Author Topic: Crossword Clues Part 2 (Read 150238 times)

Nearly Sane · « **Reply #1875 on:** March 08, 2021, 12:02:04 PM »

Quote from: SusanDoris on March 08, 2021, 11:38:46 AM

Some more clues answered, but slowly.

3 down is: Rally finished in sports ground yard (
Letters: R - - - V - R -

Is it RECOVERY? If not, a hint would be much appreciated.

It is Recovery

SusanDoris · « **Reply #1876 on:** March 08, 2021, 01:22:38 PM »

Quote from: Nearly Sane on March 08, 2021, 12:02:04 PM

It is Recovery

Thank you.

SusanDoris · « **Reply #1877 on:** March 08, 2021, 04:47:31 PM »

Well, employing a considerable amount of guesswork but finding the answers that fit, I am quite pleased to say that I have only two incomplete answers left.

These are4 down and 9 across.

4 down is: Lout pursuing goal ultimately to idly hang around (4)
First letter L and I'm fairly certain the answer is LOLL.

9 across is: Fuel broken-down Chelsea tractir disgruntled setter leaves (

Letters: C - A - C - L -

As far as I can see, the only word that fits in is CHANCILY, but I've no idea why. Anyway, I have now taken a look at Big Dave's blog and quote as follows:

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These types of clues, known in the trade as composite anagrams, are not very often seen in these sorts of puzzles as they have specific rules,
Basically, it works out like this:
The answer = an anagram of a word or phrase minus a word (or an anagram of the word).
So, take today’s clue and remove SETTER from CHELSEA TRACTOR. There has to be an anagram indicator with setter as the letters are not in order. Them’s the rules!

So no wonder!!

And finally, could you please remind me why the answer to this clue is STUBBORN? Or tell me why it is wrong!
29 across is; Hard to work reaped field the French cut or glean finally (

Letters: - t - b - o - n

Thank you.

bluehillside Retd. · « **Reply #1878 on:** March 08, 2021, 06:01:51 PM »

Hi Susan,

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Well, employing a considerable amount of guesswork but finding the answers that fit, I am quite pleased to say that I have only two incomplete answers left.

These are4 down and 9 across.

4 down is: Lout pursuing goal ultimately to idly hang around (4)
First letter L and I'm fairly certain the answer is LOLL.

I don’t think it is – think of bread!

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9 across is: Fuel broken-down Chelsea tractir disgruntled setter leaves (
Letters: C - A - C - L -

As far as I can see, the only word that fits in is CHANCILY, but I've no idea why. Anyway, I have now taken a look at Big Dave's blog and quote as follows:
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These types of clues, known in the trade as composite anagrams, are not very often seen in these sorts of puzzles as they have specific rules,
Basically, it works out like this:
The answer = an anagram of a word or phrase minus a word (or an anagram of the word).
So, take today’s clue and remove SETTER from CHELSEA TRACTOR. There has to be an anagram indicator with setter as the letters are not in order. Them’s the rules!

So no wonder!!

Fair enough!

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And finally, could you please remind me why the answer to this clue is STUBBORN? Or tell me why it is wrong!
29 across is; Hard to work reaped field the French cut or glean finally (
Letters: - t - b - o - n

Thank you.

Yes. The “reaped field” is STUBBLE, but the LE is removed ("the French cut"). The OR is given to you, and the N is the final letter of “glean”.

Well done!

SusanDoris · « **Reply #1879 on:** March 09, 2021, 06:34:16 AM »

Quote from: bluehillside Retd. on March 08, 2021, 06:01:51 PM

Hi Susan,

I don’t think it is – think of bread!

Oh, I see - LOAF.

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Fair enough!

The A from 'loaf' makes it C - A C - A -
I suppose the answer must be CHARCOAL, it being a fuel.

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Yes. The “reaped field” is STUBBLE, but the LE is removed ("the French cut"). The OR is given to you, and the N is the final letter of “glean”.

Thank you, I must try and remember that when it crops up next time, so that I can complete that answer more quickly.

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Well done!

Thank you. This one certainly kept me thinking about it!

SusanDoris · « **Reply #1880 on:** March 13, 2021, 04:12:09 PM »

Much less strenuous mental activity required this week! May I please have a yes/no for the answer being BIVALVE for this:

2 down: Half bite very rotten veal and oyster? (7)
Letters: - - - - L - E

- E

bluehillside Retd. · « **Reply #1881 on:** March 13, 2021, 04:30:43 PM »

Hi Susan,

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Much less strenuous mental activity required this week! May I please have a yes/no for the answer being BIVALVE for this:

2 down: Half bite very rotten veal and oyster? (7)
Letters: - - - - L - E

Looks good to me. "Half bite" gives you the BI, "very" is V and the "rotten veal" is the ALVE part.

SusanDoris · « **Reply #1882 on:** March 13, 2021, 04:39:52 PM »

Quote from: bluehillside Retd. on March 13, 2021, 04:30:43 PM

Hi Susan,

Looks good to me. "Half bite" gives you the BI, "very" is V and the "rotten veal" is the ALVE part.

Thank you. Only about 11 clues to go and most have a letter or two, nosynonyms etc looked up so far,so it is quite relaxing!

SusanDoris · « **Reply #1883 on:** March 14, 2021, 08:28:23 AM »

By 6:30 p.m. yesterday I had completed the Cryptic unaided!! I did look up one synonym butI think I chose the wrong word and in any case the options were no help at all. Okay, this mustmean that to most of the DT Saturday Prize Cryptic puzzlers, it must have been very easy, but that's a first or me, I think. Very satisfying!

SusanDoris · « **Reply #1884 on:** March 21, 2021, 08:50:44 AM »

Definitely a bit harder this week. Top left-hand corner complete and a few other answers but slower and more thinking required.

May I please have a yes/no for whether BUTCHER is right for the folowing clue, and if it is, could you say why?

5 across: Less likely lamb from this supplier? (7)

Robbie · « **Reply #1885 on:** March 21, 2021, 10:49:14 AM »

Yes.
('Like', not 'likely'?)

SusanDoris · « **Reply #1886 on:** March 21, 2021, 11:08:53 AM »

Quote from: Robbie on March 21, 2021, 10:49:14 AM

Yes.
('Like', not 'likely'?)

Thank you for your reply. Actually, since writing that post I have been going through the clues and getting almost nowhere. I have come to correct answers several times (checked by googling) but the why question remains a mystery! I can mostly sort of work backwards, helped by a use of Big Dave's hints* but that blog does not of course provide hints for all the clues, and that's the first time I have gone beyond reading the first hint. Last week's completion in one day was too good to be true, obviously!.

*I give myself a poor report but will endeavour to complete the remaining clues without cheating!

SusanDoris · « **Reply #1887 on:** March 21, 2021, 01:16:56 PM »

With the extra letters here and there acquired via cheating, I have filled in a few more answers, but may I please have a hint for:

16 down: Show man tempo needs changing (9)
First letter P, last E

Tempo would appear to be part of an anagram, and probably man too, but I can't see it.

(I do wish Magnus Magnusson's 'I've started so I'll finish' would not keep running through my head!

Udayana · « **Reply #1888 on:** March 21, 2021, 01:48:45 PM »

Quote from: SusanDoris on March 21, 2021, 01:16:56 PM

With the extra letters here and there acquired via cheating, I have filled in a few more answers, but may I please have a hint for:

16 down: Show man tempo needs changing (9)
First letter P, last E

Tempo would appear to be part of an anagram, and probably man too, but I can't see it.

(I do wish Magnus Magnusson's 'I've started so I'll finish' would not keep running through my head!

I think it is "main tempo" ? And, "needs changing" implies an anagram as you suggested.

SusanDoris · « **Reply #1889 on:** March 21, 2021, 02:38:12 PM »

Quote from: Udayana on March 21, 2021, 01:48:45 PM

I think it is "main tempo" ? And, "needs changing" implies an anagram as you suggested.

Oh dear! Thank you very much. As you can imagine, peering at magfnified letters on a large screen is a bit tricky at times! But I should be able to work out that answer now I hope.

SusanDoris · « **Reply #1890 on:** March 21, 2021, 03:59:48 PM »

There are now four more clues (all in bottom left-hand corner) which I cannot do. I will just ask for one more hint, please, for

17 down: Lots following letter dictated: those in hot water? (3,4)
First letter T, last letter S

Then, if that answer does not help with the two across clues and the other down one, then I'll give it another day ... ... then give up and google!

Nearly Sane · « **Reply #1891 on:** March 21, 2021, 04:11:40 PM »

Quote from: SusanDoris on March 21, 2021, 03:59:48 PM

There are now four more clues (all in bottom left-hand corner) which I cannot do. I will just ask for one more hint, please, for

17 down: Lots following letter dictated: those in hot water? (3,4)
First letter T, last letter S

Then, if that answer does not help with the two across clues and the other down one, then I'll give it another day ... ... then give up and google!

Maybe put the kettle on while you think about it

SusanDoris · « **Reply #1892 on:** March 21, 2021, 04:52:39 PM »

Quote from: Nearly Sane on March 21, 2021, 04:11:40 PM

Maybe put the kettle on while you think about it

Many thanks. So the answer is TEA BAGS ! I had thought of that but hadn't anyidea why and in any case that sounded too easy!

I'll try to do the other three tomorrow.

bluehillside Retd. · « **Reply #1893 on:** March 21, 2021, 04:58:53 PM »

Hi Susan,

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Many thanks. So the answer is TEA BAGS ! I had thought of that but hadn't anyidea why and in any case that sounded too easy!

I'll try to do the other three tomorrow.

BAGS is a synonym for "lots", and it comes after ("following") TEA, that sounds like ("dictated") the letter T.

SusanDoris · « **Reply #1894 on:** March 21, 2021, 05:16:18 PM »

Quote from: bluehillside Retd. on March 21, 2021, 04:58:53 PM

Hi Susan,

BAGS is a synonym for "lots", and it comes after ("following") TEA, that sounds like ("dictated") the letter T.

Thank you for the 'why' answer. 'Bags' is a word I remember using when I was young! I should imagine the only people who use it nowadays are crossword compilers! I'll have to try and prevent it slipping too far back into my memory!

SusanDoris · « **Reply #1895 on:** March 22, 2021, 08:04:33 AM »

Going to the grid this morning, I have done 14 down and 25 across with answers which are evidently right but which need a bit of lateral thinking to see how they fit the clues - and yes they do. This leaves me with

21 across: Character seen with drink: John Lennon for one!(7)
Letters: A - R - O - T

Well, AIRPORT fits, but even with lateral thinking I despair!! Is there any chance that I am right?

eR;;.

bluehillside Retd. · « **Reply #1896 on:** March 22, 2021, 09:14:10 AM »

Hi Susan,

Yes! “Character” is an AIR, “drink” is PORT and John Lennon airport is in Liverpool.

Well done!

SusanDoris · « **Reply #1897 on:** March 22, 2021, 10:39:45 AM »

Quote from: bluehillside Retd. on March 22, 2021, 09:14:10 AM

Hi Susan,

Yes! “Character” is an AIR, “drink” is PORT and John Lennon airport is in Liverpool.

Well done!

Thank you. I thought the drink was the 'port'!
To a certain extent, I suppose, the amountI've learnt and the way I think I am reading the clues better has made for guesses which are more likely to be right. It is very nice to have the occasional really easy one though.

SusanDoris · « **Reply #1898 on:** March 28, 2021, 07:53:32 AM »

This week's Cryptic is much more friendly than last week's and I've completed about two-thirds* with no cheating required!

The answer to the following clue would seem to be IMPERILS, but I don't see where the S comes from. May I have a yes/no please and, if 'no', then a hint would be much appreciated.
15 down: Jeopardise hosting leader in Ark Royal (

Letters: - M - - - I - -

Similarly

25 across is: Bring to life musical pair on the air (7)
Letters: - - I - A - E

Answer: ANIMATE ? But I can't see why. Is it correct?

* Now three-quarters.

bluehillside Retd. · « **Reply #1899 on:** March 28, 2021, 01:15:26 PM »

Afternoon Susan - hope all's well still,

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This week's Cryptic is much more friendly than last week's and I've completed about two-thirds* with no cheating required!

The answer to the following clue would seem to be IMPERILS, but I don't see where the S comes from. May I have a yes/no please and, if 'no', then a hint would be much appreciated.
15 down: Jeopardise hosting leader in Ark Royal (
Letters: - M - - - I - -

Not IMPERILS, but you're most of the way there. Keep the IMPERIL, but put an A in it ("leader in Ark") to give you a synonym for "Royal".

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Similarly

25 across is: Bring to life musical pair on the air (7)
Letters: - - I - A - E

Answer: ANIMATE ? But I can't see why. Is it correct?

* Now three-quarters.

It feels right to me but I can't see how the "musical pair on the air" part works I'm afraid. A musical pair is usually DUO but that doesn't help. and I'm trying to see whether there's a do re mi type reference but can't see than either (except for the TE at the end?). Hmmm...

...I'll keep thinking

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Author Topic: Crossword Clues Part 2 (Read 150238 times)