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Cryptic clue in guardian xword

Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2023 12:39 pm
by Bordeaux
Always a heavyweight team now in trouble (7) :lol:

Re: Cryptic clue in guardian xword

Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2023 1:07 pm
by Herts Clarets
Everton?

Re: Cryptic clue in guardian xword

Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2023 1:08 pm
by Granny WeatherWax
Everton for sure

Re: Cryptic clue in guardian xword

Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2023 1:23 pm
by Middle-agedClaret
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.

Re: Cryptic clue in guardian xword

Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2023 2:15 pm
by CnBtruntru
Scouses ;)

Plural there is a lot of them

Re: Cryptic clue in guardian xword

Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2023 2:22 pm
by Paul Waine
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.