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Clue no. 8: Boy Jack's quietus, year gone and beginnings of an unusually unhappy time – dreadful for one like Harry Lauder?

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A clue to JUSQU'AUBOUTISTE.
3 comments refer to this clue (from 3 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.Overly obscure definition, and fairly clumsy construction
2.Clunky surface and the definition is a real stretch.
3.To my mind, this is too long and complex to be a suitable clue – but it was fascinating to read!