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2075: An outstanding idea

issue 11 August 2012

45/11 (seven words) is part of a quotation (in ODQ7) from 13/34D. Remaining unclued lights, all real words in Chambers, must be filled to display two items for which the quotation is entirely inappropriate. Collins confirms 6A.

Across

1    Grouchy papalist speaking (4)
6    Intimidate French socialists with touchy bent (8, two words)
12    Playing correct song with note about old baroque work (14, two words)
14    Skirt has woman taking notice (5)
17    Feasted with good beer amid wine (7)
18    No marks in right exam (4)
19    Rare panto running as needed (9, three words)
20    One cutting additional material (5)
21    Painter deferring special measures (6)
27    Did Labour bar Liberal as wet? (6)
28    Media mogul, man with wiles seizing Sun (6)
30    Wounded gladiator doctor leaves in pain (7)
33    Bird’s mobile in three directions (4)
34    Interrupt wifely infidelity cut short (6, two words)
37    Charged holding assegai’s tip – it’s pointed (9)
39    Girl’s hip best uncovered (4)
41    After puncture, drivers reversed wagon (7)
44    Multiple attempts to hide fold (5)
46    Drink squash in Spain thus (8)
47    Charge across lake to get away (4)


















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