Anyone like cryptic crosswords? (Read 304620 times)

tlr · April 01, 2011, 10:30:18 am

Great clue.

Flatten and extract ore. (4,3)

metal arms · April 01, 2011, 02:24:48 pm

Catcher will iron out the crease? (6-6)

tlr · April 01, 2011, 02:31:07 pm

Wicket keeper. (10)

metal arms · April 01, 2011, 02:36:13 pm

Groundsman or solicitor is heard? (

metal arms · April 01, 2011, 02:52:58 pm

Quote from: metal arms on April 01, 2011, 02:36:13 pm

Groundsman or solicitor is heard? (

Not

- 8!

tlr · April 01, 2011, 03:06:05 pm

Are you sure it isn't 7.....?

metal arms · April 01, 2011, 03:11:51 pm

7 it is. My clues are too easy so I need all the help I can get to throw you off the scent!

tlr · April 01, 2011, 03:36:35 pm

Sandwich served in 'Bar Istanbul' maybe. (5,5)

Sorry, not a great clue.

aLICErOBERTSfANkLUB · April 04, 2011, 07:50:47 pm

Do we get a clue?

tlr · April 04, 2011, 09:07:12 pm

Sorry, vague clue really. And I was trying to avoid anagrams. Hope this is easier.

After bar is taken? Boned baker makes a snack. 5,5

Duma · April 04, 2011, 10:53:22 pm

Apologies, have had this for a while, will attempt to get something out tonight.

Oh and I do like how you got the previous answer into that clue.

Duma · April 05, 2011, 01:41:36 am

Footballers drool using oven for doner kebab. [4,5]

- Sorry, I'm halfway through my first of a set of night shifts.

Duma · April 05, 2011, 02:31:00 am

bollocks! obviously I meant:

Footballers dribble using oven for doner kebab [4,5]

rubbish enough clue without messing it up!

johnx2 · April 05, 2011, 11:10:39 am

Spit roast actor Pete after former girlfriend. (11)

metal arms · April 05, 2011, 02:31:51 pm

Like expectorated matter for flatlander (7)

metal arms · April 06, 2011, 01:05:01 pm

Anyone playing still?

tlr · April 06, 2011, 01:54:20 pm

Stateless souffle mishmash for embryos in Paris. (5).

aLICErOBERTSfANkLUB · April 06, 2011, 02:42:03 pm

Quote from: tlr on April 06, 2011, 01:54:20 pm

Stateless souffle mishmash for embryos in Paris. (5).

ignore post.

aLICErOBERTSfANkLUB · April 08, 2011, 01:54:33 pm

Quote from: tlr on April 06, 2011, 01:54:20 pm

Stateless souffle mishmash for embryos in Paris. (5).

Surely the disciplinary committee should rule on this one?

metal arms · April 08, 2011, 01:57:37 pm

Quote from: aLICErOBERTSfANkLUB on April 08, 2011, 01:54:33 pm

Quote from: tlr on April 06, 2011, 01:54:20 pm
Stateless souffle mishmash for embryos in Paris. (5).

Surely the disciplinary committee should rule on this one?

Rule what ARFK?
But I do need a clue as I don't have one. Been well over 24hrs...

tlr · April 08, 2011, 03:19:57 pm

Eh? is there a problem my good man?

Have I got the answer wrong or the clue wrong in some way?

aLICErOBERTSfANkLUB · April 08, 2011, 03:33:48 pm

Quote from: tlr on April 08, 2011, 03:19:57 pm

Eh? is there a problem my good man?

Have I got the answer wrong or the clue wrong in some way?

They tend to be hard enough without having to write them in French…

tlr · April 08, 2011, 03:53:22 pm

I thought common French words were allowed usually?

Anyway:

Making waffle mishmash without an iron is a mistake. (4).

johnx2 · April 11, 2011, 10:58:34 am

A request by flawless singer Panayiotou and President Reg to be spared oral relief from Mohan’s organ (4, 3, 3, 3, 2, 4, 2, 2)

(ETA yes common French words are fine, but i couldn't see how the earlier clue worked.)

john horscroft · April 11, 2011, 11:14:05 am

Quote from: johnx2 on April 11, 2011, 10:58:34 am

A request by flawless singer Panayiotou and President Reg to be spared oral relief from Mohan’s organ (4, 3, 3, 3, 2, 4, 2, 2)

(ETA yes common French words are fine, but i couldn't see how the earlier clue worked.)

...christ, no marks for brevity!! Damn, I always get confused by long clues......