Cryptic clue in guardian xword

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Bordeaux
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Cryptic clue in guardian xword

Post by Bordeaux » Mon Jan 30, 2023 12:39 pm

Always a heavyweight team now in trouble (7) :lol:
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Re: Cryptic clue in guardian xword

Post by Herts Clarets » Mon Jan 30, 2023 1:07 pm

Everton?
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Re: Cryptic clue in guardian xword

Post by Granny WeatherWax » Mon Jan 30, 2023 1:08 pm

Everton for sure
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Re: Cryptic clue in guardian xword

Post by Middle-agedClaret » Mon Jan 30, 2023 1:23 pm

Well - the first part, metaphorically, could refer to the mighty Clarets - but the second part rules us out!
As others have said, it’s Everton.
Good clue.
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Re: Cryptic clue in guardian xword

Post by CnBtruntru » Mon Jan 30, 2023 2:15 pm

Scouses ;)

Plural there is a lot of them
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Re: Cryptic clue in guardian xword

Post by Paul Waine » Mon Jan 30, 2023 2:22 pm

Cryptic clue:

Always = ever;

Heavy weight = ton.

Team in trouble: just sacked manager, in relegation spot in Premier League.

This cryptic crossword, of course, was compiled for confirmation of Sean Dyche's appointment this afternoon.
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