.com/2019/12/30/rookie-corner-299/,bigdave44 659204,“Traitor!” read Gene Wilder (8),RENEGADE,,6d,2023-02-20,Rookie Corner 463,http://bigdave44.com/2023/02/20/rookie-corner-463/,bigdave44 496865,“Tool” is derogatory comment when someone has cut line (6),SANDER,,19a,2015-10-17,NTSPP – 297,http://bigdave44.com/2015/10/17/ntspp-297/,bigdave44 437111,“Time’s about to run out” reflected Rebekah Wade at one point? (6),EDITOR,,10a,2012-02-18,NTSPP – 106,http://bigdave44.com/2012/02/18/ntspp-106-review/,bigdave44 487873,"“Times are a changing”: local campaign result, for one? (6)",BYPASS,,10a,2016-01-25,Rookie Corner – 094,http://bigdave44.com/2016/01/25/rookie-corner-094/,bigdave44 496580,“The Hun is on the attack and it is essential to be of one mind” (6),UNISON,,2d,2015-02-16,Rookie Corner 045,http://bigdave44.com/2015/02/16/rookie-corner-045/,bigdave44 433823,“The Essence of Honey-eating” indeed! (3),YEA,,19a,2011-12-25,Double Toughie 100003,http://bigdave44.com/2011/12/25/double-toughie-100003/,bigdave44 413411,"“That’s why I train”, crazy dude getting first place conceded (7,2)",YIELED UP,,15d,2017-09-09,NTSPP – 396,http://bigdave44.com/2017/09/09/ntspp-396/,bigdave44 659590,“Terminal” essentially denotes state of Newmarket in Kentucky for instance (8),MICHIGAN,,16d,2023-03-06,Rookie Corner 465,http://bigdave44.com/2023/03/06/rookie-corner-465/,bigdave44 449122,"“Teletubby with pension irregularity” reveals writer showing malice (6,3)",POISON PEN,,21a,2012-03-03,NTSPP – 108,http://bigdave44.com/2012/03/03/ntspp-108-review/,bigdave44 410536,“Teas?” said Mark (6),BRUISE,Mark,7d,2018-06-23,NTSPP – 437,http://bigdave44.com/2018/06/23/ntspp-437/,bigdave44 489713,“Syria – stop formulated planned! (6),SYSTEM,,21d,2015-05-11,Rookie Corner 057,http://bigdave44.com/2015/05/11/rookie-corner-057/,bigdave44 410393,"“Sundial, Grandad?” (3-5)",OLD TIMER,,9a,2017-08-14,Rookie Corner – 175,http://bigdave44.com/2017/08/14/rookie-corner-175/,bigdave44 494736,“Stocking any London gin?” “A bit!” (5),NYLON,,28a,2015-01-24,NTSPP – 259,http://bigdave44.com/2015/01/24/ntspp-259/,bigdave44 641286,“South Africa Go Sixth” (from The Sun) (6),SATURN,,19d,2022-09-10,NTSPP 657,http://bigdave44.com/2022/09/10/ntspp-657/,bigdave44 456900,"“Sorry, but there’s no room”? (4,7)",FULL APOLOGY,,12d,2009-08-12,Toughie 197,http://bigdave44.com/2009/08/12/toughie-197/,bigdave44 489808,"“Sometimes I used this”, narrated Frost? (5)",RHYME,,9a,2015-11-02,Rookie Corner – 082,http://bigdave44.com/2015/11/02/rookie-corner-082/,bigdave44 487211,"“Some resign if I can’t!” (Lysander, notably) (13)",SIGNIFICANTLY,notably,8d,2014-01-04,NTSPP – 204,http://bigdave44.com/2014/01/04/ntspp-204/,bigdave44 655966,"“So long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen, adieu“. Each brings comfort to a binary couple. (7)",CHEERIO,"So long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen, adieu",21d,2023-02-11,NTSPP 679,http://bigdave44.com/2023/02/11/ntspp-679/,bigdave44 492646,"“Slowhand“, at the double, has a go – I’m included (6)",ADAGIO,Slowhand,8d,2014-01-11,NTSPP – 205,http://bigdave44.com/2014/01/11/ntspp-205/,bigdave44 492992,"“Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?”   The rhythmic pattern Shakespeare’s lines obey (6,10)",IAMBIC PENTAMETER,,7/11d,2014-11-10,Rookie Corner 031,http://bigdave44.com/2014/11/10/rookie-corner-031/,bigdave44 293860,“Sexy Sadie”‘s opening — group unknown (6),STEAMY,Sexy,1a,2021-03-29,Daily Telegraph 29635,http://bigdave44.com/2021/03/29/dt-29635/,bigdave44 469329,"“September’s child’s a-roving, a-roving” (7)",VIRGOAN,,11a,2009-03-24,Toughie No 116,http://bigdave44.com/2009/03/24/toughie-no-116/,bigdave44 414572,"“Sail upwind, Captain!” cried Spooner, in monochrome garment of knotted cloth (5,3)",BLACK TIE,,3d,2018-07-23,Rookie Corner – 224,http://bigdave44.com/2018/07/23/rookie-corner-224/,bigdave44 386023,“S-one me!”? (5),MYNOT,,45d,2015-12-27,Double Toughie 100007,http://bigdave44.com/2015/12/27/double-toughie-100007/,bigdave44 406240,“Rude! We bridled!”…so cleaned up (11),BOWDLERISED,,9d,2019-08-12,Rookie Corner – 279,http://bigdave44.com/2019/08/12/rookie-corner-279/,bigdave44 657992,"“Right”, in enigma, confusingly “left” (9)",REMAINING,left,6d,2023-06-13,Toughie No 3077,http://bigdave44.com/2023/06/13/173406/,bigdave44 637331,“Returns Only” … “Must End Shortly” (just kidding) (7),PLAYFUL,just kidding,19d,2022-09-01,Toughie 2915,http://bigdave44.com/2022/09/01/toughie-2915/,bigdave44 633183,"“Retro” plate way off mark initially for Blair’s book (6,4)",ANIMAL FARM,Blair’s book,11a,2022-07-14,Toughie 2887,http://bigdave44.com/2022/07/14/toughie-2887/,bigdave44 492101,"“Relax,” a thunderous God said (4)",THAW,,24a,2016-05-16,Rookie Corner – 110,http://bigdave44.com/2016/05/16/rookie-corner-110/,bigdave44 413459,“Regret thus” said philosopher (8),ROUSSEAU,,23a,2018-09-24,Rookie Corner – 233,http://bigdave44.com/2018/09/24/rookie-corner-233/,bigdave44 474819,“Red and purple” describing hooter? (3-4),TWO,,1d,2009-05-27,Toughie 153,http://bigdave44.com/2009/05/27/toughie-153/,bigdave44 475481,"“Protect from sun”? Me, I’m off on to island (8)",IMMUNISE,,18d,2009-07-02,Toughie 174,http://bigdave44.com/2009/07/02/toughie-174/,bigdave44 391870,"“PrisonEr’s confinEd spacE” doesn’t have them, so it’s said (6‑4)",LITTLE,PrisonEr’s confinEd spacE,47a,2014-12-25,Double Toughie 100006,http://bigdave44.com/2014/12/25/double-toughie-100006/,bigdave44 453029,“Pink Peach Disaster” one of his films? (9),PECKINPAH,,15d,2013-03-02,NTSPP – 160,http://bigdave44.com/2013/03/02/ntspp-160/,bigdave44 409993,“Perceptive Conservative character that descended into madness” – quoted on the radio (5-7),CLEAR,,13a,2018-10-29,Rookie Corner – 238,http://bigdave44.com/2018/10/29/rookie-corner-238/,bigdave44 404395,“One-day diet” taken from discredited eating program is abandoned (8),SCRAPPED,,16d,2021-02-22,Rookie Corner – 359,http://bigdave44.com/2021/02/22/rookie-corner-359/,bigdave44 469335,"“On The Beach” is where to spot this nameless film star (3,4)",SEA BEAN,,22a,2009-03-24,Toughie No 116,http://bigdave44.com/2009/03/24/toughie-no-116/,bigdave44 415004,"“Oh, harder” lisps excited county youth! (10,3)",SHROPSHIRE LAD,,9d,2016-10-24,Rookie Corner – 133,http://bigdave44.com/2016/10/24/rookie-corner-133/,bigdave44 495671,“No-nonsense” said to describe art of boxing (5),NOBLE,,11a,2014-07-26,NTSPP – 233,http://bigdave44.com/2014/07/26/ntspp-233/,bigdave44 658703,“Needs must” according to police? (8),PERFORCE,,5d,2022-12-12,Rookie Corner 453,http://bigdave44.com/2022/12/12/rookie-corner-453/,bigdave44 630258,“Nautical mile” confusing Emirati (8),MARITIME,Nautical,9a,2022-05-26,Toughie 2859,http://bigdave44.com/2022/05/26/toughie-2859/,bigdave44 437681,“Mum4Dad” boyfriend at last scratched when out cycling (7),ASHFORD,,10a/7d,2012-06-09,NTSPP – 122,http://bigdave44.com/2012/06/09/ntspp-122/,bigdave44 454199,“Move It” – Cliff’s first hit is one that was big in France (7),VICOMTE,,1a,2011-04-09,NTSPP – 061,http://bigdave44.com/2011/04/09/ntspp-061-review/,bigdave44 409392,“More cruel reverse anagrams?”… (7),SEVERER,,1d,2019-05-27,Rookie Corner – 268,http://bigdave44.com/2019/05/27/rookie-corner-268/,bigdave44 489903,“Moore put that up” muttered Cockney intellectual (7),EYEBROW,,25a,2015-12-12,NTSPP – 305,http://bigdave44.com/2015/12/12/ntspp-305/,bigdave44 643542,“Material is Great” Little Richard sung (6),FABRIC,,25a,2022-11-28,Rookie Corner 451,http://bigdave44.com/2022/11/28/rookie-corner-451/,bigdave44 485162,"“Masses are ultimately absorbed by trifles,” say pretentious types (6)",PSEUDS,,14a,2016-02-27,NTSPP – 316,http://bigdave44.com/2016/02/27/ntspp-316/,bigdave44 658326,“Mad Dan” and what “Mate” Cobblers does to him on air? (6),ECCLES,Mad Dan,21d,2023-01-13,Toughie 2992,http://bigdave44.com/2023/01/13/toughie-2992/,bigdave44 412210,“MK Dons sat back – a bloomer” – Manager (10),TASKMASTER,,26a,2017-04-10,Rookie Corner – 157,http://bigdave44.com/2017/04/10/rookie-corner-157/,bigdave44 489694,“Lout Youth of broken Britain” opine leaders (5),YOBBO,,23a,2015-05-11,Rookie Corner 057,http://bigdave44.com/2015/05/11/rookie-corner-057/,bigdave44 485168,“Lispy” duck? That’s just silly (5),DAFFY,,29a,2016-02-27,NTSPP – 316,http://bigdave44.com/2016/02/27/ntspp-316/,bigdave44 488763,“Lie Down” means expert’s Whippet finally getting rank (9),PROSTRATE,,23a,2015-02-23,Rookie Corner 046,http://bigdave44.com/2015/02/23/rookie-corner-046/,bigdave44 466726,"“Let your hair down”, gals, in training for Mayday! (8,6)",DISTRESS SIGNAL,,1a,2009-04-30,Toughie No 138,http://bigdave44.com/2009/04/30/toughie-no-138/,bigdave44 411786,“Leak” misspelt is a vegetable (4),KALE,,15a,2016-11-14,Rookie Corner – 136,http://bigdave44.com/2016/11/14/rookie-corner-136/,bigdave44 639203,"“La Maison” could become major Paris attraction (4,4)",MONA LISA,,9a,2022-03-14,Rookie Corner 414,http://bigdave44.com/2022/03/14/rookie-corner-414/,bigdave44 404736,"“Keep it”, he thinks, exuding characteristic quality (7)",EPITHET,,17a,2021-04-05,Rookie Corner – 365,http://bigdave44.com/2021/04/05/rookie-corner-365/,bigdave44 635218,"“I” put in CATHOLIC with “I” put in IN (8,7)",ELECTRIC CURRENT,“I”,13a,2022-08-12,Toughie 2904,http://bigdave44.com/2022/08/12/__trashed-2/,bigdave44 497615,“I’ll improve your image” is an example put forward (7),PROFFER,,1d,2015-10-19,Rookie Corner – 080,http://bigdave44.com/2015/10/19/rookie-corner-080/,bigdave44 406613,"“It’s very unusual to shoot rifle,” I conceded (5)",FREAK,,25d,2020-04-06,Rookie Corner – 313,http://bigdave44.com/2020/04/06/rookie-corner-313/,bigdave44 420687,"“It’s not natural” and once spoken, stopped working (4)",DYED,,2d,2012-05-26,NTSPP – 120,http://bigdave44.com/2012/05/26/ntspp-120/,bigdave44 488290,“It offers respite from the din” – recommendation for The Listener (7),EARPLUG,,33a,2015-01-05,Rookie Corner 039,http://bigdave44.com/2015/01/05/rookie-corner-039/,bigdave44 407848,"“It hurts,” Edward cheerfully confessed (5,2)",OWNED UP,confessed,5d,2019-08-31,NTSPP – 499,http://bigdave44.com/2019/08/31/ntspp-499/,bigdave44 408425,“In shed” – incomplete alibi for swimmer? (7),HALIBUT,,24a,2020-12-05,NTSPP – 565,http://bigdave44.com/2020/12/05/ntspp-565/,bigdave44 496582,“I hear your friend from the pub is a jailbird!” (6),INMATE,,4d,2015-02-16,Rookie Corner 045,http://bigdave44.com/2015/02/16/rookie-corner-045/,bigdave44 450401,“I drink” — a joke! (3),ONE,,13d,2012-04-21,NTSPP – 115,http://bigdave44.com/2012/04/21/ntspp-115-review/,bigdave44 450005,"“I agree with Nick” man’s not special assistant, surprisingly (8)",SATANIST,,19a,2011-10-01,NTSPP – 086,http://bigdave44.com/2011/10/01/ntspp-086-review/,bigdave44 420676,“He’s an actor and author!” exclaimed Gordon (7),BENNETT,,12a,2012-05-26,NTSPP – 120,http://bigdave44.com/2012/05/26/ntspp-120/,bigdave44 402588,"“He lieth in wait” – first of readings in Gospel, say, by Romeo (6)",LURKER,,21d,2021-07-10,NTSPP 596,http://bigdave44.com/2021/07/10/ntspp-596/,bigdave44 407917,“Hats off!”: mother’s complaint (6),ASTHMA,,5a,2020-07-06,Rookie Corner – 326,http://bigdave44.com/2020/07/06/rookie-corner-326/,bigdave44 402564,“Happy-clappy? Could be a sham!” – critic (11),CHARISMATIC,,11a,2021-07-10,NTSPP 596,http://bigdave44.com/2021/07/10/ntspp-596/,bigdave44 410566,“Hand-me-down” is acceptable but in Rome it’s “pre-loved” (4),USED,,11d,2016-12-12,Rookie Corner – 140,http://bigdave44.com/2016/12/12/rookie-corner-140/,bigdave44 452436,“Guardian for plebs” – Times leader needs to tease one outside the UK (7),TRIBUNE,“Guardian for plebs”,18d,2013-10-26,NTSPP – 194,http://bigdave44.com/2013/10/26/ntspp-194/,bigdave44 496011,"“Good,” states small French comedian in terminus (3,7)",BUS STATION,,3d,2014-09-08,Rookie Corner 022,http://bigdave44.com/2014/09/08/rookie-corner-022/,bigdave44 386025,“Gold ____”: The Minstermen’s midfield over the years (4),KCIT,,52d,2015-12-27,Double Toughie 100007,http://bigdave44.com/2015/12/27/double-toughie-100007/,bigdave44 405915,"“Go defend one-nil lead without Edin Dzeko initially” suggests City leader (3,9)",PEP GUARDIOLA,,11d,2021-01-09,NTSPP – 570,http://bigdave44.com/2021/01/09/ntspp-570/,bigdave44 624803,“Frigid” includes anything “well-ventilated”? (8),DRAUGHTY,“well-ventilated”?,1d,2022-04-08,Toughie 2832,http://bigdave44.com/2022/04/08/toughie-2832/,bigdave44 412324,“Everything Italian is bloody” – a myth? (8),ALLEGORY,,19d,2018-06-04,Rookie Corner – 217,http://bigdave44.com/2018/06/04/rookie-corner-217/,bigdave44 494271,“Drop your weapons” said Mr Fantastic (6),DISARM,,13a,2014-12-06,NTSPP – 252,http://bigdave44.com/2014/12/06/ntspp-252/,bigdave44 386010,“Drink up!” (No one is) (9),NOTABILIS,,16d,2015-12-27,Double Toughie 100007,http://bigdave44.com/2015/12/27/double-toughie-100007/,bigdave44 663038,"“Dead next to contents of side car” – papers might include this (2,4)",ID CARD,papers might include this,28a,2023-01-07,NTSPP 674,http://bigdave44.com/2023/01/07/ntspp-674/,bigdave44 641415,"“Chic” dresses half limp — this adds shine (6,6)",FRENCH POLISH,this adds /shine,30a,2022-08-30,Toughie 2913,http://bigdave44.com/2022/08/30/toughie-2913/,bigdave44 498524,"“Cheers for the Hamburger, spoilsport!” (5)",PROST,,29a,2021-08-09,Rookie Corner 383,http://bigdave44.com/2021/08/09/rookie-corner-383/,bigdave44 415214,“Charioteers staggered when sea parted” – such eloquence (8),RHETORIC,,7d,2016-10-03,Rookie Corner – 130,http://bigdave44.com/2016/10/03/rookie-corner-130/,bigdave44 344796,"“Canoeing”, aka smashing with sushi relish! (6,5)",HOISIN SAUCE,relish,50a,2016-12-28,Double Toughie 100008,http://bigdave44.com/2016/12/28/double-toughie-100008/,bigdave44 494081,“Bug-eyed” overturned original prohibition (4),WASP,,19a,2014-10-06,Rookie Corner 026,http://bigdave44.com/2014/10/06/rookie-corner-026/,bigdave44 483155,“Bringer of Old Age” as funny cabaret act (6),SATURN,,22d,2010-04-24,NTSPP – 011,http://bigdave44.com/2010/04/24/ntspp-011-review/,bigdave44 450398,“Bolt from the blue” is awfully feeble reason University put forward (13),UNFORESEEABLE,,6d,2012-04-21,NTSPP – 115,http://bigdave44.com/2012/04/21/ntspp-115-review/,bigdave44 405218,“Blink first Boris” rejected relationship (4),LINK,,18a,2020-07-27,Rookie Corner – 329,http://bigdave44.com/2020/07/27/rookie-corner-329/,bigdave44 414898,“Be1x? Crazy!” – Souped-up hater of kibitzers (9),XENOPHOBE,,30a,2018-08-13,Rookie Corner – 227,http://bigdave44.com/2018/08/13/rookie-corner-227/,bigdave44 432518,“Ante Up!” no odd melody for D-Day operation (7),NEPTUNE,,9d,2012-07-22,MPP – 002,http://bigdave44.com/2012/07/22/mpp-002-review/,bigdave44 639628,"“Adjust church communion table,” we’re told (5)",ALTER,Adjust,28a,2022-04-26,Toughie 2841,http://bigdave44.com/2022/04/26/toughie-2481-2/,bigdave44 415362,"“A tough patch“, might The Samaritans say? (6)",CALLUS,,12a,2018-01-29,Rookie Corner – 199,http://bigdave44.com/2018/01/29/rookie-corner-199/,bigdave44 413430,“A Storm of Swords” back covers (3),ROW,,25a,2016-06-27,Rookie Corner – 116,http://bigdave44.com/2016/06/27/rookie-corner-116/,bigdave44 413438,"“A Game of Thrones” follows High Society perhaps (7,6)",MUSICAL CHAIRS,,5d,2016-06-27,Rookie Corner – 116,http://bigdave44.com/2016/06/27/rookie-corner-116/,bigdave44 410231,“4” caddy shouted out? (8),BOUNDARY,,25a,2020-12-07,Rookie Corner – 348,http://bigdave44.com/2020/12/07/rookie-corner-348/,bigdave44 475225,"“2000 years minimum in all men undergoing evolution,” one’s admitted (9)",MILLENNIA,,11a,2009-04-01,Toughie No 121,http://bigdave44.com/2009/04/01/toughie-no-121/,bigdave44 443933,’Elpful suggestion stopped fiancé (8),INTENDED,fiancé,14a,2012-10-05,Daily Telegraph 26984,http://bigdave44.com/2012/10/05/dt-2698/,bigdave44 430730,’54 English railway company’s insignia (6),LIVERY,company’s insignia,24d,2012-12-11,Toughie 891,http://bigdave44.com/2012/12/11/toughie-891/,bigdave44 436408,’13 tum’ Pam gets help for monitoring? (8),TYMPANUM,help for monitoring,17d,2013-01-01,Toughie 902,http://bigdave44.com/2013/01/01/toughie-902/,bigdave44 319904,‘… being in charge is ludicrously busy‘ (5),MANIC,ludicrously busy,16d,2019-07-31,Toughie 2272,http://bigdave44.com/2019/07/31/toughie-2272/,bigdave44 326697,‘ostility upset Greek goddess (3),ATE,‘ostility/upset/Greek goddess,21d,2019-04-24,Toughie 2216,http://bigdave44.com/2019/04/24/toughie-2216/,bigdave44 294438,‘ello from Spaniard met by loud Scandinavian? (4),OLAF,Scandinavian,25d,2021-02-19,Toughie 2596,http://bigdave44.com/2021/02/19/toughie-2596/,bigdave44 497337,"‘ell, one is competent and responsible (6)",LIABLE,,22d,2015-08-24,Rookie Corner – 072,http://bigdave44.com/2015/08/24/rookie-corner-072/,bigdave44 413400,"‘e ‘as to look after ‘is missus – indoors, so ‘e says (9)",EASTENDERS,,26a,2017-09-09,NTSPP – 396,http://bigdave44.com/2017/09/09/ntspp-396/,bigdave44 353736,‘angs around for at least a dozen deliveries (5),OVERS,at least a dozen deliveries,22d,2017-01-13,Daily Telegraph 28323,http://bigdave44.com/2017/01/13/dt-28323/,bigdave44 378008,‘andles mischievous kids? (5),ELVES,mischievous kids,24a,2015-01-06,Toughie 1321,http://bigdave44.com/2015/01/06/toughie-1321/,bigdave44 371375,"‘andgun carrier protecting daughter and grandparent, perhaps (7)",OLDSTER,"grandparent, perhaps",24a,2013-07-18,Sunday Telegraph 2699,http://bigdave44.com/2013/07/18/st-2699/,bigdave44 499420,‘Zine on web covering oxygen generator (7),MAGNETO,generator,18d,2021-08-19,Toughie 2699,http://bigdave44.com/2021/08/19/toughie-2699/,bigdave44 443632,"‘Zero yen,’ Judge admitted, is ‘unlike Fagin‘ (3-6)",NON,unlike Fagin,17d,2012-12-25,Double Toughie 100004,http://bigdave44.com/2012/12/25/double-toughie-100004/,bigdave44 478359,"‘Yes, Ezra, we know — shut up!’ (7)",IMPOUND,,1a,2011-07-22,Toughie 602,http://bigdave44.com/2011/07/22/toughie-602/,bigdave44 438781,"‘Wrack’ is Emerson, Lake and Palmer touching rock bottom (4)",KELP,,6a,2011-11-08,Daily Telegraph 26704,http://bigdave44.com/2011/11/08/dt-26704/,bigdave44 374471,‘Word’ for Mac but not Linux? (12),MONOSYLLABLE,‘Word’ for Mac but not Linux?,7d,2015-12-17,Daily Telegraph 27987,http://bigdave44.com/2015/12/17/dt-27987/,bigdave44 356685,‘Woo‘ in ‘wood‘ (5),SPOON,Woo/wood,14d,2018-08-14,Toughie 2072,http://bigdave44.com/2018/08/14/toughie-2072/,bigdave44 310631,‘Woman’ writer? New name in Spanish region (6),LENNON,‘Woman’ writer,1d,2019-03-27,Toughie 2200,http://bigdave44.com/2019/03/27/toughie-2200/,bigdave44 416179,"‘With one’s best behind one’ is going too far (4,3,3)",OVER THE TOP,,27a,2012-02-21,Toughie 723,http://bigdave44.com/2012/02/21/toughie-723/,bigdave44 445016,‘Wind Damaged Most Of Corsica’ — Globe (7),SIROCCO,,19a,2011-12-06,Toughie 679,http://bigdave44.com/2011/12/06/toughie-679/,bigdave44 413730,‘Wife’ in Top Hat dancing in this way by canal (7),TOWPATH,,22a,2017-06-19,Rookie Corner – 167,http://bigdave44.com/2017/06/19/rookie-corner-167/,bigdave44 361560,‘Wheelless car’ gets half column. Fall for it in America (6),AUTUMN,Fall for it in America,20a,2018-06-19,Toughie 2040,http://bigdave44.com/2018/06/19/toughie-2040/,bigdave44 300816,‘What’s good for golfers?’ they tweet (7),BIRDIES,they tweet,5d,2019-07-24,Toughie 2268,http://bigdave44.com/2019/07/24/toughie-2268/,bigdave44 397358,‘What’s for tea?’ Politician cracks open bottle (7),CRUMPET,‘What’s for tea,24a,2016-02-17,Toughie 1553,http://bigdave44.com/2016/02/17/toughie-1553/,bigdave44 416741,"‘What would you like in your sandwich, son?’ ‘— —, please; I’m in the bath‘ (6)",HAMMAM,bath,11a,2013-06-20,Toughie 1000,http://bigdave44.com/2013/06/20/toughie-1000/,bigdave44 303267,"‘Whaam!’ is an example of this work, in part (3,3)",POP ART,‘Whaam!’ is an example of this,19d,2021-01-04,Daily Telegraph 29563,http://bigdave44.com/2021/01/04/dt-29563/,bigdave44 299512,"‘We’re doomed!’ Mainwaring — at last, Fraser finally opens drinks (6)",GONERS,‘We’re doomed!’,4d,2020-12-11,Toughie 2557,http://bigdave44.com/2020/12/11/toughie-2557/,bigdave44 306004,‘Wet’ encompasses a person with left-wing tendencies (6),MAOIST,person with left-wing tendencies,1a,2018-12-13,Toughie 2142,http://bigdave44.com/2018/12/13/toughie-2142/,bigdave44 469961,‘Well done’ sirloin-cut I rejected: Aga not working! (15),CONGRATULATIONS,,1a,2009-11-05,Toughie 246,http://bigdave44.com/2009/11/05/toughie-246/,bigdave44 477353,‘Way to be followed is for every individual’ — European leader (9),TAOISEACH,,16d,2011-03-01,Toughie 519,http://bigdave44.com/2011/03/01/toughie-519/,bigdave44 488540,‘Watch DC’s mate see about cutting what belongs to me and thee’ – Balls? (9),MYTHOLOGY,,15d,2015-05-04,Rookie Corner 056,http://bigdave44.com/2015/05/04/rookie-corner-056/,bigdave44 470457,"‘Was May grey’, asked the detective? (7)",MAIGRET,,16d,2010-03-04,Daily Telegraph 26179,http://bigdave44.com/2010/03/04/dt-26179/,bigdave44 481139,‘Warm and dry’ say the French about part of Africa (7),ALGERIA,,22a,2010-12-29,Toughie 484,http://bigdave44.com/2010/12/29/toughie-484/,bigdave44 488136,‘Wannabe’ when playing in part? (8),ASPIRANT,‘Wannabe’,16d,2014-01-29,Daily Telegraph 27399,http://bigdave44.com/2014/01/29/dt-27399/,bigdave44 382998,‘Waltzing Matilda’ presented by Australian briefly in Adriatic region (8),DALMATIA,Adriatic region,24a,2014-09-26,Daily Telegraph 27600,http://bigdave44.com/2014/09/26/dt-27600/,bigdave44 442399,"‘Wall’, backing Wright’s ultimate record, a hit (7)",PARAPET,,18a,2011-10-25,Toughie 655,http://bigdave44.com/2011/10/25/toughie-655/,bigdave44 330073,‘Waiter and cook’ advert’s about right (7),STEWARD,‘Waiter,13a,2020-02-28,Daily Telegraph 29298,http://bigdave44.com/2020/02/28/dt-29298/,bigdave44 444636,‘Viz’ lover upset by Terry’s death (6),NAMELY,,23d,2011-12-02,Toughie 678,http://bigdave44.com/2011/12/02/toughie-678/,bigdave44 446210,‘Vintage calibre’ — very iffy description of this puzzle! (11),CRUCIVERBAL,description of this puzzle,1a,2013-11-20,Toughie 1087,http://bigdave44.com/2013/11/20/toughie-1087/,bigdave44 437627,"‘Viewable,’ you say, to encourage (6)",INCITE,to encourage,20a,2012-10-25,Toughie 865,http://bigdave44.com/2012/10/25/toughie-865/,bigdave44 487943,‘Victoria’ perhaps a composition of Fats Waller? (10),WATERFALLS,‘Victoria’ perhaps,30a,2014-03-27,Daily Telegraph 27448,http://bigdave44.com/2014/03/27/dt-27448/,bigdave44 346947,‘Vessels’ in title needing changing — it’s a pivotal passage (9),TURNSTILE,it’s a pivotal passage,16d,2017-10-12,Toughie 1898,http://bigdave44.com/2017/10/12/toughie-1898/,bigdave44 411496,‘Vent’ means ducts that provide ventilation (7),AIRWAYS,,4d,2016-11-28,Rookie Corner – 138,http://bigdave44.com/2016/11/28/rookie-corner-138/,bigdave44 454357,"‘Variable after a shower’ etc (7,8)",WEATHER FORECAST,,15a,2010-07-26,Daily Telegraph 26302,http://bigdave44.com/2010/07/26/dt-26302/,bigdave44 346938,"‘Vanguard‘ idle — engaged with refitting (7,4)",LEADING EDGE,Vanguard,27a,2017-10-12,Toughie 1898,http://bigdave44.com/2017/10/12/toughie-1898/,bigdave44 499396,‘U’ is also confused with retro ‘Y’ (7),SLOANEY,‘U’,7a,2021-08-19,Toughie 2699,http://bigdave44.com/2021/08/19/toughie-2699/,bigdave44 450319,‘U’ film that I produced is not concerned with a single religion (5-5),MULTI,not concerned with a single religion,15d,2012-09-16,MPP – 004,http://bigdave44.com/2012/09/16/mpp-004-review/,bigdave44 418462,"‘Ursa’, a Rubens composition? (3,4)",SUN BEAR,,19d,2012-07-18,Toughie 808,http://bigdave44.com/2012/07/18/toughie-808/,bigdave44 642046,"‘Uptight‘ or Chic, ‘Le Freak’? (8)",CHOLERIC,,17,2022-07-10,SP – 009,http://bigdave44.com/2022/07/10/sp-009/,bigdave44 383165,‘Up Up And Away‘ tune endured (8),AIRBORNE,Up Up And Away,13a,2014-08-14,Daily Telegraph 27568,http://bigdave44.com/2014/08/14/dt-27568/,bigdave44 311206,‘Unicorn’ worked to back up with computer from 2001 (7),NARWHAL,‘Unicorn’,28a,2019-10-18,Toughie 2318,http://bigdave44.com/2019/10/18/toughie-2318/,bigdave44 374214,‘Une route secondaire’ in France maybe (6),ABROAD,in France maybe,19d,2015-04-23,Daily Telegraph 27783,http://bigdave44.com/2015/04/23/dt-27783/,bigdave44 486466,‘Uncertain’ being’s here! (10),HEISENBERG,‘Uncertain’ being’s here,3d,2014-07-02,Toughie 1215,http://bigdave44.com/2014/07/02/toughie-1215/,bigdave44 437393,‘Unattached‘ girl’s connected to Greek island (8),DISCRETE,Unattached,12a,2012-09-27,Daily Telegraph 26982,http://bigdave44.com/2012/09/27/dt-26982/,bigdave44 364880,‘Umble character in royal custody (7),KEEPING,custody,9a,2016-12-16,Toughie 1727,http://bigdave44.com/2016/12/16/toughie-1727/,bigdave44 339187,‘Tyger’ with a new spin (6),GYRATE,spin,13a,2018-10-05,Daily Telegraph 28857,http://bigdave44.com/2018/10/05/dt-28857/,bigdave44 441178,‘Two drinks coming up’ — second causes grumbles (7),MURMURS,,4d,2012-08-08,Toughie 820,http://bigdave44.com/2012/08/08/toughie-820/,bigdave44 478575,‘Two Little Boys’ one has to suffer! (6),VICTIM,,2d,2010-12-09,Daily Telegraph 26419,http://bigdave44.com/2010/12/09/dt-26419/,bigdave44 493388,‘Twist and Shout’ on the radio? That’s odd (9),SCREWBALL,,25a,2014-06-07,NTSPP – 226,http://bigdave44.com/2014/06/07/ntspp-226/,bigdave44 397177,"‘Twelfth Night’ character explosive? Not half, involving leader in Illyria (5)",VIOLA,‘Twelfth Night’ character,20a,2015-03-31,Daily Telegraph 27763,http://bigdave44.com/2015/03/31/dt-27763/,bigdave44 388971,"‘Turn right‘ for chips, say? (4,5)",SIDE ORDER,"‘Turn right/chips, say",26a,2016-05-04,Toughie 1597,http://bigdave44.com/2016/05/04/toughie-1597/,bigdave44 453404,‘Turbulent priest’ due for infamy (9),DISREPUTE,,12a,2011-01-06,Daily Telegraph 26442,http://bigdave44.com/2011/01/06/dt-26442/,bigdave44 430051,‘Trouble in Paradise’ wasting older cast (3),ADO,Trouble,16d,2013-03-06,Toughie 939,http://bigdave44.com/2013/03/06/toughie-939/,bigdave44 297114,‘Trouble and strife’ should get album maybe — or daughter? (7),DISCORD,‘Trouble and strife’,10a,2021-03-26,Daily Telegraph 29633,http://bigdave44.com/2021/03/26/dt-29633/,bigdave44 469466,‘Trees’ has T at the front (5),FIRST,,6d,2011-02-10,Toughie 509,http://bigdave44.com/2011/02/10/toughie-509/,bigdave44 358072,"‘Treatment,’ they say crossly, ‘is included’ (7)",THERAPY,Treatment,22d,2018-01-02,Toughie 1944,http://bigdave44.com/2018/01/02/toughie-1944/,bigdave44 334202,"‘Trash that large skirt,’ one states candidly (8-6)",STRAIGHT,one states candidly,19a,2016-05-31,Toughie 1612,http://bigdave44.com/2016/05/31/toughie-1612/,bigdave44 418563,‘Transport Brits out of Oz!’ gets backing? (5),MOPED,,28a,2011-08-03,Toughie 608,http://bigdave44.com/2011/08/03/toughie-608/,bigdave44 295425,"‘Trajan’, Glyndebourne somewhat discordant (6)",JANGLY,discordant,24d,2021-04-07,Toughie 2622,http://bigdave44.com/2021/04/07/toughie-2622/,bigdave44 418450,‘Tower’ beers happen to lack stoppers (7),KEEPERS,,1d,2012-07-18,Toughie 808,http://bigdave44.com/2012/07/18/toughie-808/,bigdave44 394474,"‘Topple Tunisia’ ordered Roman governor (7,6)",PONTIUS PILATE,Roman governor,12a,2015-12-24,Daily Telegraph 27989,http://bigdave44.com/2015/12/24/dt-27989/,bigdave44 361927,"‘Topping‘ is removing, removing top (6)",OFFING,Topping,5a,2018-05-10,Toughie 2018,http://bigdave44.com/2018/05/10/toughie-2018/,bigdave44 485393,‘Too quaint’ possibly identifies this (9),QUOTATION,this,15d,2014-07-30,Daily Telegraph 27555,http://bigdave44.com/2014/07/30/dt-27555/,bigdave44 352367,‘Ton‘ that was once part of a county? (7),HUNDRED,Ton,5d,2018-05-09,Daily Telegraph 28734,http://bigdave44.com/2018/05/09/dt-28734/,bigdave44 380321,"‘Tommy’ is a film based on a stage production (7,5)",PRIVATE LIVES,a film based on a stage production,16a,2014-07-29,Daily Telegraph 27554,http://bigdave44.com/2014/07/29/dt-27554/,bigdave44 402317,"‘Tom ended drunk’, copper intervening put down on paper (10)",DOCUMENTED,put down on paper,8d,2019-01-11,Daily Telegraph 28945,http://bigdave44.com/2019/01/11/dt-28945/,bigdave44 453407,‘Toffees’ always put weight on (7),EVERTON,,16a,2011-01-06,Daily Telegraph 26442,http://bigdave44.com/2011/01/06/dt-26442/,bigdave44 478320,"‘To Dad — nice one’, possibly (10)",DEDICATION,,8d,2010-11-10,Toughie 456,http://bigdave44.com/2010/11/10/toughie-456/,bigdave44 474109,‘Titanic’ is romantic and also terrible (12),ASTRONOMICAL,,28a,2009-07-07,Daily Telegraph 25974,http://bigdave44.com/2009/07/07/dt-25974/,bigdave44 436093,"‘Time’, track’s gripping Queen previews (8)",TRAILERS,,15d,2012-04-05,Daily Telegraph 26832,http://bigdave44.com/2012/04/05/dt-26832/,bigdave44 316050,‘Time’ ultimately granted uniform allowance (8),DURATION,Time’,19a,2019-12-20,Daily Telegraph 29234,http://bigdave44.com/2019/12/20/dt-29234/,bigdave44 426239,‘Time’ magazine’s absorbent sheets (7),TISSUES,absorbent sheets,5d,2013-06-27,Daily Telegraph 27215,http://bigdave44.com/2013/06/27/dt-27215/,bigdave44 491833,‘Time’ following American phraseology (5),USAGE,phraseology,16a,2014-01-23,Daily Telegraph 27394,http://bigdave44.com/2014/01/23/dt-37394/,bigdave44 451379,‘Time’ certain to show deletion (7),ERASURE,deletion,18d,2013-03-14,Daily Telegraph 27125,http://bigdave44.com/2013/03/14/dt-27125/,bigdave44 339628,‘Times’ taken past American customs (6),USAGES,customs,29a,2018-02-08,Daily Telegraph 28657,http://bigdave44.com/2018/02/08/dt-28657/,bigdave44 318447,‘Times’ makes the connection between factors in this action (11),MULTIPLYING,this action,6d,2019-02-22,Daily Telegraph 28976,http://bigdave44.com/2019/02/22/dt-28976/,bigdave44 425843,"‘Time!’ Getting busy, jog drunk for beer mugs (4-4)",TOBY,beer mugs,18d,2013-08-15,Daily Telegraph 27257,http://bigdave44.com/2013/08/15/dt-27257/,bigdave44 347652,"‘Time it right’, he ruled (4)",TSAR,he ruled,25d,2018-03-23,Toughie 1991,http://bigdave44.com/2018/03/23/toughie-1991/,bigdave44 467115,"‘Tied’ to the past, as you might say? (3-6)",OLD,,26a,2011-04-15,Daily Telegraph 26527,http://bigdave44.com/2011/04/15/dt-26527/,bigdave44 418119,‘Three Men In A Boat’ perhaps vaunted (4),CREW,,26d,2012-11-13,Daily Telegraph 27022,http://bigdave44.com/2012/11/13/dt-27022/,bigdave44 497385,‘Thousand!’ our star announced (8),GRANDSON,,8d,2015-05-25,Rookie Corner 059,http://bigdave44.com/2015/05/25/rookie-corner-059/,bigdave44 386103,"‘This plant is yellow,’ child is told (6)",ORCHID,plant,22a,2014-07-24,Toughie 1228,http://bigdave44.com/2014/07/24/toughie-1228/,bigdave44 360252,‘Thing’ minus 100 as an arithmetical process (8),ADDITION,an arithmetical process,17d,2016-12-07,Toughie 1721,http://bigdave44.com/2016/12/07/toughie-1721/,bigdave44 499540,‘They’re divine’ — some obsessed dog-lovers reflected (9),GODDESSES,‘They’re divine’,13a,2021-09-03,Daily Telegraph 29771,http://bigdave44.com/2021/09/03/dt-29771/,bigdave44 494971,‘They give us mutton during Yuletide’ we sniff (4),EWES,,12a,2015-12-14,Rookie Corner – 088,http://bigdave44.com/2015/12/14/rookie-corner-088/,bigdave44 463707,"‘The stone is perhaps flawed,’ I interposed (8 )",SAPPHIRE,,7d,2009-12-30,Toughie 276,http://bigdave44.com/2009/12/30/toughie-276/,bigdave44 433027,‘The point of the moon is…’ leads to controversy under Sartrian philosophy (4),CUSP,,1d,2011-09-27,Daily Telegraph 26668,http://bigdave44.com/2011/09/27/dt-26668/,bigdave44 482170,‘The mountain goat’ — concise autobiography of anonymous countryman? (4),IBEX,,24a,2009-10-28,Toughie 241,http://bigdave44.com/2009/10/28/toughie-241/,bigdave44 455481,"‘The horse fly,’ you add, ‘returned’ (7)",MUSTANG,,21a,2009-06-05,Toughie 159,http://bigdave44.com/2009/06/05/toughie-159/,bigdave44 298282,"‘The hell’ seen in inferno, near this (2,5)",ON EARTH,‘The hell’,8a,2021-01-27,Sunday Telegraph 3091,http://bigdave44.com/2021/01/27/st-3091/,bigdave44 473511,"‘The end of inflammation confirmed…’ (see 12) (2,2)",IT IS,,20d,2009-12-25,Toughie 100001,http://bigdave44.com/2009/12/25/toughie-100001/,bigdave44 306091,"‘The Sun’, perhaps insane carrying a Sun article (8)",MASTHEAD,"‘The Sun’, perhaps",4a,2018-11-01,Daily Telegraph 28885,http://bigdave44.com/2018/11/01/dt-28885/,bigdave44 420420,‘The Singing Detective’ can start to grate (8),CHANTING,The Singing,14a,2013-09-14,NTSPP – 188,http://bigdave44.com/2013/09/14/ntspp-188/,bigdave44 377708,‘The Samurai’ cast is unprofessional (10),AMATEURISH,unprofessional,1a,2015-09-24,Daily Telegraph 27915,http://bigdave44.com/2015/09/24/dt-27915/,bigdave44 382229,‘The Queen’ film previously play (7),FLICKER,play,21d,2014-09-25,Daily Telegraph 27604,http://bigdave44.com/2014/09/25/dt-27604/,bigdave44 344547,‘The Mount’ — a suitable address for a cardinal (8),EMINENCE,‘The Mount’/suitable address for a cardinal,4a,2016-09-05,Daily Telegraph 28211,http://bigdave44.com/2016/09/05/dt-28211/,bigdave44 425675,‘The Marksman’ does for American actor! (6),SNIPES,‘The Marksman’ does/American actor,20d,2013-04-04,Daily Telegraph 27143,http://bigdave44.com/2013/04/04/dt-27143/,bigdave44 638607,"‘The Lady’s not for Burning’, one’s opening shows? (7)",PARASOL,,1d,2013-10-24,Toughie 1072,http://bigdave44.com/2013/10/24/toughie-1072/,bigdave44 342392,‘The Joshua Tree’ — carbon copy by half of U2 in a year looking back (5),YUCCA,‘The Joshua Tree’,10a,2017-07-19,Toughie 1849,http://bigdave44.com/2017/07/19/toughie-1849/,bigdave44 480719,‘The Hobbit’ — a book filled with restraint (5),TABOO,,22a,2010-12-02,Toughie 469,http://bigdave44.com/2010/12/02/toughie-469/,bigdave44 469979,‘The Go-Between’: Losey’s first with Italian oddly used to bracket central episodes (7),LIAISON,,5d,2009-11-05,Toughie 246,http://bigdave44.com/2009/11/05/toughie-246/,bigdave44 351709,‘The Go-Between‘: novel to admire or ‘arid tome’? (8),MEDIATOR,‘The Go-Between,20a,2017-04-19,Toughie 1797,http://bigdave44.com/2017/04/19/toughie-1797/,bigdave44 429929,‘The Game’ from Queen contained in discs (8),ROUNDERS,,1d,2012-03-22,Daily Telegraph 26820,http://bigdave44.com/2012/03/22/dt-26820/,bigdave44 306363,"‘The First Lady of the Theatre’, as Charles II said, eyeing up his mistress’s oranges? (7)",CORNELL,‘The First Lady of the Theatre’,13a,2019-12-26,Double Toughie 100011,http://bigdave44.com/2019/12/26/double-toughie-100011/,bigdave44 441411,"‘The Essence Of Scottish Diet’ sold to real freak (6,4)",ROLLED OATS,,3d,2012-01-12,Daily Telegraph 26760,http://bigdave44.com/2012/01/12/dt-26760/,bigdave44 301463,"‘The Arrow’, say, is second in race (7)",MISSILE,"‘The Arrow’, say",23d,2019-12-13,Toughie 2350,http://bigdave44.com/2019/12/13/toughie-2350/,bigdave44 340474,"‘That’s outrageous,’ (holds drink up), ‘you can’t charge for this!’ (7)",FREEBIE,‘you can’t charge for this!’,18d,2017-05-24,Toughie 1817,http://bigdave44.com/2017/05/24/toughie-1817/,bigdave44 617421,"‘That’s disgusting,’ said this Greek character (3)",PHI,Greek character,24a,2022-02-10,Daily Telegraph 29907,http://bigdave44.com/2022/02/10/dt-29907/,bigdave44 331330,‘That ain’t no lady’? Bad English (4),MALE,‘That ain’t no lady’?,20a,2016-08-30,Toughie 1664,http://bigdave44.com/2016/08/30/toughie-1664-2/,bigdave44 402253,‘Thank Heaven!’ (clutches cross) (4),ANKH,cross,1d,2020-08-05,Toughie 2483,http://bigdave44.com/2020/08/05/toughie-2483/,bigdave44 424655,‘Tender parts‘ or what you see cradling them? (6),QUOTES,Tender parts/what you see cradling them,15a,2013-06-28,Toughie 1005,http://bigdave44.com/2013/06/28/toughie-1005/,bigdave44 351995,"‘Tempest‘ failing on the road, male drops out (7)",TORNADO,‘Tempest,19d,2017-06-15,Toughie 1830,http://bigdave44.com/2017/06/15/toughie-1830/,bigdave44 294894,"‘Telegraph’ work — it involved high-level performer (9,6)",TIGHTROPE WALKER,high-level performer,2d,2021-05-24,Daily Telegraph 29683,http://bigdave44.com/2021/05/24/dt-29683/,bigdave44 400802,"‘Tea?’, with smile causing vexation (7)",CHAGRIN,vexation,11a,2014-12-11,Toughie 1308,http://bigdave44.com/2014/12/11/toughie-1308/,bigdave44 442680,"‘Tass’, long spreading a Gorbachev initiative (8)",GLASNOST,,17d,2012-01-03,Daily Telegraph 26752,http://bigdave44.com/2012/01/03/dt-26752/,bigdave44 314992,"‘Tapestry’ remaining one of the greatest albums ever (7,2,3,4)",HANGING ON THE WALL,‘Tapestry’,12d/17d,2019-05-15,Toughie 2228,http://bigdave44.com/2019/05/15/toughie-2228/,bigdave44 410411,"‘S’? A radical’s instruction to find this. (6,4)",SQUARE ROOT,,8d,2017-08-14,Rookie Corner – 175,http://bigdave44.com/2017/08/14/rookie-corner-175/,bigdave44 495468,‘Sweet‘ clued badly by third of setters (6),DULCET,Sweet,12a,2014-05-27,Daily Telegraph 27500,http://bigdave44.com/2014/05/27/dt-27500/,bigdave44 415681,‘Surrender‘ — Romeo’s words? (12),RENUNCIATION,Surrender,10d,2013-06-26,Toughie 1003,http://bigdave44.com/2013/06/26/toughie-1003/,bigdave44 312130,"‘Surprise!’, like host in broadcast (8)",ASTONISH,Surprise,16d,2020-04-30,Daily Telegraph 29351,http://bigdave44.com/2020/04/30/dt-29351/,bigdave44 457622,‘Super’ in Police Department patrolled (5),PACED,,26a,2011-02-08,Toughie 507,http://bigdave44.com/2011/02/08/toughie-507/,bigdave44 475527,‘Sun’ with sizeable model (6),SAMPLE,,23a,2011-05-19,Daily Telegraph 26556,http://bigdave44.com/2011/05/19/dt-26556/,bigdave44 468481,‘Sun’ with dire spread guaranteed (7),INSURED,,1a,2009-12-08,Daily Telegraph 26106,http://bigdave44.com/2009/12/08/dt-26106/,bigdave44 375469,‘Sun’ issue creating agitation (8),SEDITION,agitation,7d,2014-12-11,Daily Telegraph 27670,http://bigdave44.com/2014/12/11/dt-27670/,bigdave44 376418,"‘Sun’ involved in junk communication before news, finally, in brief spurts (6)",SPASMS,brief spurts,5a,2014-07-31,Daily Telegraph 27556,http://bigdave44.com/2014/07/31/dt-27556/,bigdave44 318440,‘Sun‘ reveals traitors from the East (4),STAR,Sun,24a,2019-02-22,Daily Telegraph 28976,http://bigdave44.com/2019/02/22/dt-28976/,bigdave44 443314,"‘Stupid boy’ will be brought before teachers, that’s very plain (9)",PIKESTAFF,very plain,3d,2012-12-07,Daily Telegraph 27043,http://bigdave44.com/2012/12/07/dt-27043/,bigdave44 304616,‘Stuff I supply’ essentially implies ‘what one can get hold of‘ (7),FISTFUL,‘what one can get hold of,1a,2019-11-17,MPP 090,http://bigdave44.com/2019/11/17/mpp-090-review/,bigdave44 366763,"‘Stubborner’, in essence, describes American obstinacy (10)",ORNERINESS,American obstinacy,14a,2016-11-10,Toughie 1706,http://bigdave44.com/2016/11/10/toughie-1706/,bigdave44 342217,‘Stormy Weather’ overwhelms a songster (8),WHEATEAR,songster,8a,2017-09-22,Daily Telegraph 28534,http://bigdave44.com/2017/09/22/dt-28534/,bigdave44 492149,‘Stop’ on vacuum cleaner (6),HOOVER,vacuum cleaner,9a,2014-02-14,Toughie 1137,http://bigdave44.com/2014/02/14/toughie-1137/,bigdave44 330809,‘Steep’ is term to describe ski-trail (5),PISTE,ski-trail,20a,2019-08-22,Toughie 2285,http://bigdave44.com/2019/08/22/toughie-2285/,bigdave44 494163,‘Start working with computers?’ I scoffed (8),INITIATE,,7d,2016-04-04,Rookie Corner – 104,http://bigdave44.com/2016/04/04/rookie-corner-104/,bigdave44 377411,‘Standard’ therefore will be touching on ruin of Athens (9),PARTHENON,ruin of Athens,11a,2014-09-09,Daily Telegraph 27590,http://bigdave44.com/2014/09/09/dt-27590/,bigdave44 399393,"‘Standard’ has jerk finally back on list for transfer disrupting the football club (7,7)",PARTICK THISTLE,football club,14a/16a,2014-11-26,Toughie 1299,http://bigdave44.com/2014/11/26/toughie-1299/,bigdave44 388964,"‘Stand up straight‘ in hole? (4,5)",TALL ORDER,‘Stand up straight/hole,13a,2016-05-04,Toughie 1597,http://bigdave44.com/2016/05/04/toughie-1597/,bigdave44 302692,‘Spitting Image’ somewhat left-wing? (4),TWIN,‘Spitting Image’,26d,2019-11-21,Toughie 2337,http://bigdave44.com/2019/11/21/toughie-2337/,bigdave44 442633,"‘Spectator’, or Sunday newspaper? (8)",OBSERVER,,14a,2011-08-23,Daily Telegraph 26638,http://bigdave44.com/2011/08/23/dt-26638/,bigdave44 456700,"‘Spectacles,’ you dictate, ‘in quotes’ (5)",CITES,,16d,2010-08-10,Toughie 403,http://bigdave44.com/2010/08/10/toughie-403/,bigdave44 360641,‘Sparky’ strip went in dying form of publication? (9),NEWSPRINT,dying form of publication,15d,2016-06-24,Toughie 1627,http://bigdave44.com/2016/06/24/toughie-1627/,bigdave44 471097,"‘Sovereign’ with Peter, say, in the saddle, is very impressive (8)",STONKING,,19d,2010-09-24,Toughie 430,http://bigdave44.com/2010/09/24/toughie-430/,bigdave44 596237,"‘Sovereign Bakeries’ failing, remain closed down (6)",KAISER,Sovereign,13a,2021-10-28,Toughie 2739,http://bigdave44.com/2021/10/28/toughie-2739/,bigdave44 327087,‘Soppy Chops’ gets half of kisses planted by Henry (7),MAWKISH,,26a,2019-01-16,Toughie 2160,http://bigdave44.com/2019/01/16/toughie-2160/,bigdave44 437417,‘Some money’ donated by the customer (4),ECUS,,10a,2012-05-11,Toughie 770,http://bigdave44.com/2012/05/11/toughie-770/,bigdave44 436963,‘Some Like It Hot’ man (5),KEITH,,24d,2012-06-02,NTSPP – 121,http://bigdave44.com/2012/06/02/ntspp-121/,bigdave44 303175,‘Solvers need this book’ (The Sun’s ruling) (10),BRAINPOWER,Solvers need this,13d,2019-09-06,Toughie 2294,http://bigdave44.com/2019/09/06/toughie-2294/,bigdave44 350466,‘Sole‘ used in pun I queried (6),UNIQUE,Sole,11a,2016-08-26,Daily Telegraph 28198,http://bigdave44.com/2016/08/26/dt-28198/,bigdave44 440261,"‘Softly, softly’ lion’s caged, under a Syrian city (6)",ALEPPO,Syrian city,20d,2013-04-05,Toughie 957,http://bigdave44.com/2013/04/05/toughie-957/,bigdave44 302671,‘Soapsuds’ oddly lacking as piece of work (4),OPUS,piece of work,21a,2019-11-21,Toughie 2337,http://bigdave44.com/2019/11/21/toughie-2337/,bigdave44 481145,"‘So sorry!’ — vehement apology to all and sundry (5,7,3)",EVERY MOTHER,,30a,2010-12-29,Toughie 484,http://bigdave44.com/2010/12/29/toughie-484/,bigdave44 362547,‘Snoopy’ characters (10),BUSYBODIES,‘Snoopy’ characters,12d,2016-11-28,Daily Telegraph 28283,http://bigdave44.com/2016/11/28/dt-28283/,bigdave44 460732,‘Snoop before loop’ — beginner’s second-rate poetry (8),DOGGEREL,,21a,2011-01-20,Toughie 497,http://bigdave44.com/2011/01/20/toughie-497/,bigdave44 443589,‘Smooth Criminal’ about one’s point of no return (7),RUBICON,point of no return,9a,2012-08-16,Daily Telegraph 26946,http://bigdave44.com/2012/08/16/dt-26946/,bigdave44 341351,‘Small’ bet with grand in boastful style (7),SWAGGER,boastful style,21d,2018-02-01,Daily Telegraph 28651,http://bigdave44.com/2018/02/01/dt-28651/,bigdave44 419576,‘Smallbone‘ is mostly just a pest (6),STAPES,Smallbone,16a,2013-12-13,Toughie 1101,http://bigdave44.com/2013/12/13/toughie-1101/,bigdave44 476203,‘Small step’ before second in Apollo 11? (9),SPACESHIP,,19a,2011-02-24,Daily Telegraph 26484,http://bigdave44.com/2011/02/24/dt-26484/,bigdave44 473266,"‘Slides’ are ‘photographs’, you say (6)",CHUTES,,3d,2009-11-11,Toughie 249,http://bigdave44.com/2009/11/11/toughie-249/,bigdave44 328976,‘Slave Queen’ depicted in science fiction (4),SERF,,9d,2018-10-26,Daily Telegraph 28875,http://bigdave44.com/2018/10/26/dt-28875/,bigdave44 639352,‘Skin cyst infant’ duly requires left hand surgery immediately (9),INSTANTLY,,11a,2022-03-28,Rookie Corner 416,http://bigdave44.com/2022/03/28/rookie-corner-416/,bigdave44 357232,"‘Skill, eradication’ describes one (6)",KILLER,"‘Skill, eradication’ describes one",6d,2016-11-17,Daily Telegraph 28274,http://bigdave44.com/2016/11/17/dt-28274/,bigdave44 472780,‘Sir’ canes new form for indecency (8),RACINESS,,7a,2010-08-03,Daily Telegraph 26309,http://bigdave44.com/2010/08/03/dt-26309/,bigdave44 335136,‘Single maiden should go around clubs’ is the wrong thing to say (8),SOLECISM,the wrong thing to say,5a,2018-08-29,Toughie 2081,http://bigdave44.com/2018/08/29/toughie-2081/,bigdave44 451541,‘Singing’ covered in empty tasteless bling (9),TRAPPINGS,,24a,2011-10-27,Daily Telegraph 26694,http://bigdave44.com/2011/10/27/dt-26694/,bigdave44 475551,"‘Singer in arrears regularly’ cited property agent for Jackson, Miss? (7)",REALTOR,,12a,2010-11-04,Toughie 453,http://bigdave44.com/2010/11/04/toughie-453/,bigdave44 354533,"‘Sing live!’ — line offered by ticket-seller (4,3)",BELT OUT,Sing,1d,2017-06-28,Toughie 1837,http://bigdave44.com/2017/06/28/toughie-1837/,bigdave44 297824,"‘Simply patterned’ encountered in Virgilian poem, not good the second time (9)",GEOMETRIC,‘Simply patterned’,16a,2021-02-24,Toughie 2598,http://bigdave44.com/2021/02/24/toughie-2598/,bigdave44 300335,‘Silence of Lambs’ gets put on in Oxford theatre (10),SHELDONIAN,Oxford theatre,11a,2020-06-24,Toughie 2459,http://bigdave44.com/2020/06/24/toughie-2459/,bigdave44 414674,‘Silence in court’ game (6),SQUASH,,5a,2016-10-22,NTSPP – 350,http://bigdave44.com/2016/10/22/ntspp-350/,bigdave44 496089,"‘Sick’ perhaps, shocking treatment for slang (7)",DIALECT,slang,5d,2014-02-11,Toughie 1134,http://bigdave44.com/2014/02/11/toughie-1134/,bigdave44 394630,‘Sickening’ quote first person brought up (6),EMETIC,‘Sickening’,1d,2015-10-30,Toughie 1492,http://bigdave44.com/2015/10/30/toughie-1492/,bigdave44 477911,‘Shout’ perhaps polished off following pop star’s return (7),ULULATE,,20d,2011-04-06,Toughie 540,http://bigdave44.com/2011/04/06/toughie-540/,bigdave44 441008,‘Shot’ — small drink for small talk (6),GOSSIP,small talk,3d,2012-10-24,Daily Telegraph 27005,http://bigdave44.com/2012/10/24/dt-27005/,bigdave44 383168,‘Shop Around’ bringing to mind teenage dances (4),HOPS,teenage dances,20a,2014-08-14,Daily Telegraph 27568,http://bigdave44.com/2014/08/14/dt-27568/,bigdave44 364592,‘Shocked‘ almost certainly peeped hiding Sun (9),SURPRISED,Shocked,2d,2016-07-07,Daily Telegraph 28160,http://bigdave44.com/2016/07/07/dt-28160/,bigdave44 306391,"‘She’ll make, she’ll profess/An elegant dress’ (Observe the poet within me) (7)",MODISTE,,58a,2019-12-26,Double Toughie 100011,http://bigdave44.com/2019/12/26/double-toughie-100011/,bigdave44 337764,"‘Sherlock’ is under water, topless, getting supplies (6)",VIANDS,supplies,5d,2017-04-26,Toughie 1801,http://bigdave44.com/2017/04/26/toughie-1801/,bigdave44 342660,‘Setter-off’ finally reached school by a hill (9),DETONATOR,‘Setter-off’,19a,2016-07-22,Daily Telegraph 28173,http://bigdave44.com/2016/07/22/dt-28173/,bigdave44 343873,"‘Self-sacrifice’ commonplace under Capone, say … (8)",ALTRUISM,‘Self-sacrifice’,16d,2016-06-01,Toughie 1613,http://bigdave44.com/2016/06/01/toughie-1613/,bigdave44 373257,‘Seize‘ is a number (6),CLUTCH,Seize/a number,28a,2014-11-07,Toughie 1289,http://bigdave44.com/2014/11/07/toughie-1289/,bigdave44 408396,‘Seized by Rioja’ or ‘Tasting from the Heart‘ (6),AORTAS,,22a,2020-09-28,Rookie Corner – 338,http://bigdave44.com/2020/09/28/rookie-corner-338/,bigdave44 421264,‘Second stroke’ in doctor’s writing? (6),SCRAWL,doctor’s writing,19a,2014-01-01,Daily Telegraph 27375,http://bigdave44.com/2014/01/01/dt-27375/,bigdave44 386693,‘Scum‘ — ultimately obnoxious (4),SLAG,Scum,7d,2014-08-15,Daily Telegraph 27569,http://bigdave44.com/2014/08/15/dt-27569/,bigdave44 381447,‘Scientific Equipment Solved Crime!’ — scoop (10),MICROSCOPE,‘Scientific Equipment,1a,2016-03-22,Daily Telegraph 28068,http://bigdave44.com/2016/03/22/dt-28068/,bigdave44 638538,‘Science‘ of garden feature incorporating water centrally (8),ROCKETRY,Science,18a,2018-07-05,Toughie 2050,http://bigdave44.com/2018/07/05/toughie-2050/,bigdave44 326890,‘Schon Rosmarin’ — oddly right for such a craft (7),CORSAIR,a craft,3d,2018-10-18,Toughie 2110,http://bigdave44.com/2018/10/18/toughie-2110/,bigdave44 489283,"‘Scandal’, record by Queen with polish (9)",DISCREDIT,‘Scandal’,4d,2014-06-05,Toughie 1200,http://bigdave44.com/2014/06/05/toughie-1200/,bigdave44 353178,"‘Scalpel … Forceps … Forceps PLEASE, nurse!’ Perhaps they’re stressed (9,5)",OPERATIVE WORDS,Perhaps they’re stressed,1d,2016-07-15,Toughie 1639,http://bigdave44.com/2016/07/15/toughie-1639/,bigdave44 440531,‘Sausage Skin: Theory and Science’ or the study of 20s? (10),SEISMOLOGY,,26a,2012-04-04,Toughie 748,http://bigdave44.com/2012/04/04/toughie-748/,bigdave44 318127,‘Safe space’ could be a yard in shanty town (6),ASYLUM,‘Safe space’,27a,2019-11-14,Toughie 2333,http://bigdave44.com/2019/11/14/toughie-2333/,bigdave44 428218,‘Sad Club’ with name like that’s dead (12),DISCONSOLATE,‘Sad,11d,2013-01-08,Daily Telegraph 27069,http://bigdave44.com/2013/01/08/dt-27069/,bigdave44 318431,"‘Run, I’ve seen a mouse!’ — that creates a stink (4)",REEK,stink,9a,2019-02-22,Daily Telegraph 28976,http://bigdave44.com/2019/02/22/dt-28976/,bigdave44 442620,‘Ruling classes against lower classes’ providing recurrent subject matter (6),THEMED,providing recurrent subject matter,8d,2013-10-04,Toughie 1061,http://bigdave44.com/2013/10/04/toughie-1061/,bigdave44 631329,"‘Rude butcher!’ — aggrieved customers often scream it (4,6)",BLUE MURDER,aggrieved customers often scream it,18a,2022-07-01,Daily Telegraph 30028,http://bigdave44.com/2022/07/01/dt-30028/,bigdave44 397137,‘Rotten Blatter’ — almost habitual response (6),SEPTIC,Rotten,22d,2015-12-31,Toughie 1526,http://bigdave44.com/2015/12/31/toughie-1526/,bigdave44 418453,‘Roots’: Wesker’s third after final showings of ‘Chicken Soup’ — East twice featured therein (5),NEEPS,,4d,2012-07-18,Toughie 808,http://bigdave44.com/2012/07/18/toughie-808/,bigdave44 437986,‘Rooney almost abandoned United?’ Sun’s demanding (7),ONEROUS,demanding,7d,2013-01-03,Toughie 904,http://bigdave44.com/2013/01/03/toughie-904/,bigdave44 432895,‘Room At The Top’ is at the core of narrative Fifties fiction and genuinely parochial (5),ATTIC,,5d,2012-02-16,Toughie 721,http://bigdave44.com/2012/02/16/toughie-721/,bigdave44 446967,"‘Rock‘ perhaps, a drug (8)",ASTEROID,Rock,15a,2012-12-13,Daily Telegraph 27048,http://bigdave44.com/2012/12/13/dt-27048/,bigdave44 418105,‘Rocky’ a bad role inspiring great affection (8),ADORABLE,inspiring great affection,2d,2012-11-13,Daily Telegraph 27022,http://bigdave44.com/2012/11/13/dt-27022/,bigdave44 348397,"‘Rock the Casbah’ covers in Skegness? (5,4)",BEACH HATS,covers in Skegness,27a,2018-03-14,Toughie 1985,http://bigdave44.com/2018/03/14/toughie-1985/,bigdave44 426293,"‘River in Twilight’, not Eyck’s last (5)",INDUS,‘River,2d,2013-03-19,Daily Telegraph 27129,http://bigdave44.com/2013/03/19/dt-27129/,bigdave44 479824,‘Riot Act’ suppressing scrap (4),IOTA,,26a,2010-02-02,Daily Telegraph 26153,http://bigdave44.com/2010/02/02/dt-26153/,bigdave44 447103,‘Ring’ specialist engrossed in opera literature (3),ALI,‘Ring’ specialist,19d,2013-03-26,Toughie 950,http://bigdave44.com/2013/03/26/toughie-950/,bigdave44 434696,‘Ring’ composer I ignored — ‘Ring’ is to be excessive (6),OVERDO,,5d,2011-09-28,Toughie 640,http://bigdave44.com/2011/09/28/toughie-640/,bigdave44 382744,"‘Ring, ring’, done in say, reversed exchange (8)",DIALOGUE,exchange,15d,2016-02-18,Daily Telegraph 28040,http://bigdave44.com/2016/02/18/dt-28040/,bigdave44 378347,"‘Ring me’, missing the start — call again (6)",RENAME,call again,9a,2015-06-12,Daily Telegraph 27821,http://bigdave44.com/2015/06/12/dt-27821/,bigdave44 319903,"‘Right,’ Mike said, … (5)",MORAL,Right,15d,2019-07-31,Toughie 2272,http://bigdave44.com/2019/07/31/toughie-2272/,bigdave44 374501,‘Revolver’ cover made by Queen after composer (7),HOLSTER,‘Revolver’ cover,14d,2015-05-07,Toughie 1391,http://bigdave44.com/2015/05/07/toughie-1391/,bigdave44 317981,"‘Revolver’ LP I stole, minus sleeves (6)",PISTOL,‘Revolver’,20a,2020-04-10,Daily Telegraph 29334,http://bigdave44.com/2020/04/10/dt-29334/,bigdave44 600706,"‘Resemblances’ contains B just once and ‘balance beam world-beater’ three times (6,5)",SIMONE BILES,‘balance beam world-beater’ three times,8d,2021-11-19,Toughie 2752,http://bigdave44.com/2021/11/19/toughie-2752/,bigdave44 349333,‘Reposez’ primarily is French for ‘stand’ (4),REST,‘stand’,21a,2016-07-12,Daily Telegraph 28164,http://bigdave44.com/2016/07/12/dt-28164/,bigdave44 438794,‘Repast’ is regularly ‘nosh’ (4),EATS,,29a,2011-11-08,Daily Telegraph 26704,http://bigdave44.com/2011/11/08/dt-26704/,bigdave44 456100,‘Renter’ written ‘rntr’? (6),LESSEE,,3d,2010-10-27,Toughie 448,http://bigdave44.com/2010/10/27/toughie-448/,bigdave44 472104,‘Relate’ gets adult forward in anguish (9),APPERTAIN,,9a,2010-03-02,Daily Telegraph 26177,http://bigdave44.com/2010/03/02/dt-26177/,bigdave44 445186,‘Relate‘ organised paper with volunteers at home (9),APPERTAIN,Relate,11a,2012-09-12,Daily Telegraph 26969,http://bigdave44.com/2012/09/12/dt-26969/,bigdave44 354732,‘Relate‘ being bold to break up a heartache? (9),APPERTAIN,Relate,14a,2017-09-07,Daily Telegraph 28526,http://bigdave44.com/2017/09/07/dt-28526/,bigdave44 376638,"‘Red‘ name in Red October, say, vessel at end of hunt (8)",SUNBURNT,Red,5d,2015-09-02,Toughie 1458,http://bigdave44.com/2015/09/02/toughie-1458/,bigdave44 662236,‘Red Sea’ erroneously deleted (6),ERASED,deleted,7d,2023-02-06,Daily Telegraph 30216,http://bigdave44.com/2023/02/06/dt-30216/,bigdave44 378223,‘Red Ed’ left high and dry? (8),MAROONED,left high and dry,5d,2016-02-26,Daily Telegraph 28047,http://bigdave44.com/2016/02/26/dt-28047/,bigdave44 320477,‘Rays‘ created by Academician an idiot restored (9),RADIATION,Rays,5d,2019-08-09,Daily Telegraph 29120,http://bigdave44.com/2019/08/09/dt-29120/,bigdave44 390369,‘Ratty‘ making sure a knot can get undone (12),CANTANKEROUS,Ratty,16a,2014-12-08,Daily Telegraph 27667,http://bigdave44.com/2014/12/08/dt-27667/,bigdave44 309550,"‘Rating scales are infamously low on reliability’, heads read (6)",SAILOR,‘Rating,24a,2021-01-22,Toughie 2580,http://bigdave44.com/2021/01/22/toughie-2580/,bigdave44 460284,"‘Raise’, one might say? (6)",BETTER,,14a,2010-12-21,Daily Telegraph 26429,http://bigdave44.com/2010/12/21/dt-26429/,bigdave44 434744,‘Rainbow’ play guitar around clubs with record in comeback (8),SPECTRUM,‘Rainbow’,20a,2013-01-16,Toughie 911,http://bigdave44.com/2013/01/16/toughie-911/,bigdave44 381586,‘Railway Children’ author endlessly recalled playwright (5),IBSEN,playwright,26a,2014-09-19,Daily Telegraph 27594,http://bigdave44.com/2014/09/19/dt-27594/,bigdave44 359645,‘Rag Trade’ not traditional fashion (4),RAGE,fashion,26a,2017-10-27,Daily Telegraph28564,http://bigdave44.com/2017/10/27/dt28564/,bigdave44 362978,"‘RIP’ mistakenly put by female icon or diva (5,5)",PRIMA DONNA,diva,1a,2017-09-13,Daily Telegraph 28531,http://bigdave44.com/2017/09/13/dt-28531/,bigdave44 496498,"‘Quire’ (unusual spelling!) having energy in pleasant piece of music (3,7)",WAR REQUIEM,piece of music,13d,2014-06-04,Toughie 1199,http://bigdave44.com/2014/06/04/toughie-1199/,bigdave44 297300,‘Queer old Dean’ and case of under-secretary’s capital (7),YAOUNDE,capital,8d,2021-04-23,Toughie 2632,http://bigdave44.com/2021/04/23/toughie-2632/,bigdave44 374849,‘Psyche’ lending will show legendary Greek figure (5),HELEN,legendary Greek figure,21a,2015-01-27,Daily Telegraph 27709,http://bigdave44.com/2015/01/27/dt-27709/,bigdave44 304291,"‘Provide everything that is required’, she quipped in part (5)",EQUIP,‘Provide everything that is required’,9a,2019-03-15,Daily Telegraph 28994,http://bigdave44.com/2019/03/15/dt-28994/,bigdave44 431678,‘Protect and Serve’ initially confused witness (9),SPECTATOR,,3d,2011-12-14,Toughie 684,http://bigdave44.com/2011/12/14/toughie-684/,bigdave44 321957,"‘Prince of Tyre‘, almost priceless bust (8)",PERICLES,Prince of Tyre,17d,2019-09-09,Daily Telegraph 29151,http://bigdave44.com/2019/09/09/dt-29151/,bigdave44 411763,‘Priest unzips trousers’ shock (4),STUN,,2d,2016-07-04,Rookie Corner – 117,http://bigdave44.com/2016/07/04/rookie-corner-117/,bigdave44 395520,"‘Pretty’ describes it, in truth (6)",VERITY,truth,21d,2016-04-12,Daily Telegraph 28086,http://bigdave44.com/2016/04/12/dt-28086/,bigdave44 631333,"‘Prepare to be talked down to‘? (6,2)",LISTEN UP,Prepare to be talked down to,25a,2022-07-01,Daily Telegraph 30028,http://bigdave44.com/2022/07/01/dt-30028/,bigdave44 331493,‘Potter’ bilge holds up book (8),LIBRETTO,book,4d,2017-01-26,Daily Telegraph 28334,http://bigdave44.com/2017/01/26/dt-28334/,bigdave44 449336,‘Possession’ wins her ‘top novel’ — not Byatt’s last (9),OWNERSHIP,,6d,2012-04-17,Daily Telegraph 26842,http://bigdave44.com/2012/04/17/dt-26842/,bigdave44 657960,‘Pop’ presented by daughter in first-class tribute (8),ACCOLADE,tribute,4d,2023-01-06,Daily Telegraph 30190,http://bigdave44.com/2023/01/06/dt-30190/,bigdave44 293827,‘Points of View’ for old people? (6),ANGLES,‘Points of View’/old people?,21d,2021-03-18,Daily Telegraph 29626,http://bigdave44.com/2021/03/18/dt-29626/,bigdave44 464768,"‘Plod’, alert unusually, pounded the beat (9)",PATROLLED,,3d,2010-04-13,Daily Telegraph 26213,http://bigdave44.com/2010/04/13/dt-26213/,bigdave44 475520,‘Plod’ taking hard line (6),THREAD,,11a,2011-05-19,Daily Telegraph 26556,http://bigdave44.com/2011/05/19/dt-26556/,bigdave44 481501,"‘Plod’ apprehends, catching one with Ecstasy (7)",TRAIPSE,,5d,2011-01-04,Toughie 487,http://bigdave44.com/2011/01/04/toughie-487/,bigdave44 327944,"‘Please do not power up’ – checking date, it’s an old, old flyer (10)",PTERANODON,"it’s an old, old flyer",5d,2020-07-03,Toughie 2465,http://bigdave44.com/2020/07/03/toughie-2465/,bigdave44 455636,"‘Plates’, mate, in rhyming slang (5)",CHINA,,6d,2010-09-23,Toughie 429,http://bigdave44.com/2010/09/23/toughie-429/,bigdave44 379742,‘Plain fish’ medic’s written in (6),TUNDRA,Plain,17d,2015-07-15,Toughie 1430,http://bigdave44.com/2015/07/15/toughie-1430/,bigdave44 431447,‘Pirates of Penzance’? Endless cheese by Gilbert and Sullivan (8),BRIGANDS,,16d,2013-06-20,Daily Telegraph 27209,http://bigdave44.com/2013/06/20/dt-27209/,bigdave44 640695,‘Piano’ film actor (6),PLAYER,actor,19a,2022-07-13,Sunday Telegraph 3167,http://bigdave44.com/2022/07/13/st-3167/,bigdave44 627070,‘Phone home!’ offering top part with small alien (7),HANDSET,‘Phone,19d,2022-05-06,Daily Telegraph 29980,http://bigdave44.com/2022/05/06/dt-29980/,bigdave44 460265,"‘Peter Pan’ perhaps is easy (6,4)",CHILD,,3d,2010-10-19,Toughie 443,http://bigdave44.com/2010/10/19/toughie-443/,bigdave44 386353,‘Pet Sounds’ discovered in a small way? (4),MEWS,a small way,23d,2015-04-02,Daily Telegraph 27765,http://bigdave44.com/2015/04/02/dt-27765/,bigdave44 393859,"‘Perfume.’ (Reply to Mr Borden’s question ‘What’s that, Lizzie?’) (8)",OPOPANAX,Perfume,5d,2015-12-11,Toughie 1516,http://bigdave44.com/2015/12/11/toughie-1516/,bigdave44 475555,‘Penniless’ writer conceals gold account (7),BORACIC,,21a,2010-11-04,Toughie 453,http://bigdave44.com/2010/11/04/toughie-453/,bigdave44 487239,‘Pence’ is the French for ‘Pound’! (6),PESTLE,‘Pound’,8d,2014-03-05,Daily Telegraph 27429,http://bigdave44.com/2014/03/05/dt-27429/,bigdave44 352387,‘Peerless’ pun I query being peerless (6),UNIQUE,peerless,23a,2017-09-13,Toughie 1881,http://bigdave44.com/2017/09/13/toughie-1881/,bigdave44 349055,"‘Pearl Beyond Price’ — tear-jerking, doubtless (8)",TREASURE,‘Pearl Beyond Price’,9a,2017-07-18,Toughie 1848,http://bigdave44.com/2017/07/18/toughie-1848/,bigdave44 372591,"‘Pastoral events’ would misrepresent this problem in the country (8,6)",PEASANTS,problem in the country,8d,2014-10-09,Toughie 1272,http://bigdave44.com/2014/10/09/toughie-1272/,bigdave44 477271,"‘Panorama’ is watched, reportedly (5)",SCENE,,23d,2009-11-10,Daily Telegraph 26082,http://bigdave44.com/2009/11/10/dt-26082/,bigdave44 416908,‘Painting Hour’ — it’s an inflammatory experience (9),ARTHRITIS,inflammatory experience,15d,2013-07-05,Toughie 1009,http://bigdave44.com/2013/07/05/toughie-1009/,bigdave44 596317,‘Paddington’s Home‘ screened by picture palace from the East End (4),PERU,Paddington’s Home,6a,2021-10-29,Daily Telegraph 29814,http://bigdave44.com/2021/10/29/dt-29814/,bigdave44 418501,‘Oven-like’ about covers what it is (4),KILN,what it is,16a,2012-09-14,Daily Telegraph 26971,http://bigdave44.com/2012/09/14/dt-26971/,bigdave44 422699,‘Outstanding‘ ring — just like the happy couple! (4),OWED,Outstanding,6d,2012-08-31,Toughie 834,http://bigdave44.com/2012/08/31/toughie-834/,bigdave44 338074,"‘Outlook‘ is necessary, not as organised (7)",SCENERY,Outlook,2d,2018-09-06,Daily Telegraph 28837,http://bigdave44.com/2018/09/06/dt-28837/,bigdave44 301314,"‘Our Father Time/Who art a weather vane/Hallowed be thy ground …’? (3,5,6)",THE LORD,‘Our Father Time/Who art a weather vane/Hallowed be thy ground …’?,8d,2020-10-09,Toughie 2521,http://bigdave44.com/2020/10/09/toughie-2521/,bigdave44 494331,‘Ounds are slippery customers (4),EELS,,22a,2014-05-26,Rookie Corner 007,http://bigdave44.com/2014/05/26/rookie-corner-007/,bigdave44 500312,‘Orrible situation returning — flier gets round it — that brings relief (10),ALLEVIATOR,that brings relief,14a,2021-09-09,Daily Telegraph 29776,http://bigdave44.com/2021/09/09/dt-29776/,bigdave44 483196,‘Orrible situation being imprisoned by strict screw (9),PROPELLER,,25a,2009-12-17,Toughie 270,http://bigdave44.com/2009/12/17/toughie-270/,bigdave44 458278,‘Orange’ settled reckoning before Anne’s start (7),SATSUMA,,1d,2009-11-24,Daily Telegraph 26094,http://bigdave44.com/2009/11/24/dt-26094/,bigdave44 442369,"‘Oops!’ said, maybe, abruptly clumped? (6-1-5)",BOOMPS A DAISY,,14a,2013-05-31,Toughie 989,http://bigdave44.com/2013/05/31/toughie-989/,bigdave44 332589,‘Oom-Pah-Pah’ most definitely this voiced character (7),SONANCY,voiced character,17d,2018-04-27,Toughie 2011,http://bigdave44.com/2018/04/27/toughie-2011/,bigdave44 457182,‘Oodlum turned up in uncongenial environment (6),TUNDRA,,22d,2011-05-11,Toughie 560,http://bigdave44.com/2011/05/11/toughie-560/,bigdave44 436435,"‘One’s royalty!’, we hear (from Charles perhaps — performing impressions?) (8)",IMPRINTS,,15d,2012-01-13,Toughie 702,http://bigdave44.com/2012/01/13/toughie-702/,bigdave44 310355,"‘One Prophesying Destiny’ appearing in miscellany (3,3)",JOB LOT,miscellany,22d,2019-04-18,Toughie 2213,http://bigdave44.com/2019/04/18/toughie-2213/,bigdave44 332756,‘On your way! Scarper!’ Reinforce with sole of boot to get result (8),OFFSHOOT,result,6d,2017-10-11,Toughie 1897,http://bigdave44.com/2017/10/11/toughie-1897/,bigdave44 388961,‘On yer bike — and ring the bell when date’s collected!’ (5),PEDAL,‘On yer bike,10a,2016-05-04,Toughie 1597,http://bigdave44.com/2016/05/04/toughie-1597/,bigdave44 482538,"‘On the Road’, it’s in black and white (5,8)",ZEBRA CROSSING,,9d,2010-09-21,Daily Telegraph 26351,http://bigdave44.com/2010/09/21/dt-26351/,bigdave44 432472,‘On the Beach‘ is prosaic for the audience (8),LITTORAL,‘On the Beach,18a,2013-08-08,Daily Telegraph 27251,http://bigdave44.com/2013/08/08/dt-27251/,bigdave44 327893,‘Old Tory’ label; boring figure (7),OCTAGON,figure,19d,2020-10-28,Toughie 2531,http://bigdave44.com/2020/10/28/toughie-2531/,bigdave44 384243,‘Old Man River’ as standard (3),PAR,standard,23a,2015-12-10,Sunday Telegraph 2824,http://bigdave44.com/2015/12/10/st-2824/,bigdave44 305624,"‘Oil must be refined’ – Panorama reported words of Today (1,4,3)",I LOVE YOU,words of Today,1a,2020-02-14,Toughie 2385,http://bigdave44.com/2020/02/14/toughie-2385/,bigdave44 417597,‘Offspring‘ providing accompaniment around finale (10),DESCENDANT,Offspring,9a,2012-10-04,Daily Telegraph 26988,http://bigdave44.com/2012/10/04/dt-26988/,bigdave44 435895,‘Occupied‘ — one is out in cold! (9),COLONISED,Occupied,15d,2013-11-21,Toughie 1088,http://bigdave44.com/2013/11/21/toughie-1088/,bigdave44 426913,‘Observer’ magazine (9),SPECTATOR,,3d,2011-12-01,Daily Telegraph 26724,http://bigdave44.com/2011/12/01/dt-26724/,bigdave44 431296,‘Obnoxious’ about right for ‘smug’ (8),PRIGGISH,,1d,2011-08-10,Toughie 612,http://bigdave44.com/2011/08/10/toughie-612/,bigdave44 324905,‘Obliterated‘ some of the bowling and got runs (10),OVERSCORED,Obliterated,13d,2018-12-26,Toughie 2148,http://bigdave44.com/2018/12/26/toughie-2148/,bigdave44