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Clue no. 19: Edmund Blackadder finally dies in first offensive manoeuvre

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A clue to IRONSIDE.
4 comments refer to this clue (from 4 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.Shouldn't this be 'first of offensive' and then maybe 'manoeuvres'?
2.I think if Edmund is the straight def, it needs qualification.
3.Surface superb, but Edmund as def. needs a “possibly” or equiv., and, for me, “first [as opp. to first of] offensive” does not = O.
4.Excellent surface.