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kilvenny

kilvenny
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The clue splits after the word question. So you are looking for a classic opening question. But you could also look for the answer to
contained weight more recently with embedded instruction and get the same answer.
 

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Will assume it's right and leave the next clue before I go to sleep:

69 down(!) (6)

Object-oriented expression doesn't carry much weight in this game
 

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42 down (7,3,6)

Origin of a 3rd rate production from seemingly an old Irish defender with the X Factor
 

kilvenny

kilvenny
Cowell and Mcgath is the ship yard not sure about the letters though Mcgrath was the Irish footballer.

Edit: Some sources quote Cowell and Mcgrath. I have not seen Mcgrath and Cowell though which would be 7,3 and 6.
 
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kilvenny said:
Cowell and Mcgath is the ship yard not sure about the letters though Mcgrath was the Irish footballer.

Edit: Some sources quote Cowell and Mcgrath. I have not seen Mcgrath and Cowell though which would be 7,3 and 6.
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Correct, and yes I think it should be 6,3,6 but well done! McGrath the footballer and Cowell the X Factor.
 
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