Subject: Cryptic Crosswords (2)
Posted by: moonraker2
Date: May 02 17
Rather than continue to hi-jack Jolana's thread during her temporary absence, I will post further cryptic crosswords clues here until she returns and wishes to take back the reins!
Posted by: moonraker2
Date: May 02 17
Rather than continue to hi-jack Jolana's thread during her temporary absence, I will post further cryptic crosswords clues here until she returns and wishes to take back the reins!
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15d Opening day's opening is filled with wonder and delight (9) Opening = ENTRANCE + day's opening letter D = ENTRANCED (filled with wonder and delight) Reply #2041. Feb 12 18, 6:40 AM |
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20D ResPECT INdia's crossword setter PECTIN (what you set jams and sauces with) (giggle) Reply #2042. Feb 12 18, 4:13 PM |
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25A Hold up one working at the front in kiosk kiosk = stall one = one (duh!!) working = w STONEWALL Reply #2043. Feb 12 18, 4:18 PM |
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13D "Confirmed" was first officially recorded CHRONICLED Can't see much word play other than double definition Reply #2044. Feb 12 18, 4:26 PM |
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23a Mass conflict, evident in launch, is controlling code (8) Mass = M + WAR (conflict) in FIRE (launch) = FIRMWARE (controlling code) Reply #2045. Feb 12 18, 4:50 PM |
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27A Those people harbouring strong desire curtailed white magic. I looked up various forms of magic and came up with this for THEURGY the operation or effect of a supernatural or divine agency in human affairs. a system of white magic practised by the early Neoplatonists. Those people = THE..Y + strong desire (curtailed) URG(E) Reply #2046. Feb 13 18, 5:04 AM |
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Finally, 24D Bat mostly used by youngster (4) BABY = youngster. Most of BAt + BY Reply #2047. Feb 13 18, 5:08 AM |
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I just looked up the hints for 17a. All it said was 'subtraction clue'. It doesn't help me; any ideas, Ivor? Reply #2048. Feb 13 18, 5:11 AM |
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PS Hercule Poirot is certainly correct, as you surmised ,Ivor. Reply #2049. Feb 13 18, 5:12 AM |
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Well done Sue to finalise this one. When I click on 'subtraction clue' in the hints, it comes up with: "The answer is found by removing a letter, letters, or a word (either found directly in the clue or derived) from a word or words (or their synonyms). Subtractions involving synonyms must be done with contiguous letters, that is, a word will subtract directly unless specifically indicated. A subtraction indicator is present to initiate the action." I'm still none the wiser in relation to this answer. Perhaps you could send a message to the compiler to ask for clarification? Reply #2050. Feb 13 18, 5:25 AM |
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I've posted a query. I will be out most of the day, so if anyone wants to check via the website, feel free. The new one is up and running. http://www.australiancrosswords.com.au/SticklerW/SticklerW1DJu.html and the webpage: http://www.australiancrosswords.com.au/WPblog/the-stickler-weekly-214/ Reply #2051. Feb 13 18, 3:16 PM |
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David Stickley says: February 14, 2018 at 9:35 am The explanation given to the HP clue is: Anagram of OUR HELICOPTER, yet the clue doesn’t contain OUR HELICOPTER, it contains OUR FOUR and ends with a question mark. I use a question mark very intentionally, and here it means something extra is going on, specifically that FOUR isn’t FOUR, but the answer at FOUR in the crossword, which is HELICOPTER. For this to work, FOUR must be unique (that is it can’t be across and down, otherwise it would need qualification) and the “?” must be present to inform solvers of extra trickery. Otherwise it’s a straightforward anagram. #213 contains a similar device (using another clue’s answer) in 21-down, “…Clause 11?” Best Stickler I told him thanks, but that I must remember in future that crossword compilers are evil. :-) Reply #2052. Feb 14 18, 5:35 AM |
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Thanks so much Sue for the feedback. However, after recognising similar wordplay in the previous puzzle, I'm wondering how on earth I completely missed it this time round? Reply #2053. Feb 14 18, 9:26 AM |
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10a Sheep, taking in nothing, wanders about aimlessly (5) Sheep = RAMS taking in nothing O = ROAMS (wanders about aimlessly) Reply #2054. Feb 14 18, 9:35 AM |
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1d Hybrid of any citrus passing a close examination (8) anagram of 'any citrus' without the letter 'a' = SCRUTINY (close examination) Reply #2055. Feb 14 18, 9:38 AM |
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15a Point and dash not used in modified form of shorthand (5) anagram of 'shorthand' minus the letters of 'dash' = NORTH (Point) Reply #2056. Feb 14 18, 9:49 AM |
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3d People bitten by insect hadn't prepared for rude awakening (14) People = MEN within anagram of "insect hadn't" = DISENCHANTMENT (rude awakening) Reply #2057. Feb 14 18, 9:55 AM |
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11a Now is a time to give (2,7) Now = AT PRESENT : A + T (time) + PRESENT (to give) Reply #2058. Feb 14 18, 10:02 AM |
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8D Sailor recalled her to some extent. (6) RATHER. Sailor = tar -backward = RAT + HER Reply #2059. Feb 15 18, 2:13 AM |
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12 A Block occupiers from an endeavour after 10 No, the 10 does not refer to 10A this time (!!) but simply ten (believe it or not) endeavour = try an = an (gosh) TENANTRY Reply #2060. Feb 15 18, 4:41 AM |
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