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rowid | clue ▼ | answer | definition | clue_number | puzzle_date | puzzle_name | source_url | source |
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113978 | A bit of god-awful back trouble (3) | ADO | trouble | 9a | 2021-04-07 | Financial Times 16753 by Buccaneer | https://www.fifteensquared.net/2021/04/07/financial-times-16753-by-buccaneer/ | fifteensquared |
650124 | A bit of heaven for certain Mafia tough (8) | ENFORCER | 17d | Cryptic Crossword | nytimes/NY Times Variety - 20020721 - Cryptic Crossword.puz | nytimes | ||
128789 | A bit of height lopping among damask I prune (4) | SKIP (B) | A bit of height lopping | 29d | 2019-10-13 | Azed 2469 | https://www.fifteensquared.net/2019/10/13/azed-2469/ | fifteensquared |
110027 | A bit of help: one across is a house (7) | HANOVER | 5a | 2021-02-03 | Independent 10705 by Filbert | https://www.fifteensquared.net/2021/02/03/independent-10705-by-filbert/ | fifteensquared | |
474242 | A bit of honesty liberated old writers (5) | STYLI | 21d | 2009-09-18 | Toughie 219 | http://bigdave44.com/2009/09/18/toughie-219/ | bigdave44 | |
260559 | A bit of hope – radio work in the theatre (5) | OPERA | 7d | 2014-05-22 | Financial Times No 14628 by Orense | https://www.fifteensquared.net/2014/05/22/financial-times-no-14628-by-orense/ | fifteensquared | |
632586 | A bit of ice regularly calms Brit’s feet (5) | IAMBI | 7d | 2022-06-27 | Financial Times 17131 by Guy | https://www.fifteensquared.net/2022/06/27/financial-times-17131-by-guy/ | fifteensquared | |
321558 | A bit of information shortly to be returned (3) | TAD | A bit | 9a | 2018-12-14 | Daily Telegraph 28922 | http://bigdave44.com/2018/12/14/dt-28922/ | bigdave44 |
262970 | A bit of jazz as a duty? No thanks! (4) | RIFF | A bit of jazz /as a duty? No thanks! (4) | 12a | 2014-08-20 | Guardian 26343 by Paul | https://www.fifteensquared.net/2014/08/20/guardian-26343-by-paul/ | fifteensquared |
222931 | A bit of jazz incorporating heavy metal (4) | ZINC | heavy metal | 27d | 2016-04-22 | Financial Times 15221 by Alberich | https://www.fifteensquared.net/2016/04/22/financial-times-15221-by-alberich/ | fifteensquared |
63781 | A bit of kebab and one doughnut left (9) | ABANDONED | left | 2d | 2020-10-21 | Times Quick Cryptic 1727 | https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2426791.html | times_xwd_times |
584886 | A bit of land is left empty (4) | ISLE | A bit of land | 10a | 2020-07-04 | Saturday, July 4, 2020 — Exceptional Camouflage | https://natpostcryptic.blogspot.com/2020/07/saturday-july-4-2020-cox-rathvon.html | natpostcryptic |
423877 | A bit of land is being given to the French (4) | ISLE | 9a | 2012-07-23 | Daily Telegraph 26925 | http://bigdave44.com/2012/07/23/dt-26925/ | bigdave44 | |
244747 | A bit of land is granted to tenant (5) | ISLET | 2d | 2015-07-16 | Financial Times 14975 Dante | https://www.fifteensquared.net/2015/07/16/financial-times-14975-dante/ | fifteensquared | |
11213 | A bit of late drama as pacifist is speaking out? (10) | AFTERPIECE | A bit of late drama | 12a | 2019-11-21 | Times 27,515 | https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2243399.html | times_xwd_times |
238806 | A bit of leave (4) | PART | 15a | 2014-10-13 | Guardian 26389 by Rufus | https://www.fifteensquared.net/2014/10/13/guardian-26389-by-rufus/ | fifteensquared | |
250938 | A bit of leave (4) | PART | 12a | 2015-07-02 | Financial Times 14963 Dante | https://www.fifteensquared.net/2015/07/02/financial-times-14963-dante/ | fifteensquared | |
190615 | A bit of leg tasting strong after last of breast | THIGH | A bit of leg | 24a | 2018-01-29 | Guardian Quiptic 950 Nutmeg | https://www.fifteensquared.net/2018/01/29/guardian-quiptic-950-nutmeg/ | fifteensquared |
436877 | A bit of life needed in new nationalist art exhibit (12) | INSTALLATION | 1a | 2012-05-30 | Daily Telegraph 26879 | http://bigdave44.com/2012/05/30/dt-26879/ | bigdave44 | |
394711 | A bit of light paper and a piece of timber (7) | SUNBEAM | A bit of light | 17d | 2015-03-20 | Daily Telegraph 27754 | http://bigdave44.com/2015/03/20/dt-27754/ | bigdave44 |
438411 | A bit of liver on fish bone (6) | CARPAL} – | 23a | 2012-04-11 | Daily Telegraph 26837 | http://bigdave44.com/2012/04/11/dt-26837/ | bigdave44 | |
631360 | A bit of loin, regularly wanting garlic sauce (5) | AIOLI | garlic sauce | 26a | 2022-06-01 | Daily Telegraph 30002 | http://bigdave44.com/2022/06/01/dt-30002/ | bigdave44 |
130483 | A bit of love, no more malice (5) | VENOM | malice | 20a | 2019-06-17 | Guardian 27849 Vulcan | https://www.fifteensquared.net/2019/06/17/guardian-27849-vulcan/ | fifteensquared |
460371 | A bit of luck to understand her completely (10) | ALTOGETHER | 11a | 2010-05-27 | Daily Telegraph 26251 | http://bigdave44.com/2010/05/27/dt-26251/ | bigdave44 | |
644566 | A bit of maths? Pretend it could send you to sleep! (9,6) | IMAGINARY NUMBER | 1a | 2022-10-31 | Rookie Corner 447 | http://bigdave44.com/2022/10/31/rookie-corner-447/ | bigdave44 | |
443399 | A bit of matter eponymously rejected in a stage performance (8) | OPERETTA | 26a | 2011-11-23 | Daily Telegraph 26717 | http://bigdave44.com/2011/11/23/dt-26717/ | bigdave44 | |
148702 | A bit of mishandling, for which smasher was responsible? (4) | SHAN | for which smasher was responsible? | 30a | 2020-01-26 | Azed 2484 | https://www.fifteensquared.net/2020/01/26/azed-2484/ | fifteensquared |
209129 | A bit of money I bet friend in Barcelona (5) | AMIGO | friend in Barcelona | 22a | 2017-06-21 | Financial Times 15581 by Io | https://www.fifteensquared.net/2017/06/21/financial-times-15581-by-io/ | fifteensquared |
41361 | A bit of money about in HQ? (6) | CENTRE | HQ? | 4d | 2015-08-19 | Quick Cryptic Number 377 | https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/1367660.html | times_xwd_times |
324397 | A bit of money needed by soldiers in HQ? (6) | CENTRE | HQ | 12a | 2019-08-02 | Daily Telegraph 29119 | http://bigdave44.com/2019/08/02/dt-29119/ | bigdave44 |
613770 | A bit of money, gold, right for one in fabled race (7) | CENTAUR | one in fabled race | 46a | Times Cryptic Jumbo 1537 | https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2679977.html | times_xwd_times | |
356032 | A bit of nasty ear infection (4) | STYE | infection | 25d | 2017-08-30 | Daily Telegraph 28519 | http://bigdave44.com/2017/08/30/dt-28519/ | bigdave44 |
518548 | A bit of nicety in “good evening” (5) | TYING | evening | 25a | 2015-01-08 | No 11287, Thursday 08 Jan 2015, Buzzer | https://thehinducrosswordcorner.blogspot.com/2015/01/no-11287-thursday-08-jan-2015-buzzer.html | thehinducrosswordcorner |
498670 | A bit of office equipment where Mickey lives? (8) | MOUSEPAD | A bit of office equipment | 29a | 2021-08-12 | Daily Telegraph 29752 | http://bigdave44.com/2021/08/12/dt-29752/ | bigdave44 |
576588 | A bit of oleomargarine for General Bradley (4) | OMAR | 9a | Cryptic Crossword * | cru-cryptics/Cryptic2.puz | cru_cryptics | ||
380831 | A bit of passion as a lady shows such a tone (5) | NASAL | such a tone | 14a | 2016-04-06 | Daily Telegraph 28081 | http://bigdave44.com/2016/04/06/dt-28081/ | bigdave44 |
277037 | A bit of pink – yet more pink I omitted and I don’t do purple patches (6) | PROSER | I don’t do purple patches | 9d | 2014-03-25 | Independent 8562 by Crosophile | https://www.fifteensquared.net/2014/03/25/independent-8562-by-crosophile/ | fifteensquared |
6309 | A bit of plumbing in church? If absolutely necessary (2,1,5) | AT A PINCH | If absolutely necessary | 14d | 2018-02-08 | Quick Cryptic No 1023 | https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/1891145.html | times_xwd_times |
127798 | A bit of poetry treasured by mother (7) | MODICUM | A bit | 9a | 2019-12-09 | Independent 10345 by Filbert | https://www.fifteensquared.net/2019/12/09/independent-10345-by-filbert/ | fifteensquared |
35271 | A bit of poetry? Not inclined (6) | AVERSE | Not inclined | 17d | 2016-06-02 | Quick cryptic No 583 | https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/1532250.html | times_xwd_times |
343033 | A bit of poetry’s deliberately weird (8) | PERVERSE | deliberately weird | 13a | 2017-07-20 | Toughie 1850 | http://bigdave44.com/2017/07/20/toughie-1850/ | bigdave44 |
124049 | A bit of publicity from Dreamland? Golly! (5) | BEDAD | Golly | 24a | 2019-08-04 | Azed 2459 | https://www.fifteensquared.net/2019/08/04/azed-2459/ | fifteensquared |
608810 | A bit of racy clickbait is going around (6) | CYCLIC | going around | 17a | 2022-01-06 | Independent 10993 by Rodriguez | https://www.fifteensquared.net/2022/01/06/independent-10993-by-rodriguez/ | fifteensquared |
548914 | A bit of ramen covered with boiling hot water for the French writer (7) | THOREAU | writer | 23a | 2019-05-14 | No 12625, Tuesday 14 May 2019, KrisKross | https://thehinducrosswordcorner.blogspot.com/2019/05/no-12625-tuesday-14-may-2019-kriskross.html | thehinducrosswordcorner |
444303 | A bit of rest advised (3) | TAD | A bit | 3d | 2013-10-26 | Xtra 902 | http://bigdave44.com/2013/10/26/xtra-902-freedom-pass/ | bigdave44 |
259134 | A bit of rope put on head for hanging (5) | ARRAS | hanging | 27a | 2013-11-10 | Azed 2161 | https://www.fifteensquared.net/2013/11/10/azed-2161/ | fifteensquared |
235038 | A bit of rough boarding put on deck (5) | ADORN | 26a | 2014-11-20 | Financial Times No 14784 by Peto | https://www.fifteensquared.net/2014/11/20/financial-times-no-14784-by-peto/ | fifteensquared | |
234761 | A bit of rubbish Les cast outside (7) | SNAFFLE | 4d | 2014-10-28 | Guardian 26402 by Brummie | https://www.fifteensquared.net/2014/10/28/guardian-26402-by-brummie/ | fifteensquared | |
176802 | A bit of sex is taped live (5) | EXIST | live | 28a | 2019-02-13 | Guardian 27743 Picaroon | https://www.fifteensquared.net/2019/02/13/guardian-27743-picaroon/ | fifteensquared |
656975 | A bit of silence on a podcast (5) | PIECE | A bit | 14a | 2023-05-30 | Toughie No 3069 | http://bigdave44.com/2023/05/30/172814/ | bigdave44 |
347408 | A bit of skill and ingenuity in dock … (7) | LANDING | dock | 4d | 2017-09-14 | Toughie 1882 | http://bigdave44.com/2017/09/14/toughie-1882/ | bigdave44 |
107886 | A bit of skirt that’s used to attract attention (4) | AHEM | that’s used to attract attention | 12a | 2020-09-24 | Financial Times 16590 by Goliath | https://www.fifteensquared.net/2020/09/24/financial-times-16590-by-goliath/ | fifteensquared |
150193 | A bit of skirt – excuse me! (4) | AHEM | excuse me | 20a | 2019-04-26 | Financial Times 16151 by Mudd | https://www.fifteensquared.net/2019/04/26/financial-times-16151-by-mudd/ | fifteensquared |
23816 | A bit of skirt? Excuse me! (4) | AHEM | Excuse me! | 13a | 2019-03-04 | Times 27289 | https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2099828.html | times_xwd_times |
246888 | A bit of slapstick? It’s cheap and vulgar (6) | KITSCH | vulgar | 26a | 2015-09-10 | Guardian 26673 Philistine | https://www.fifteensquared.net/2015/09/10/guardian-26673-philistine/ | fifteensquared |
451854 | A bit of sleep as southerners complete military training (4,3) | PASS OUT | complete military training | 18d | 2013-12-23 | Daily Telegraph 27368 | http://bigdave44.com/2013/12/23/dt-27368/ | bigdave44 |
551783 | A bit of smog possibly seen around German city (5) | ESSEN | German city | 24d | 2019-12-17 | No 12808, Tuesday 17 Dec 2019, KrisKross | https://thehinducrosswordcorner.blogspot.com/2019/12/no-12808-tuesday-17-dec-2019-kriskross.html | thehinducrosswordcorner |
14161 | A bit of smoked ham (5) | SPECK | A bit of/smoked ham | 6d | 2017-02-05 | Sunday Times 4731 | https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/1680812.html | times_xwd_times |
534351 | A bit of spirit on the chest (not round) can be ghostly (8) | SPECTRAL | ghostly | 5d | 2017-07-03 | No 12049, Monday 03 Jul 2017, Incognito | https://thehinducrosswordcorner.blogspot.com/2017/07/no-12049-monday-03-jul-2017-incognito.html | thehinducrosswordcorner |
162698 | A bit of storage space back in place of altar (4) | APSE | place of altar | 12a | 2017-12-07 | Financial Times 15716 by Redshank | https://www.fifteensquared.net/2017/12/07/financial-times-15716-by-redshank/ | fifteensquared |
489566 | A bit of subtle irony upset Oxford college (5) | ORIEL | 22d | 2015-03-14 | NTSPP – 266 | http://bigdave44.com/2015/03/14/ntspp-266/ | bigdave44 | |
256317 | A bit of sun seen around book’s romantic land (5) | ARABY | romantic land | 2d | 2016-02-05 | Independent 9145 by Phi | https://www.fifteensquared.net/2016/02/05/independent-9145-by-phi/ | fifteensquared |
162404 | A bit of syrup in a cola daiquiri (a rum cocktail) (4,6) | PINA COLADA | a rum cocktail | 19a | 2018-06-06 | Independent 9874 by Knut | https://www.fifteensquared.net/2018/06/06/independent-9874-by-knut/ | fifteensquared |
459339 | A bit of the Bible making one hostile (6) | AVERSE | 25a | 2009-10-02 | Daily Telegraph 26049 | http://bigdave44.com/2009/10/02/dt-26049/ | bigdave44 | |
464736 | A bit of the Bible making one hostile (6) | AVERSE | 25a | 2010-04-16 | Daily Telegraph 26216 | http://bigdave44.com/2010/04/16/dt-26216/ | bigdave44 | |
542102 | A bit of the ghee hawked with a loud laugh (3-3) | HEE-HAW | loud laugh | 11a | 2018-05-09 | No 12312, Wednesday 09 May 2018, Neyartha | https://thehinducrosswordcorner.blogspot.com/2018/05/no-12312-wednesday-09-may-2018-neyartha.html | thehinducrosswordcorner |
539131 | A bit of timber — it could be used to fence an Indian home (5) | TEPEE | Indian home | 20a | 2018-02-14 | No 12240, Wednesday 14 Feb 2018, KrisKross | https://thehinducrosswordcorner.blogspot.com/2018/02/no-12240-wednesday-14-feb-2018-kriskross.html | thehinducrosswordcorner |
46298 | A bit of time given to something in TV break? (3) | TAD | A bit | 8a | 2017-08-18 | Times 26,807 | https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/1795851.html | times_xwd_times |
117488 | A bit of time here and there (5) | ABOUT | here and there | 9a | 2019-03-19 | Financial Times 16119 by Slormgorm | https://www.fifteensquared.net/2019/03/19/financial-times-16119-by-slormgorm/ | fifteensquared |
452887 | A bit of time with hesitation — so this is lost? (8) | MOMENTUM | 15d | 2011-10-28 | Daily Telegraph 26695 | http://bigdave44.com/2011/10/28/dt-26695/ | bigdave44 | |
199907 | A bit of trouble fitting in – Lauren is struggling to adapt to new surroundings (10) | NATURALISE | 25a | 2017-02-18 | Independent 9470 by Tyrus | https://www.fifteensquared.net/2017/02/18/independent-9470-by-tyrus/ | fifteensquared | |
230713 | A bit of unexpected waiting? It makes no difference to mum | SPINNING | 14d | 2017-03-26 | Independent On Sunday 1413Daedalus | https://www.fifteensquared.net/2017/03/26/independent-on-sunday-1413daedalus/ | fifteensquared | |
47347 | A bit of vehicle trouble could result in exercise | AVAIL | exercise | 6d | 2019-09-22 | Sunday Times 4868 | https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2210286.html | times_xwd_times |
369946 | A bit of vinegar licked — it’s pungent (6) | GARLIC | it’s pungent | 18a | 2013-08-16 | Daily Telegraph 27253 | http://bigdave44.com/2013/08/16/dt-27253/ | bigdave44 |
520875 | A bit of waste reduced with home recycling (8) | SOMEWHAT | A bit/of | 5d | 2015-05-07 | No 11388, Thursday 07 May 2015, xChequer | https://thehinducrosswordcorner.blogspot.com/2015/05/no-11388-thursday-07-may-2015-xchequer.html | thehinducrosswordcorner |
324509 | A bit of weather must heat unit (5) | THERM | heat unit | 22d | 2020-04-01 | Daily Telegraph 29326 | http://bigdave44.com/2020/04/01/dt-29326/ | bigdave44 |
10673 | A bit of welding up is not working (4) | IDLE | not working | 6d | 2020-05-06 | Times Quick Cryptic 1607 | https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2333327.html | times_xwd_times |
401339 | A bit of wood in the hairpiece he removed (4) | TWIG | A bit of wood | 21a | 2014-10-21 | Toughie 1278 | http://bigdave44.com/2014/10/21/toughie-1278/ | bigdave44 |
654434 | A bit of work in a search for enzyme (6) | KINASE | enzyme | 22d | 2023-03-09 | Guardian Cryptic 29013 Picaroon | https://www.fifteensquared.net/2023/03/09/guardian-cryptic-29013-picaroon/ | fifteensquared |
363540 | A bit of work on toy (6) | DOLLOP | A bit | 9a | 2016-06-24 | Daily Telegraph 28149 | http://bigdave44.com/2016/06/24/dt-28149/ | bigdave44 |
625438 | A bit of work that's key for raising capital? (5) | SHIFT | A bit of work | 37a | Times Cryptic Jumbo 1547 | https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2718990.html | times_xwd_times | |
500877 | A bit of yarn with exquisite finish wrapped up in membrane (5) | SKEIN | A bit of yarn | 2d | 2021-07-14 | No 13299, Wednesday 14 Jul 2021, Skulldugger | https://thehinducrosswordcorner.blogspot.com/2021/07/no-13299-wednesday-14-jul-2021.html | thehinducrosswordcorner |
188006 | A bit of your own back (6) | REBATE | A bit of your own back | 16d | 2017-11-06 | Guardian Cryptic 27347 by Rufus | https://www.fifteensquared.net/2017/11/06/guardian-cryptic-27347-by-rufus/ | fifteensquared |
19612 | A bit on edge in game (9) | PARTRIDGE | game | 40d | 2019-12-28 | Times Cryptic Jumbo 1414 | https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2262786.html | times_xwd_times |
494748 | A bit on the side in a 18? (5) | SALAD | 16d | 2015-01-24 | NTSPP – 259 | http://bigdave44.com/2015/01/24/ntspp-259/ | bigdave44 | |
226791 | A bit on the side? (5) | APART | on the side?/on the side? | 26a | 2016-04-04 | Guardian 26849 Rufus | https://www.fifteensquared.net/2016/04/04/guardian-26849-rufus/ | fifteensquared |
238214 | A bit or Latin or the astronomy course? | NORTHEAST | course | 11a | 2015-09-21 | Independent 9028External | https://www.fifteensquared.net/2015/09/21/independent-9028external/ | fifteensquared |
576302 | A bit pale, lacking energy (4) | WHIT | 18a | CRYPTIC CROSSWORD * | cru-cryptics/Cryptic39.puz | cru_cryptics | ||
164997 | A bit postmenopausal, tired and cross (7) | SALTIRE | cross | 7d | 2018-12-22 | Guardian Prize No 27693 by Philistine | https://www.fifteensquared.net/2018/12/22/guardian-prize-no-27693-by-philistine/ | fifteensquared |
467218 | A bit quiet and embarrassed (5) | SHRED | 14d | 2010-05-24 | Daily Telegraph 26248 | http://bigdave44.com/2010/05/24/dt-26248/ | bigdave44 | |
234432 | A bit quiet for anyone listening (5) | PIECE | 28a | 2015-07-24 | Financial Times 14991 by Bradman | https://www.fifteensquared.net/2015/07/24/financial-times-14991-by-bradman/ | fifteensquared | |
452006 | A bit roughly, I beg your pardon (8) | SOMEWHAT | A bit | 10a | 2013-07-24 | Daily Telegraph 27238 | http://bigdave44.com/2013/07/24/dt-27238/ | bigdave44 |
467309 | A bit rude at home, feeling fragile (10) | INDELICATE | 14d | 2009-07-02 | Daily Telegraph 25970 | http://bigdave44.com/2009/07/02/dt-25970/ | bigdave44 | |
406235 | A bit rudely, repeatedly go over other peoples’ business (6) | GOSSIP | 2d | 2019-08-12 | Rookie Corner – 279 | http://bigdave44.com/2019/08/12/rookie-corner-279/ | bigdave44 | |
38649 | A bit rusty, like a retired GP? (3,2,8) | OUT OF PRACTICE | A bit rusty | 3d | 2017-12-08 | Times Quick Cryptic No 979 | https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/1856559.html | times_xwd_times |
19196 | A bit set on changing — or maybe not! (9) | OBSTINATE | A bit set on changing — or maybe not! | 15d | 2019-03-26 | Times Cryptic 27308 | https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2111947.html | times_xwd_times |
156284 | A bit short of power for new member of the family (5) | NIECE | member of the family | 17a | 2019-03-03 | Guardian Genius 188 Enigmatist | https://www.fifteensquared.net/2019/03/03/guardian-genius-188-enigmatist/ | fifteensquared |
374352 | A bit sick of having exhausted classes? (3,2,5) | OUT OF SORTS | A bit sick | 3d | 2015-08-19 | Toughie 1450 | http://bigdave44.com/2015/08/19/toughie-1450/ | bigdave44 |
532202 | A bit silent welcoming cricket match century (7) | MODICUM | A bit | 16a | 2017-02-02 | No 11920, Thursday 02 Feb 2017, Lightning | https://thehinducrosswordcorner.blogspot.com/2017/02/no-11920-thursday-02-feb-2017-lightning.html | thehinducrosswordcorner |
595092 | A bit spent in Athens once? Show you know about origin of Parthenon (6) | LEPTON | A bit spent in Athens once | 5d | 2021-10-17 | Azed No 2574 Plain | https://www.fifteensquared.net/2021/10/17/azed-no-2574-plain/ | fifteensquared |
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CREATE TABLE "clues" ( rowid INTEGER PRIMARY KEY, clue TEXT, answer TEXT, definition TEXT, clue_number TEXT, puzzle_date TEXT, puzzle_name TEXT, source_url TEXT NOT NULL, source TEXT ); CREATE INDEX clues_source_index ON clues ("source");