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    Quote Originally Posted by bluemovie View Post
    Nostradamus could surely beat backers of Irish strength. (5,5)
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    Paddy Power, the one who pays your salary maybe? (6)
    I like high energy football. A little bit rock and roll. Many finishes instead of waiting for the perfect one.

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    w _ _ e _ s
    I like high energy football. A little bit rock and roll. Many finishes instead of waiting for the perfect one.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SkStu View Post
    w _ _ e _ s
    Wagers that the favourite would be deceased sheepskin. (4,4)

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    _ e _ _ c _ _ _

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    a dead cert that the athletes in this sport take the train to move fast! (4)
    I like high energy football. A little bit rock and roll. Many finishes instead of waiting for the perfect one.

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    sorry - the answer to the clue should be 5 letters long...
    I like high energy football. A little bit rock and roll. Many finishes instead of waiting for the perfect one.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SkStu View Post
    a dead cert that the athletes in this sport take the train to move fast! (4)
    Poisonous darts and flag for Liege? (8)

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    Standard practice to quarter these at the half. (7)

    (nice clue bluemovie)
    I like high energy football. A little bit rock and roll. Many finishes instead of waiting for the perfect one.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SkStu View Post
    Standard practice to quarter these at the half. (7)

    (nice clue bluemovie)
    Thanks.

    All hues of oranges to be seen at next week's celebration. (3,8,7)

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    The Glorious Twelfth man's career stalled at ninety. (6, 10)

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    I _ _ _ _ t / s _ _ _ _ _ t _ t _

    not sure if i am on the right path or not...
    I like high energy football. A little bit rock and roll. Many finishes instead of waiting for the perfect one.

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    You've got the second word alright. My first is /u _ _ _ _ d/ but if yours fits just as well, fire ahead.

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    Unused substitute is considered inferior. (6)
    more bass

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    Oops again. Luckily, one letter should do it!

    - - - - - z
    more bass

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    This first mate shouldn't be confused with ersatz coffee. (8)

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    Starbuck handled this maritime missile (7)
    #NeverStopNotGivingUp

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    Surely the harpoon is too large for this cherub? (5)

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    _ _ _ i _

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    i got this yesterday, i just couldnt come up with a decent clue...

    try this...

    Cupid's not fat? Somebody get an arrow together and find out!! (6)
    Last edited by SkStu; 09/07/2011 at 12:17 AM.
    I like high energy football. A little bit rock and roll. Many finishes instead of waiting for the perfect one.

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