Cryptic Crossword Game

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  1. bluemovie said: 29/06/2011 7:27 PM
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    Nostradamus could surely beat backers of Irish strength. (5,5)
    --d--/--w--
     

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    SkStu said: 30/06/2011 12:59 AM
    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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    SkStu said: 30/06/2011 10:06 PM
    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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    BonnieShels said: 30/06/2011 11:45 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by SkStu View Post
    w _ _ e _ s
    Wagers that the favourite would be deceased sheepskin. (4,4)
     

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    BonnieShels said: 02/07/2011 9:18 PM
    _ e _ _ c _ _ _
     

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    SkStu said: 03/07/2011 1:02 AM
    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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    SkStu said: 04/07/2011 4:50 AM
    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.
     

  8. bluemovie said: 04/07/2011 1:42 PM
    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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    SkStu said: 04/07/2011 3:31 PM
    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.
     

  10. bluemovie said: 04/07/2011 5:19 PM
    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)
     

  11. Eminence Grise said: 04/07/2011 5:40 PM
    The Glorious Twelfth man's career stalled at ninety. (6, 10)
     

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    SkStu said: 04/07/2011 6:57 PM
    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.
     

  13. Eminence Grise said: 04/07/2011 8:32 PM
    You've got the second word alright. My first is /u _ _ _ _ d/ but if yours fits just as well, fire ahead.
     

  14. stann said: 05/07/2011 2:45 PM
    Unused substitute is considered inferior. (6)
    more bass
     

  15. stann said: 07/07/2011 12:43 AM
    Oops again. Luckily, one letter should do it!

    - - - - - z
    more bass
     

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    BonnieShels said: 07/07/2011 7:37 AM
    This first mate shouldn't be confused with ersatz coffee. (8)
     

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    Mr A said: 07/07/2011 10:22 AM
    Starbuck handled this maritime missile (7)
    #NeverStopNotGivingUp
     

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    BonnieShels said: 07/07/2011 3:27 PM
    Surely the harpoon is too large for this cherub? (5)
     

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    BonnieShels said: 08/07/2011 10:53 AM
    _ _ _ i _
     

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    SkStu said: 08/07/2011 2:39 PM
    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.