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"Book stop used in espionage." (7,7)
The answer is Numbers Station. Numbers station - Wikipedia[^]
Book = Numbers (a book of the Old testament)
Stop = station e.g. a stop on the rail network.
Andy B
modified 13-Jul-17 8:59am.
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Sorry, I don't get it together.
bookstop - something that collects dust in a shelf
used in espionage - some spyware?
If you had not said (7,7), I would guess 'Windows Ten' 
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Unfortunately it's not Windows Ten  although I see your point!
For the purpose of the clue, book and stop are deliberately two distinct words  .
Andy B
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I'm sorry mate but that's a bit too crazy. The "Book" connection is particularly tenuous.
There should be a realistic way to get to the answer if you can make some kind of connection. IMHO there isn't one there. I know this is just a bit of fun, but it's no fun if there isn't a chance.
If I'm wrong I apologise, but Book -> Numbers? Come on, that's not realistic. I can't think of a single person who would make that connection.
Just sayin'...
One morning I shot an elephant in my pajamas. How he got in my pajamas, I don't know.
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Mel Padden wrote: I can't think of a single person who would make that connection.
I did, once I had figured out "station". The use of Book in crosswords is often used to point at a book of the Bible.
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Really? I thought 'books' was a well known clue for either 'OT' or 'NT' (old or new testament) and therefore book (singular) was a logical extension of that? I've certainly seen books used in several newspaper crosswords.
I'll take your criticism on board though and will make tomorrow's easier, and OG will no doubt solve it in 2 mins .
Andy B
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Well the responses seem to go against me, so I stand corrected: as ye were.
I do understand that there are some tricks and customs to learn in CCC. I do sometimes find them annoying, though... particularly when they go against me, natch...
I apologise. Bloody tough clue though....
One morning I shot an elephant in my pajamas. How he got in my pajamas, I don't know.
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Yeah, it was a bit of stinker. Tomorrow's will be less mind-bending I promise.
Andy B
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Book is totally acceptable indicating a biblical connection
We can’t stop here, this is bat country - Hunter S Thompson RIP
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My first time using an elevator was an uplifting experience.
but the second time, it let me down.
2 slices of melon talking. One says to the the other "Let's run away and get married".
The other slice replies "I'm sorry, I cantaloupe..."
I'll get my coat.
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The only dad jokes that stick in my head are nerdy ones like "I can understand 4, 5, 7, and 8 feet, but I can't fathom."
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Made me laugh. 
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Why was 6 afraid of 7?
because 7 8 9.
Try to top that one.
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More like granddad jokes.
If you have an important point to make, don't try to be subtle or clever. Use a pile driver. Hit the point once. Then come back and hit it again. Then hit it a third time - a tremendous whack.
--Winston Churchill
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The one I heard yesterday (although, its probably old as the woods):
"I used to be addicted to the Hokey Pokey. Thankfully I turned myself around."
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Drinking coffee could lead to a longer life, scientist says[^]
Somebody needs a proof reader, the very first paragraph...
Scientists have found that people who drink coffee appear to live longer. Drinking coffee was associated with lower risk of death due to heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes, and kidney disease. People who consumed a cup of coffee a day were 12 percent less likely to die compared to those who didn't drink coffee. <- yep, a full stop right there
Woo hoo, drink 1 cup coffee per day = 12% less likely to die!
so if I increase coffee input to 9 cups per day that would make it 108% less likely to die.
I'll take it,... plus 8 more please.
Sin tack
the any key okay
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I can see the click bait now, "You can live forever using THIS SIMPLE METHOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
It was broke, so I fixed it.
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"Morticians hate this one weird trick!!!"
Bad command or file name. Bad, bad command! Sit! Stay! Staaaay...
AntiTwitter: @DalekDave is now a follower!
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"These beans can extend your life"
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"9 Ways to Live Forever" 
The difficult we do right away...
...the impossible takes slightly longer.
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"You won't believe what happens next!"
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I saw that in the news. I admit to being skeptical about it a few years ago they were saying it was was instant death to drink one... 
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Lopatir wrote: People who consumed a cup of coffee a day were 12 percent less likely to die compared to those who didn't drink coffee.
My English is lousy.
As I see it, it is very unlikely that you will not die.
Bastard Programmer from Hell 
If you can't read my code, try converting it here[^]
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