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1
|
Acquisitive chap, as we see it (8)
|
COVETOUS
|
Acquisitive
|
1a
|
2019-08-08
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Times 27424
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https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2185818.html
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times_xwd_times
|
2
|
Back yard fencing weak and sagging (6)
|
DROOPY
|
sagging
|
5a
|
2019-08-08
|
Times 27424
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2185818.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
3
|
Stripping off uniform, love holding colonel's coat (10)
|
UNCLOTHING
|
Stripping
|
8a
|
2019-08-08
|
Times 27424
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2185818.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
4
|
Without a mark where they should be gained (4)
|
EXAM
|
where they should be gained
|
9a
|
2019-08-08
|
Times 27424
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2185818.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
5
|
Put a stop to Rugby's foul school leader (5,2,3,4)
|
KNOCK ON THE HEAD
|
Put a stop to
|
10a
|
2019-08-08
|
Times 27424
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2185818.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
6
|
Foreign letter coming in is the French letter (7)
|
EPISTLE
|
letter
|
11a
|
2019-08-08
|
Times 27424
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2185818.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
7
|
Charge to pack knick-knacks hurriedly (7)
|
AGITATO
|
hurriedly
|
13a
|
2019-08-08
|
Times 27424
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2185818.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
8
|
At first, bear one fruit or another (7)
|
BANANAS
|
another
|
15a
|
2019-08-08
|
Times 27424
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2185818.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
9
|
Cited tot defending authoritarian leader (7)
|
ADDUCED
|
Cited
|
18a
|
2019-08-08
|
Times 27424
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2185818.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
10
|
Heady mixture of qualities nurse developed (7,7)
|
TEQUILA SUNRISE
|
Heady mixture
|
21a
|
2019-08-08
|
Times 27424
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2185818.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
11
|
A little house might ... be this? (4)
|
SEMI
|
A little
|
22a
|
2019-08-08
|
Times 27424
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2185818.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
12
|
The writer's twice penning papers of merit (10)
|
IMPRESSIVE
|
of merit
|
23a
|
2019-08-08
|
Times 27424
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2185818.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
13
|
Highest-ranking lady has heart stolen roguishly (6)
|
ARCHLY
|
roguishly
|
24a
|
2019-08-08
|
Times 27424
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2185818.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
14
|
Grant a leader in the papers a column (8)
|
CARYATID
|
a column
|
25a
|
2019-08-08
|
Times 27424
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2185818.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
15
|
Charles's going to loudly show amusement (7)
|
CHUCKLE
|
show amusement
|
1d
|
2019-08-08
|
Times 27424
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2185818.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
16
|
Number one Scot with puritanical views (9)
|
VICTORIAN
|
puritanical views
|
2d
|
2019-08-08
|
Times 27424
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2185818.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
17
|
What handyman has flipping spoils apparel (7)
|
TOOLKIT
|
What handyman has
|
3d
|
2019-08-08
|
Times 27424
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2185818.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
18
|
Errant knight in huge trouble (7)
|
UNHINGE
|
trouble
|
4d
|
2019-08-08
|
Times 27424
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2185818.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
19
|
Turned tenacious, holding on (9)
|
DOGLEGGED
|
Turned
|
5d
|
2019-08-08
|
Times 27424
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2185818.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
20
|
Stuff’s possibly tax-free, before cuts (7)
|
OVEREAT
|
Stuff
|
6d
|
2019-08-08
|
Times 27424
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2185818.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
21
|
Praise, primarily, to give the thing acclaim? (7)
|
PLAUDIT
|
Praise, primarily, to give the thing acclaim
|
7d
|
2019-08-08
|
Times 27424
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2185818.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
22
|
One admitted to being unstable? It’s still to be settled (9)
|
LIABILITY
|
It’s still to be settled
|
12d
|
2019-08-08
|
Times 27424
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2185818.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
23
|
This vicar could be the record-holder (9)
|
ARCHIVIST
|
record-holder
|
14d
|
2019-08-08
|
Times 27424
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2185818.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
24
|
Complaint received by a miserly sort presenting a threat to workers (3,4)
|
ANT BEAR
|
sort presenting a threat to workers
|
16d
|
2019-08-08
|
Times 27424
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2185818.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
25
|
Liberal leader gave up splitting wood (7)
|
ASQUITH
|
Liberal leader
|
17d
|
2019-08-08
|
Times 27424
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2185818.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
26
|
Light vessel reversed by a kingdom once (7)
|
ASSYRIA
|
kingdom once
|
18d
|
2019-08-08
|
Times 27424
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2185818.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
27
|
Ruling line in colour, almost ugly (7)
|
DYNASTY
|
Ruling line
|
19d
|
2019-08-08
|
Times 27424
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2185818.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
28
|
European bank invests — diving in here? (4,3)
|
DEEP END
|
diving in here
|
20d
|
2019-08-08
|
Times 27424
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2185818.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
29
|
Number one Scot with puritanical views (9)
|
VICTORIAN
| null |
2d
|
2019-08-08
|
Times 27424
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2185818.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
30
|
Protective cover Queen got from prime minister (6)
|
THATCH
|
Protective cover
|
1a
|
2021-03-03
|
Times 27915
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2498664.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
31
|
Share mistake and initially even Wall Street stalls? (8)
|
PARTERRE
|
Wall Street stalls
|
4a
|
2021-03-03
|
Times 27915
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2498664.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
32
|
Concerned with small emergency arising once more (9)
|
RESURGENT
|
arising once more
|
10a
|
2021-03-03
|
Times 27915
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2498664.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
33
|
Vouchsafed information about Roman square (5)
|
GIVEN
|
Vouchsafed
|
11a
|
2021-03-03
|
Times 27915
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2498664.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
34
|
Perfectionist maybe disposing of uranium to key operator (7)
|
PIANIST
|
key operator
|
12a
|
2021-03-03
|
Times 27915
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2498664.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
35
|
Concerned with component of blood containing iodine — that’s worrying (7)
|
SERIOUS
|
worrying
|
13a
|
2021-03-03
|
Times 27915
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2498664.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
36
|
Country parrot seen round city (5)
|
KENYA
|
Country
|
14a
|
2021-03-03
|
Times 27915
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2498664.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
37
|
Trap surrounded by enchantment is irresistible (8)
|
MAGNETIC
|
irresistible
|
15a
|
2021-03-03
|
Times 27915
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2498664.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
38
|
One imprisoned in lead alloy by English (8)
|
INTERNEE
|
One imprisoned
|
18a
|
2021-03-03
|
Times 27915
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2498664.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
39
|
Volunteers express disapproval — that’s not acceptable (5)
|
TABOO
|
not acceptable
|
20a
|
2021-03-03
|
Times 27915
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2498664.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
40
|
Garden flower that’s female outside, male inside (7)
|
VERBENA
|
Garden flower
|
23a
|
2021-03-03
|
Times 27915
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2498664.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
41
|
Little time before long trip, missing start for early contest (7)
|
TOURNEY
|
early contest
|
25a
|
2021-03-03
|
Times 27915
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2498664.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
42
|
Sound beginning when hummingbird is rapidly returning (5)
|
WHIRR
|
Sound
|
26a
|
2021-03-03
|
Times 27915
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2498664.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
43
|
Is old feeling of delight not starting, being alone? (9)
|
ISOLATION
|
being alone
|
27a
|
2021-03-03
|
Times 27915
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2498664.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
44
|
Member got off by unknown feature of law (8)
|
LEGALITY
|
feature of law
|
28a
|
2021-03-03
|
Times 27915
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2498664.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
45
|
European power limited by genuine revocation (6)
|
REPEAL
|
revocation
|
29a
|
2021-03-03
|
Times 27915
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2498664.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
46
|
Where travellers pay to go and fish (8)
|
TURNPIKE
|
Where travellers pay
|
1d
|
2021-03-03
|
Times 27915
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2498664.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
47
|
Refuse a black mark (7)
|
ABSTAIN
|
Refuse
|
2d
|
2021-03-03
|
Times 27915
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2498664.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
48
|
Skill I learnt initially in prison which some find hard to swallow (9)
|
CARTILAGE
|
which some find hard to swallow
|
3d
|
2021-03-03
|
Times 27915
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2498664.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
49
|
Convincing oneself car has motion (14)
|
AUTOSUGGESTION
|
Convincing oneself
|
5d
|
2021-03-03
|
Times 27915
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2498664.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
50
|
Dynamic person is good in bank (5)
|
TIGER
|
Dynamic person
|
6d
|
2021-03-03
|
Times 27915
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2498664.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
51
|
Soft cases used by opera violinists (7)
|
RAVIOLI
|
Soft cases
|
7d
|
2021-03-03
|
Times 27915
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2498664.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
52
|
Chap from Eagle Street (6)
|
ERNEST
|
Chap
|
8d
|
2021-03-03
|
Times 27915
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2498664.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
53
|
Soft-hearted person posted current crew thanks and tip (14)
|
SENTIMENTALIST
|
Soft-hearted person
|
9d
|
2021-03-03
|
Times 27915
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2498664.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
54
|
Company went without leader as old as you and I (9)
|
ENTOURAGE
|
Company
|
16d
|
2021-03-03
|
Times 27915
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2498664.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
55
|
Royal Opera House deployed piano only, a real sleep inducer (8)
|
ROHYPNOL
|
a real sleep inducer
|
17d
|
2021-03-03
|
Times 27915
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2498664.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
56
|
Tending to race up and burst into song (7)
|
NURSING
|
Tending to
|
19d
|
2021-03-03
|
Times 27915
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2498664.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
57
|
West African country introducing unknown energy fuel mixture (7)
|
BENZINE
|
fuel mixture
|
21d
|
2021-03-03
|
Times 27915
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2498664.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
58
|
Rule first cells must be set up for admission (6)
|
AVOWAL
|
admission
|
22d
|
2021-03-03
|
Times 27915
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2498664.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
59
|
Record single up around number four in chart (5)
|
ENROL
|
Record
|
24d
|
2021-03-03
|
Times 27915
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2498664.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
60
|
Startle, prepared to keep ace and not lead (4,1,4,4)
|
TAKE A BACK SEAT
|
not lead
|
1a
|
2018-05-17
|
Times 27040
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/1942956.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
61
|
It may get endless representation (5)
|
IMAGE
|
representation
|
9a
|
2018-05-17
|
Times 27040
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/1942956.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
62
|
Message’s tenor we may hear described (9)
|
VOICEMAIL
|
Message
|
10a
|
2018-05-17
|
Times 27040
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/1942956.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
63
|
Think shop needs rebuke (10)
|
DELIBERATE
|
Think
|
11a
|
2018-05-17
|
Times 27040
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/1942956.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
64
|
No time for jokes — strap on leg (4)
|
JESS
|
strap on leg
|
12a
|
2018-05-17
|
Times 27040
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/1942956.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
65
|
Get cash for proper detached place, not large (7)
|
REALISE
|
Get cash for
|
14a
|
2018-05-17
|
Times 27040
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/1942956.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
66
|
Republic extremely embarrassed, withdrawing current coins (7)
|
DENARII
|
coins
|
16a
|
2018-05-17
|
Times 27040
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/1942956.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
67
|
At heart, regrets nothing in Spanish island (7)
|
GRENADA
|
Spanish island
|
17a
|
2018-05-17
|
Times 27040
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/1942956.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
68
|
Burden of work papers (7)
|
OPPRESS
|
Burden
|
19a
|
2018-05-17
|
Times 27040
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/1942956.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
69
|
Just open a container (4)
|
AJAR
|
Just open
|
20a
|
2018-05-17
|
Times 27040
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/1942956.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
70
|
Fruit and meat including starter of rice for Chinese runner (5,5)
|
PEARL RIVER
|
Chinese runner
|
21a
|
2018-05-17
|
Times 27040
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/1942956.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
71
|
People arrest smooth boy over a little bling (9)
|
MEDALLION
|
a little bling
|
24a
|
2018-05-17
|
Times 27040
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/1942956.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
72
|
Maxim’s garden feature? (5)
|
GNOME
|
Maxim
|
25a
|
2018-05-17
|
Times 27040
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/1942956.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
73
|
Ma and Granny worried about Junior, a disillusioned playwright (5,5,3)
|
ANGRY YOUNG MAN
|
a disillusioned playwright
|
26a
|
2018-05-17
|
Times 27040
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/1942956.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
74
|
Old broadcaster’s second trailer for good stuff on compiler (5,9)
|
THIRD PROGRAMME
|
Old broadcaster’
|
1d
|
2018-05-17
|
Times 27040
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/1942956.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
75
|
Frolic about, holding a pen (5)
|
KRAAL
|
pen
|
2d
|
2018-05-17
|
Times 27040
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/1942956.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
76
|
Land almost nothing, after a West Indian lands one (10)
|
AZERBAIJAN
|
Land
|
3d
|
2018-05-17
|
Times 27040
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/1942956.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
77
|
Injurious commercial, very Irish (7)
|
ADVERSE
|
Injurious
|
4d
|
2018-05-17
|
Times 27040
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/1942956.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
78
|
Came together and kept busy at the guillotine? (7)
|
KNITTED
|
Came together
|
5d
|
2018-05-17
|
Times 27040
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/1942956.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
79
|
Like some spuds? I had to speak (4)
|
EYED
|
Like some spuds
|
6d
|
2018-05-17
|
Times 27040
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/1942956.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
80
|
Agreed toe is deformed somewhat (2,1,6)
|
TO A DEGREE
|
somewhat
|
7d
|
2018-05-17
|
Times 27040
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/1942956.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
81
|
Doctor percussing a lot who will get you looking better (7,7)
|
PLASTIC SURGEON
|
who will get you looking better
|
8d
|
2018-05-17
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Times 27040
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https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/1942956.html
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times_xwd_times
|
82
|
Simple game won’t come to an end — I go to bed (10)
|
SNAPDRAGON
|
I go to bed
|
13d
|
2018-05-17
|
Times 27040
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https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/1942956.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
83
|
Queen cross with regiment holding up drink (9)
|
ALEXANDRA
|
Queen
|
15d
|
2018-05-17
|
Times 27040
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https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/1942956.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
84
|
Useful feature to order any time (7)
|
AMENITY
|
Useful feature
|
18d
|
2018-05-17
|
Times 27040
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/1942956.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
85
|
Managed to support some good books: here, The Castle? (7)
|
OTRANTO
|
The Castle
|
19d
|
2018-05-17
|
Times 27040
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/1942956.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
86
|
Rev Vicar’s first study, say (5)
|
VROOM
|
Rev
|
22d
|
2018-05-17
|
Times 27040
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/1942956.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
87
|
Bullet hit pest (4)
|
SLUG
|
Bullet
|
23d
|
2018-05-17
|
Times 27040
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/1942956.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
88
|
Intrepid daughter missing parent's sister (9)
|
DAUNTLESS
|
Intrepid
|
1a
|
2020-09-29
|
Times Quick Cryptic 1711
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2414349.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
89
|
Literary genre in South Carolina, one including Kipling poem (3-2)
|
SCI
|
Literary genre
|
6a
|
2020-09-29
|
Times Quick Cryptic 1711
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2414349.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
90
|
Training device transforming Liam's tour (9)
|
SIMULATOR
|
Training device
|
8a
|
2020-09-29
|
Times Quick Cryptic 1711
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2414349.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
91
|
Plant serving sauce with meat (5)
|
OXLIP
|
Plant
|
9a
|
2020-09-29
|
Times Quick Cryptic 1711
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2414349.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
92
|
Clothing submerged in northern river? (9)
|
UNDERWEAR
|
Clothing
|
10a
|
2020-09-29
|
Times Quick Cryptic 1711
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2414349.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
93
|
Popular act, without doubt (6)
|
INDEED
|
without doubt
|
12a
|
2020-09-29
|
Times Quick Cryptic 1711
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2414349.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
94
|
Position of rubbish in South America (6)
|
STATUS
|
Position
|
13a
|
2020-09-29
|
Times Quick Cryptic 1711
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2414349.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
95
|
Element Mendeleev originally found in flowering plant (9)
|
GERMANIUM
|
Element
|
16a
|
2020-09-29
|
Times Quick Cryptic 1711
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2414349.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
96
|
Head of police called, revealing accident (5)
|
PRANG
|
accident
|
18a
|
2020-09-29
|
Times Quick Cryptic 1711
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2414349.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
97
|
Switch posts near ground (9)
|
TRANSPOSE
|
Switch
|
19a
|
2020-09-29
|
Times Quick Cryptic 1711
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2414349.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
98
|
With cunning, son locates youth leaders twice (5)
|
SLYLY
|
With cunning
|
21a
|
2020-09-29
|
Times Quick Cryptic 1711
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2414349.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
99
|
Stun factory, displaying alyssum, for example (4,5)
|
ROCK PLANT
|
alyssum, for example
|
22a
|
2020-09-29
|
Times Quick Cryptic 1711
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2414349.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
100
|
Argument inspector advanced in Home Counties (7)
|
DISPUTE
|
Argument
|
1d
|
2020-09-29
|
Times Quick Cryptic 1711
|
https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2414349.html
|
times_xwd_times
|
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