jolana 
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Yes, that´s it.
Reply #81. Jan 06 13, 7:30 AM
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salami_swami
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Yes indeed, houston. Yes indeed.
But, unlike poor Oliver, I imagine I will get my second helping, plus some. ;)
Reply #84. Jan 07 13, 3:55 PM
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| houston1127
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I hope so. I enjoy these, too. Maybe Jolana will be gracious and keep us in a steady supply of puzzles.
Reply #85. Jan 07 13, 4:01 PM
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salami_swami
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I enjoy them too, even though I only understand a few of them, let alone are able to solve them! ;)
Reply #86. Jan 07 13, 4:03 PM
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jolana
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Of course, I will share more, but number 30 is still waiting for being solved:)
Reply #87. Jan 07 13, 5:17 PM
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jolana
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Oh no, sorry, number 30 has alredy been solved.
So, here you are. This time I will use the real numbers in the book as it is much easier for me to look for the answers:
Cryptic Crossword 2
6) Soon see big bell operated to show high responsibility (8,6)
9) Supporter of some standing (6)
10) Beatiful skill is almost given credit (8)
11) Study to start court action safeguard (8)
13) Half the amount needed to move public body (6)
15) Get around without getting level (6)
17) Doctor going round the Emerald Isle looking sheepish (6)
19) Growth of enjoyment for little chap (6)
20) Will almost get drunk all round towards the end of the day (8)
22) A Turkish gent takes a nice one out - nothing happens in it (8)
24) Live with what´s left without being superior (6)
26) Jump in the air taken to promise better weather ahead (6,2,6)
(Hope I haven´t made any typos)
Reply #88. Jan 07 13, 5:28 PM
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| houston1127
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9) Supporter of some standing (6)
COLUMN
Reply #89. Jan 07 13, 11:49 PM
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salami_swami
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6: Noblesse oblige, perhaps?
Anagram of soon see big bell.
Reply #90. Jan 07 13, 11:52 PM
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jolana
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Houston - no, salami - yes.
Reply #91. Jan 08 13, 11:02 AM
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moonraker2
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9) Supporter of some standing (6)
Possibly PILLAR but not at all sure!
Reply #92. Jan 08 13, 4:36 PM
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moonraker2
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10) Beautiful skill is almost given credit (8)
ARTISTIC = Beautiful
Skill = Art + is + tic(k) almost given credit.
nb - tick is a slang British word for credit, I'm not sure if it's used elsewhere.
Reply #93. Jan 08 13, 4:41 PM
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moonraker2
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To further explain start court action = serve (as in tennis).
Reply #95. Jan 08 13, 5:02 PM
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moonraker2
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13) Half the amount needed to move public body (6)
Half the amount needed = QUAN(tity)
To move = GO
Answer - QUANGO (Public Body)
Reply #96. Jan 09 13, 6:16 AM
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Upstart3
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17) Doctor going round the Emerald Isle looking sheepish (6)
MO - medical officer for Doctor
around
ERIN - old name for Ireland
makes "MERINO" which is a type of sheep.
Reply #97. Jan 09 13, 8:11 AM
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moonraker2
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19) Growth of enjoyment for little chap (6)
A tentative suggestion ....
Enjoyment = Fun
plus
little chap .... could be Gus
FUNGUS = Growth?
Reply #98. Jan 09 13, 8:55 AM
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moonraker2
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20) Will almost get drunk all round towards the end of the day (8)
Will almost = WIL
Get drunk = TIGHT
all round ..... T(WIL)IGHT
TWILIGHT = the end of the day.
Reply #99. Jan 09 13, 9:03 AM
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moonraker2
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26) Jump in the air taken to promise better weather ahead (6,2,6)
COMING OF SPRING?
Reply #100. Jan 09 13, 10:52 AM
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