Crossword Clues Part 2

[SusanDoris]

Susan,

I admit that "accept" didn't even occur to me! Go luck with the rest though.

Having given up on the crossword  clues too long - when there have to be several across and several down clues needing a second page to print them, they're too long. so, in a desultory fashion, I googled a clue and came across
http://bigdave44.com/2018/11/03/dt-28887-hints-2/
and was pleased to see that several comments there feel the same!

[bluehillside Retd.]

Hi Susan,

http://bigdave44.com/2018/11/03/dt-28887-hints-2/

Blimey - does this chap always publish the answers? I guess you won't me any more then...

...or does he wait a few days so you can't bear the anticipation until he does! 

[SusanDoris]

Hi Susan,

Blimey - does this chap always publish the answers? I guess you won't me any more then...

No he gives hints, and the BESIDES answer came from another link where you only get one at a time. 
For me, the whole point of doing something like crosswords is to do it proplerly. I am not interested in dealing with an unknown blogger and am very grateful for your help, responding with only as much help as I've requested. 

...or does he wait a few days so you can't bear the anticipation until he does! 

If that's how I felt, I would not carry on trying to pursue the hobby!

[bluehillside Retd.]

Susan,

No he gives hints, and the BESIDES answer came from another link where you only get one at a time. 
For me, the whole point of doing something like crosswords is to do it proplerly. I am not interested in dealing with an unknown blogger and am very grateful for your help, responding with only as much help as I've requested. 

If that's how I felt, I would not carry on trying to pursue the hobby!

Oh OK - in that case I remain at your service Madam!

[SusanDoris]

Susan,

Oh OK - in that case I remain at your service Madam!

Thank you!

[SusanDoris]

Today's Cryptic looks a lot more reasonable - all clues on one page for a start. I' have done several so
far

 Quick is not easy, but the answers will be available tomorrow if required

What was that word which is often used when the word 'junkie' turns up?

[bluehillside Retd.]

Hi Susan,

Today's Cryptic looks a lot more reasonable - all clues on one page for a start. I' have done several so far

Quick is not easy, but the answers will be available tomorrow if required

What was that word which is often used when the word 'junkie' turns up?

Good luck! Re "junkie", it it's in the quick one it's probably the standard meaning (addict, druggie, pill-popper etc) rather than the wider one of fan, enthusiast etc (as in "vinyl junkie"). Any letters so far?   

[SusanDoris]

Hi Susan,

Good luck! Re "junkie", it it's in the quick one it's probably the standard meaning (addict, druggie, pill-popper etc) rather than the wider one of fan, enthusiast etc (as in "vinyl junkie"). Any letters so far?

Not on that one - in fact I can't find it at the moment!! May I please have hints for:
When athletes run without delay (4,3,4,2)

- - O -/- - E/- - - -/- -
Second word THE presumably. It is quite a central clue so might help with others. Is it something to do with jumping the gun? Rather than the first word being STOP.  Also I bet it's really easy!

Moderate Jack to plug debts (10)
Is this an anagram of some of those words? Moderate looks like an anagram indicator?
Not enough vowels!

I've only actually done five answers so far, but two of them are long ones so it doesn't look Too empty.

[bluehillside Retd.]

Hi Susan,

Not on that one - in fact I can't find it at the moment!! May I please have hints for:
When athletes run without delay (4,3,4,2)

- - O -/- - E/- - - -/- -
Second word THE presumably. It is quite a central clue so might help with others. Is it something to do with jumping the gun? Rather than the first word being STOP.  Also I bet it's really easy!

Yup, it’s a straight clue. If someone shouts something meaning “start running now” it gives you a synonym for “from the beginning”.

Moderate Jack to plug debts (10)
Is this an anagram of some of those words? Moderate looks like an anagram indicator?
Not enough vowels!

I've only actually done five answers so far, but two of them are long ones so it doesn't look Too empty.

No – the synonym part is the “moderate”, so then you need three parts for “Jack” (as in sailor), “plug” and “debts” (actually letters that sound like words for being indebted to someone).

Hope it helps!

[SusanDoris]

Hi Susan,

Yup, it’s a straight clue. If someone shouts something meaning “start running now” it gives you a synonym for “from the beginning”.

Thank you - so it is FROM THE WORD GO

No – the synonym part is the “moderate”, so then you need three parts for “Jack” (as in sailor), “plug” and “debts” (actually letters that sound like words for being indebted to someone).

That will take me a bit longer!

Hope it helps!

Yes, definitely - and much appreciated. I do not know anyone  who does that cryptic crossword. It is so much more interesting to communicate with an expert.

[bluehillside Retd.]

Hey Susan,

Thank you - so it is FROM THE WORD GO

No probs – looks good to me.

That will take me a bit longer!

Start with the “debts” if that helps – that was my way in and it’s always the same answer. Debts expressed as bits of paper meaning person A owes something to person B are called…

Yes, definitely - and much appreciated. I do not know anyone  who does that cryptic crossword. It is so much more interesting to communicate with an expert.

I’m certainly not an expert! For some reason I find the Torygraph cryptic generally to be straightforward to do – regardless of the setter it’s very consistent, and often returns to the same ideas (whiskey, foxtrot, tango etc for letters for example). The Times take me longer (not that I do it these days) and often there’d be a few answers left over that took me a bit longer. The Guardian on the other hand has a mind all of its own, and I’ve never got on with it. 

[SusanDoris]

Hey Susan,

No probs – looks good to me.

Start with the “debts” if that helps – that was my way in and it’s always the same answer. Debts expressed as bits of paper meaning person A owes something to person B are called…

I’m certainly not an expert! For some reason I find the Torygraph cryptic generally to be straightforward to do – regardless of the setter it’s very consistent, and often returns to the same ideas (whiskey, foxtrot, tango etc for letters for example). The Times take me longer (not that I do it these days) and often there’d be a few answers left over that took me a bit longer. The Guardian on the other hand has a mind all of its own, and I’ve never got on with it.

I've found the one with junky in it:
/Reprimand junky occasionally sitting in spilt beer (6)
- - B - K - and of course I've just realised what it is REBUKE Why is 'junky' uk?

I have a word with blank H blank H ... so I think I might have made a mistake there! I'll have another look tomorrow.

[bluehillside Retd.]

Hey Susan,

I've found the one with junky in it:
/Reprimand junky occasionally sitting in spilt beer (6)
- - B - K - and of course I've just realised what it is REBUKE Why is 'junky' uk?

Well, you know that “beer” is an anagram because of the “spilt” – which gives you “REBE”. Also though you need something in the middle (“inside”) that's “occasionally” – ie, the alternate letters – from “junky”, which is the U and the K. UK inside REBE gives you REBUKE.

I have a word with blank H blank H ... so I think I might have made a mistake there! I'll have another look tomorrow.[/quote]

Blimey!

[SusanDoris]

Lettin one makea call after husband (6) IPHONE

Type of critic with no standing ( ARMCHAIR

If both those are right, then the answer to:
Old mathematician distributed nameless merchandise (10)
Has the blank H blank H in!!
-   H – H – M – D - -

I suppose it is the Iphone that is  wrong, isn’t it?!!

[bluehillside Retd.]

Hi again Susan,

Lettin one makea call after husband (6) IPHONE

I’m assuming that the “Lettin” is “letting? That gives you the synonym part. The “one” is given to you, and it comes just after “husband” – typically one letter. Then all you need to finish is a four-letter word meaning to “call” someone on the ‘phone.

Type of critic with no standing (  ARMCHAIR

Spot on – it’s  straight clue.

If both those are right, then the answer to:
Old mathematician distributed nameless merchandise (10)
Has the blank H blank H in!!
-   H – H – M – D - -

I suppose it is the Iphone that is  wrong, isn’t it?!!

Yes! The “distributed” tells you that there’s an anagram, and “merchandise” has the right number of letters for that provided you make it “nameless”… 

[SusanDoris]

Hi again Susan,

I’m assuming that the “Lettin” is “letting? That gives you the synonym part. The “one” is given to you, and it comes just after “husband” – typically one letter. Then all you need to finish is a four-letter word meaning to “call” someone on the ‘phone.

Spot on – it’s  straight clue.

Yes! The “distributed” tells you that there’s an anagram, and “merchandise” has the right number of letters for that provided you make it “nameless”…

Thank you. HIRING and ARCHIMEDES
But I don't see why that is nameless?

It's the N isn't it. archimeden ? ? (Which Synthetic Dave pronounces as Archimeden.)

Checked definition - it is spelt Archimedean. How does even my favourite crossword setter who has obviously compiled this one get away with that!

[bluehillside Retd.]

Hi Susan,

Thank you. HIRING and ARCHIMEDES
But I don't see why that is nameless?

It's the N isn't it. archimeden ? ? (Which Synthetic Dave pronounces as Archimeden.)

No problem. It's nameless because "merchandise" has one letter too many to be an anagram for ARCHIMEDES, and that letter if the "n". "Name" is "n", so making "merchandise" "nameless" just means taking out the "n". 

[SusanDoris]

Hi Susan,

No problem. It's nameless because "merchandise" has one letter too many to be an anagram for ARCHIMEDES, and that letter if the "n". "Name" is "n", so making "merchandise" "nameless" just means taking out the "n".

Oh I see!  Ignore my last edit above written before reading this!

[SusanDoris]

Just a few clues to go!

ABSTEMIOUS for the 'Moderate...' one.
 Tart initially can be consumed - on this? (3,5)

Secnd word TABLE Could you please say whether first is THE?  Bit ordinary if it is!! However, I like this setter's clues..

It would be nice to finish it today, but as long as I finish by about Wednesday, I'm content!

[bluehillside Retd.]

Susan,

Just a few clues to go!

ABSTEMIOUS for the 'Moderate...' one.
 Tart initially can be consumed - on this? (3,5)

Secnd word TABLE Could you please say whether first is THE?  Bit ordinary if it is!! However, I like this setter's clues..

It would be nice to finish it today, but as long as I finish by about Wednesday, I'm content!

I can say – it isn’t! Look at the “initially” for the first letter, and then a word for “can be consumed” to follow…

[SusanDoris]

Susan,

I can say – it isn’t! Look at the “initially” for the first letter, and then a word for “can be consumed” to follow…

Oh dear! The T, B and E are right (the B from REBUKE, T from thoughtful and E from SLEEVE - arm covering!
I thought - T from tart an ABLE from 'an be'.
TEA TABLE?

Yes, so that gives fALSETTO for High river battle - and finishes that corner. 

Four clues in last corner to go, plus 1 down. Hmmm.

[bluehillside Retd.]

Susan,

Oh dear! The T, B and E are right (the B from REBUKE, T from thoughtful and E from SLEEVE - arm covering!
I thought - T from tart an ABLE from 'an be'.
TEA TABLE?

Yup, though not for that reason - it's T + EATABLE.

[SusanDoris]

Susan,

Yup, though not for that reason - it's T + EATABLE.

Oh yes, of course! Thank you.
See Edit to above post.

[SusanDoris]

1 down: Flier the setter's sent up in this vein? (6)
Letters: - I - R - B -
MIDRIB ('bird' and 'im') Fits, but does the IM indicate the setter is saying, I am'

Three to go.

Edited:
Could you tell me please, with a yes or no,  whether the letters I have look correct?

The 7th letter of both 8-letter words is shared.
The 3rd letter of 22 down is the 5th letter of 24 across.

24 across: Precise in theatre ( S – R - - - - -

17 down: Ordinary novice supporting lady (6) L – R - - -

22 down: Brad and Angelina originally in love (4) N - - -

I’m fairly sure that last clue appeared a while back, but I’ve forgotten the answer.

[bluehillside Retd.]

Hi Susan,

1 down: Flier the setter's sent up in this vein? (6)
Letters: - I - R - B -
MIDRIB ('bird' and 'im') Fits, but does the IM indicate the setter is saying, I am'

Yes it does. The answer works but I confess I couldn’t see the “vein” bit so I looked up “midrib” and it turns out it’s the vein of a leaf. You learn something new every day eh?

Three to go.

Edited:
Could you tell me please, with a yes or no,  whether the letters I have look correct?

The 7th letter of both 8-letter words is shared.
The 3rd letter of 22 down is the 5th letter of 24 across.

24 across: Precise in theatre (  S – R - - - - -

Yes. It’s a straight clue – not all theatres are for actors!

17 down: Ordinary novice supporting lady (6) L – R - - -

No – sorry. Think “learner” as in car driver “supporting” a woman’s name.

22 down: Brad and Angelina originally in love (4) N - - -

I’m fairly sure that last clue appeared a while back, but I’ve forgotten the answer.

This is a properly hard one – took me quite a while. The N is correct, and you need to now that “brad” isn’t just a man’s name…