Something mysterious appearing periodically in outflow (3)

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Source: Times 27,281 https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2094191.html

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Cryptic crossword clue: ‘Something mysterious appearing periodically in outflow ’ (3)

Make pretty sailor stick around (4,2)

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Source: Times 27553 https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2267606.html

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Cryptic crossword clue: ‘Make pretty sailor stick around ’ (4,2)

Way through area on Java? (5)

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Source: Times 27,875 https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2473074.html

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Cryptic crossword clue: ‘Way through area on Java? ’ (5)

Fan drier controls damp in odd places (7)

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Source: Times 27,239 https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2067658.html

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Cryptic crossword clue: ‘Fan drier controls damp in odd places ’ (7)

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This is an acrylic painting of a charming decorative cat surrounded by daisies, medallions, and whimsical swirls in a colorful folk-art style.

Trainee's not finished on retro ball dress fabric (7)

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Source: Jumbo 1220 https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/1578674.html

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Cryptic crossword clue: ‘Trainee's not finished on retro ball dress fabric ’ (7)

Preacher concerned with order of candidates for examination (10)

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Source: Times Cryptic Jumbo 1466 https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2439453.html

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Cryptic crossword clue: ‘Preacher concerned with order of candidates for examination ’ (10)

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A cute smiling white ghost wears an oversized purple witch hat decorated with orange pumpkins, a large autumn flower, and fall leaves. Set against a textured purple background with warm orange foliage, this whimsical Halloween illustration features a cheerful, friendly ghost with rosy cheeks, creating a cozy autumn and harvest season feel.

Motto I’m going by as much as possible (5)

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Source: Times Quick Cryptic No 938 https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/1825222.html

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Cryptic crossword clue: ‘Motto I’m going by as much as possible ’ (5)

Hostile to saga not starting on fashionable street (7)

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Source: Quick cryptic No 753 https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/1674324.html

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Cryptic crossword clue: ‘Hostile to saga not starting on fashionable street ’ (7)

Way to completely defeat English (5)

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Source: QC 1115 https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/1960303.html

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Cryptic crossword clue: ‘Way to completely defeat English ’ (5)

Calm gym expert (5)

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Source: Times Quick Cryptic No 1809 https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2488190.html

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Cryptic crossword clue: ‘Calm gym expert ’ (5)

Old hat banned by doctor penning poem (8)

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Source: Times 27688 https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2354048.html

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Cryptic crossword clue: ‘Old hat banned by doctor penning poem ’ (8)

Extremely dire, lengthy journey, not a direct route (6)

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Source: Times Quick Cryptic No 1858 https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2524898.html

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Cryptic crossword clue: ‘Extremely dire, lengthy journey, not a direct route ’ (6)

Passage in entirety periodically input again (6)

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Source: Times Cryptic No 27192 https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2041440.html

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Cryptic crossword clue: ‘Passage in entirety periodically input again ’ (6)

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Bold shapes, layered textures, and vibrant color come together in this contemporary mixed media composition celebrating the beauty of the pomegranate. A richly textured pomegranate, stylized blossom, and graphic botanical elements are arranged against a lively background of aqua, lavender, lime green, and warm citrus tones. Expressive brushwork and collage-inspired details create depth and movement while giving the artwork a fresh, modern feel.

Suffers heavy blow? Cushion needed (7)

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Source: Quick Cryptic 712 https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/1639519.html

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Cryptic crossword clue: ‘Suffers heavy blow? Cushion needed ’ (7)

Old-fashioned member of the family dies (6,2)

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Source: Times 26,627 https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/1671387.html

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Cryptic crossword clue: ‘Old-fashioned member of the family dies ’ (6,2)

Aid distributed during religious festival (7)

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Source: Times Quick Cryptic No 1243 https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2055237.html

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Cryptic crossword clue: ‘Aid distributed during religious festival ’ (7)

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This is a black cat sleeping on a garden bench with a little bluebird perched on it's back in a garden of delphinium flowers.

Mum’s working for a member of a secret society (5)

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Source: Times Quick Cryptic No 1813 https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2491294.html

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Cryptic crossword clue: ‘Mum’s working for a member of a secret society ’ (5)

Shop offering drunk ale, no regrets! (7,5)

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Source: Quick Cryptic 1884 https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2544815.html

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Cryptic crossword clue: ‘Shop offering drunk ale, no regrets! ’ (7,5)

Fixer essential to renovate the room (6)

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Source: Times Cryptic Jumbo 1476 https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2472753.html

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Cryptic crossword clue: ‘Fixer essential to renovate the room ’ (6)

Nation in debt is ashamed, initially (5)

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Source: Times Quick Cryptic 1060 https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/1918732.html

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Cryptic crossword clue: ‘Nation in debt is ashamed, initially ’ (5)

Coat officer gashes when falling over (6)

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Source: Times Cryptic 27068 https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/1961104.html

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Cryptic crossword clue: ‘Coat officer gashes when falling over ’ (6)

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A weathered white garden chair displays a beautiful arrangement of blue and white hydrangeas while a fluffy white cat rests peacefully beneath. Painted in a soft expressive fine art style, this tranquil cottage garden scene captures the simple joys of summer and adds elegant farmhouse charm to any home.

Fortress you and I observed in rocky peak (5)

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Source: Times Quick Cryptic No 1899 https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2556747.html

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Cryptic crossword clue: ‘Fortress you and I observed in rocky peak ’ (5)

Kind of family that’s equivocal, putting university back (7)

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Source: Times Cryptic No 27300 https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2109934.html

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Cryptic crossword clue: ‘Kind of family that’s equivocal, putting university back ’ (7)

Function hosting a performance offering little amusement (9)

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Source: Times Cryptic Jumbo 1384 https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2157213.html

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Cryptic crossword clue: ‘Function hosting a performance offering little amusement ’ (9)

Greek island in which Corinthians curtailed amusement (5)

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Source: Times 27232 https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2062604.html

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Cryptic crossword clue: ‘Greek island in which Corinthians curtailed amusement ’ (5)

Poet in a posh study (5)

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Source: Sunday Times 4928 https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2439874.html

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Cryptic crossword clue: ‘Poet in a posh study’ (5)

Can you work out what the connection is and what the next one in the sequence will likely be?

Chemistry, Oxford
None
Law, Oxford
History, Edinburgh
PPE, Oxford
Geography, Oxford
Classics, Oxford
PPE, Oxford
PPE, Oxford
Law, Leeds

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Suitable former exercise regime any number accepted (9)

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Source: Times 27688 https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2354048.html

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Cryptic crossword clue: ‘Suitable former exercise regime any number accepted ’ (9)

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This is a canvas impressionism of a some soft pink garden peony flowers in a sage colored vase.

Country girl’s examination (7)

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Source: QC 1465 https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2226406.html

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Cryptic crossword clue: ‘Country girl’s examination ’ (7)