Crossword Clues Part 2

[SusanDoris]

Hi Susan,

No, ELICITED is correct. If you provoke, say, an opinion from someone you elicit it, hence the synonym.

As NS says though, not a great clue at all.

thank you.

I printed off yesterday's Cryptic and Quick, so as to have something to do to fill in an odd minute here and there. quick completed. I did a few of the Cryptic answers, but it is very unlikely I shall do much and because it isn't the Saturday one, I'm not going to try. Anyway,I looked up the answer to 1 down:

Prudence not impaired? Not at home (4)

and the answer is TACT.

And now, of course, I would be interested to know where on earth that comes from!

[bluehillside Retd.]

Hi Susan,

thank you.

I printed off yesterday's Cryptic and Quick, so as to have something to do to fill in an odd minute here and there. quick completed. I did a few of the Cryptic answers, but it is very unlikely I shall do much and because it isn't the Saturday one, I'm not going to try. Anyway,I looked up the answer to 1 down:

Prudence not impaired? Not at home (4)

and the answer is TACT.

And now, of course, I would be interested to know where on earth that comes from!

No problem. "Prudence" is the synonym for TACT. If something is "not impaired" then it's INTACT, but as it's "not at home" it's "not in" - ie, you remove the IN at the beginning.

[SusanDoris]

Hi Susan,

No problem. "Prudence" is the synonym for TACT. If something is "not impaired" then it's INTACT, but as it's "not at home" it's "not in" - ie, you remove the IN at the beginning.

thank you for explaining. I had just now got as far as thinking, something to do with intact, but had got no further!

[SusanDoris]

Still looking in now and then on Monday's Cryptic and have done a few more clues. However, I've typed the following into google several times and it won't even pick up correctly what I have typed, so I hope an answer will be given here.

8 down: Current large division over division of pupils (4,6)
No letters available I'm afraid.

'Class sizes' would be a good answer but that won't work of course!

I realise there are many  meanings of current, also large, but cannot think of one that works.

[Nearly Sane]

Still looking in now and then on Monday's Cryptic and have done a few more clues. However, I've typed the following into google several times and it won't even pick up correctly what I have typed, so I hope an answer will be given here.

8 down: Current large division over division of pupils (4,6)
No letters available I'm afraid.

'Class sizes' would be a good answer but that won't work of course!

I realise there are many  meanings of current, also large, but cannot think of one that works.

The whole thing is a 'current' in the sense of the oceans.  The 4 letter word is a word for a division between people which has another related meaning as a geographical feature. The 6 letter is another word for class in schools, and another watery feature.

[SusanDoris]

The whole thing is a 'current' in the sense of the oceans.  The 4 letter word is a word for a division between people which has another related meaning as a geographical feature. The 6 letter is another word for class in schools, and another watery feature.

Thank you! It's taken me half-an-hour but I've got it - Gulf Stream Drift!!

[SusanDoris]

Saturday again, so I can discard the interim cryptic from Monday - which turned out to be a prize one apparently, so unable to access answers, but before I throw it away, could you please tell me the answer to:

1 across: Sort of reception second repeat broadcast gets (6-4)
Letters: T - C - - -  LIKE

I thought it was TRANCELIKE, but the third letter has to be C. The LIKE might be wrong too!

The answers will be available on Monday, but it is really difficult to find them on the DT puzzles website.

[Nearly Sane]

Answer is I think Ticker Tape.

BTW I've stickied this topic.

[SusanDoris]

Answer is I think Ticker Tape.

Many thanks. Bit too American for my liking!!

BTW I've stickied this topic.

Thank you - that will certainly make it easier to find.

[SusanDoris]

This Saturday's Cryptic has a set of clues nearly all of which I have seen before. Unfortunately, I can ony remember a few of the answers! I can recall hearing Synthetic Dave reading the hint given for the following clue, but not clearly enough, I'm afraid, so a repeat hint will be much appreciated.

12 across: Outwit in fron tof girlfriend? Things go off after that (4-6,4)
Letters: - - - t - I - e - - - - - -

Last letter E I think.

Maybe first section is FAST?

[Nearly Sane]

This Saturday's Cryptic has a set of clues nearly all of which I have seen before. Unfortunately, I can ony remember a few of the answers! I can recall hearing Synthetic Dave reading the hint given for the following clue, but not clearly enough, I'm afraid, so a repeat hint will be much appreciated.

12 across: Outwit in fron tof girlfriend? Things go off after that (4-6,4)
Letters: - - - t - I - e - - - - - -

Last letter E I think.

Maybe first section is FAST?

The l and the E are wrong. FAST isn't right, though it does fimish ST.

The whole thing appears on food packaging

[SusanDoris]

The l and the E are wrong. FAST isn't right, though it does fimish ST.

The whole thing appears on food packaging

Thank you - I'll try and work it out tomorrow.

[SusanDoris]

Thank you - I'll try and work it out tomorrow.

As soon as I had typed that, I turned off the computer … … then knew the answer immediately - BEST-BEFORE DATE!!

[SusanDoris]

This morning I printed out a new copy of the Cryptic as the other one was a mess! Filled in letters neatly, plus a few more answers, but still have quite a few more to do. 4 down is a bit of a puzzle. Clue is:
Boss, hard-working, havin debts cancelled (4)
Letters: - T - D

The only two letters to add which make a word appear to be STUD, but I can't see a connection.
 I think the T and D are correct. The T is the last letter of 7 across:
Mostly grumpy character in bar (
CROTCHET
and the D is the first letter from 11 across:
Explosive made tiny fragments (
DYNAMITE
What do you think?

[bluehillside Retd.]

Hi Susan,

This morning I printed out a new copy of the Cryptic as the other one was a mess! Filled in letters neatly, plus a few more answers, but still have quite a few more to do. 4 down is a bit of a puzzle. Clue is:
Boss, hard-working, havin debts cancelled (4)
Letters: - T - D

The only two letters to add which make a word appear to be STUD, but I can't see a connection.
 I think the T and D are correct. The T is the last letter of 7 across:
Mostly grumpy character in bar (
CROTCHET
and the D is the first letter from 11 across:
Explosive made tiny fragments (
DYNAMITE
What do you think?

STUD is correct. One meaning of “boss” is a stud, so that’s the synonym. “hard-working” gives you “studious”, but you take off the “ious” – ie, “having debts cancelled” to get back to STUD.

[SusanDoris]

Hi Susan,

STUD is correct. One meaning of “boss” is a stud, so that’s the synonym. “hard-working” gives you “studious”, but you take off the “ious” – ie, “having debts cancelled” to get back to STUD.

Ah, yes, thank you. I recognised this as one of the clues that had appeared before, and now,having read it, I also recall the explanation, and of course should have remembered it! Just four more to do now

[SusanDoris]

5 down is: Worker needing fine body parts (4,4)
I've been thinking FARMHAND, but hadn't put it in because I couldn't see why. However, I think it is F > fine; ARM and HAND for body parts.
And yes, I am feeing ever so slightly pleased with myself!! I should admit though that I did google a couple of answers on Sunday.  Down to two more now.


ETA Just back from the hairdresser where, sitting under the drier, I have worked out last two! 4 down: 'plLunge' and 9 across: 'Loader'.

[SusanDoris]

Every now and again there is a Cryptic set by a compiler whose style is just right for me!  So far I have done about three-quarters of today's! It is quite gratifying.

[SusanDoris]

May I have, please, a yes or no for the following:
Answer: DETENTE
8 down: River claims dwelling: is it international climate warning? (7)

If it is right, could you please say why? If wrong, I am not requesting a hint!.

[Nearly Sane]

May I have, please, a yes or no for the following:
Answer: DETENTE
8 down: River claims dwelling: is it international climate warning? (7)

If it is right, could you please say why? If wrong, I am not requesting a hint!.

It's right.

The river is the Dee, which surrounds the dwelling Tent. Detente itself is about international relations, and if a river rises so that dwellings are surrounded it might be down to climate change.

[SusanDoris]

It's right.

The river is the Dee, which surrounds the dwelling Tent. Detente itself is about international relations, and if a river rises so that dwellings are surrounded it might be down to climate change.

Thank you  for reply and the reason for it; I thought that was probably it, but didn't think it was quite connected enough to the word 'warning'. Only a few clues to go now... ...

[Udayana]

Thank you  for reply and the reason for it; I thought that was probably it, but didn't think it was quite connected enough to the word 'warning'. Only a few clues to go now... ...

Detente is perfect for improving international relations, and google confirms the clue was "warming" rather than "warning".

[SusanDoris]

Detente is perfect for improving international relations, and google confirms the clue was "warming" rather than "warning".

Funny you should say that … …
Oh dear! I have now had another look on CCTV with magnification increased, nose to screen, and see that yes it is warming!!
Fortunately, that hasn't changed the answer.

There are three more interconnected clues but I think they will have to wait until tomorrow. With a bit of luck, my subconscious will work them out while I'm asleep.

[SusanDoris]

May I have another yes or no, please.
 If the answer is right, could you please say why. If wrong, I am not asking for hint!!
I can see that cut > reduced; grass > reed; but can't see where the bird without tail comes in.

Answer: reduced
19 down: Cut grass hides bird without tail (7)

[Nearly Sane]

May I have another yes or no, please.
 If the answer is right, could you please say why. If wrong, I am not asking for hint!!
I can see that cut > reduced; grass > reed; but can't see where the bird without tail comes in.

Answer: reduced
19 down: Cut grass hides bird without tail (7)

DUC - the bit hidden by reed is DUCK without the last letter/tail