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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3. May that place start to satisfy one (7) THEREON? that place = THERE, start of the word one is ON Reply #21. May 04 17, 6:52 PM |
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13. After complaint, leaves a nourishing drink (4,3) BEEF TEA Complaint = BEEF, leaves - (Tea leaves) Reply #22. May 04 17, 7:03 PM |
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7. Respond on a court (2-3) I keep coming back to react, but that's not hyphenated. Reply #23. May 04 17, 11:35 PM |
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"Re-act" is definitely right (RE + A + CT) 3. May that place start to satisfy one (7) I think this one's "Theresa" (THERE + S + A) 25. Rogue in favour of cutting discount (9) Reprobate (PRO in REBATE) Reply #24. May 04 17, 11:41 PM |
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Yes, 3D is Theresa as outlined by halekotsi and all others are correct. Reply #25. May 05 17, 4:49 AM |
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I believe that leaves just the following to be solved, (8 down is one of my favourite clues of all time!) ACROSS 16 Short message time and time again about leak (5) DOWN 8. Novel that’s reportedly never read on the road (7,5) 15. Happened to agree with class (4,5) 17. Complex lecture supporting European party (9) 23. Manage to keep second lot of trees (5) Reply #26. May 05 17, 4:55 AM |
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16 across is 'tweet' - 'wee' between 2 Ts. 17 down is 'elaborate' - 'e' (European) + 'lab' (British political party) on 'orate' (lecture). 23 down is 'copse' - 'cope' around 's' for second. Reply #27. May 05 17, 5:20 AM |
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What was the answer to 24A? Did we do it? Reply #28. May 05 17, 7:52 AM |
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8. Novel that’s reportedly never read on the road (7,5) Forever Amber Reply #29. May 05 17, 7:56 AM |
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24A Passengers about to get left in street CARLOAD About = CA, L (for left)+ R.LOAD Reply #30. May 05 17, 8:04 AM |
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15. Happened to agree with class (4,5) TOOK PLACE ? Reply #31. May 05 17, 8:58 AM |
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Yes that's the lot and all correct Sue! 15d Happened = TOOK PLACE ... To + OK (agree) + place (class) And wasn't 8d a great clue, when I originally solved it, it felt like a eureka moment! It obviously doesn't take a lot to please me. I'll hold off now for Jolana to continue, but am always willing to step in again if the need arises. Reply #32. May 05 17, 9:48 AM |
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That was great! I decided on the answer for 8D, then had to think about why it might be correct. 8^) Thanks for that, Ivor. Reply #33. May 05 17, 5:15 PM |
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Any chance of a new one, Ivor? Jolana? Reply #34. Jun 03 17, 6:54 PM |
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Hi Sue, I'd held off lest Jolana wished to post something, but in the meantime I'm hoping this link works for the latest crossword from my weekly magazine ...... https://www.pressreader.com/uk/the-week/20170603/282338269837065 Reply #35. Jun 04 17, 2:54 PM |
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That seems to have worked although some of the clues have merged, but you can easily separate them ... and of course you also have the grid now from the outset. One or two of the answers are quite tricky, but I feel sure you and the other regular users will fathom them out in due course. Reply #36. Jun 04 17, 2:58 PM |
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THE WEEK CROSSWORD 1058 The Week 3 Jun 2017 ACROSS 1 Star perhaps is one not overindulging on Mars! (8,4) 9 One on duty in tropical island (5) 10 Final in Cologne after one is coming up (9) 11 Beat right back with a little weight (7) 12 Bishop’s top attire abroad (7) 13 Some wanna a fight in Tommy’s shop (5) 15 Bill at the front in northern town (9) 17 Policeman, poet and chemist (9) 18 Reckon child not in bed (3,2) 20 Back problems engulfing northern African sect of Muslims (7) 22 Forget transgression in visits (5,2) 24 Finished school for auditors having taken a lot in (9) 25 Onset of acid rain disturbed African rhino (5) 26 Press the US after openings to Trump officially rubbished (6,6) DOWN 1 Listen to part of PM’S address in comfort (7) 2 Amateur with two suits in abundance (1,4) 3 Rose’s home situated in jolly elegant surroundings (9) 4 Pass over Brexit slogan (5) 5 Critic returned with piece on the Queen (9) 6 Where Amerind’s cooked but not in the morning? (5) 7 BA settle ground safety feature (8) 8 Ply land bordering the sea (6) 14 Without introductions, large volume hired as agreed (8) 15 More suitable afterwards to talk a lot with heating engineer (3-6) 16 Winning positions in Test so pressure off (3,6) 17 Head of security in store is a tyrant (6) 19 What you flip over in unusual landing? (7) 21 Oscar catches up with court employee (5) 22 Experienced reverses over in Washington? (5) 23 Asian antelope one’s seen amidst group of oldies (5) Reply #37. Jun 04 17, 8:05 PM |
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9 One on duty in tropical island (5) A toll = ATOLL 18A TOT UP 22 Forget transgression in visits (5,2) DROPSIN Forget = drop + transgression = sin Reply #38. Jun 04 17, 8:08 PM |
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19 What you flip over in unusual landing? (7) PANCAKE 23 Asian antelope one’s seen amidst group of oldies (5) I found an Asian antelope called a SAIGA Reply #39. Jun 04 17, 8:10 PM |
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4 Pass over Brexit slogan (5) LEAVE ? Reply #40. Jun 04 17, 8:16 PM |
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