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Clue no. 13: I'm rambling next month, I'm off with Oscar around Long Island(6)

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

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Comments on the clue
1.Too complex construction.
2.prox. = next month perfectly well without the ugly I'm off with Oscar device.
3.Rather prolix!
4.Think this is invalid – your cryptic element does not take the O away, only the IM. Very long explanation – prolix!