Cryptic Crossword Competition!
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i've got 11 so far, long periods of struggle with only brief spells of enlightenment!
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Re: Cryptic Crossword Competition!
I will publish the solution and results on Sunday.
In fairness I will say that we do have a winner, but you have a couple of extra days to solve it.
In fairness I will say that we do have a winner, but you have a couple of extra days to solve it.
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Re: Cryptic Crossword Competition!
I can stop racking my brain now.
Managed to get 17, (2 are guesses).
Great way to pass the time - thanks for posting.
Managed to get 17, (2 are guesses).
Great way to pass the time - thanks for posting.
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Nor likely to Finnish it without cheating but I have really enjoyed it, thanks for taking the time to put it together. I look forward to next months
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Re: Cryptic Crossword Competition!
Maybe do a general knowledge one next month? They are a heck of a lot easier to compile, and I suspect to solve with the advantage of t’internet.
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Re: Cryptic Crossword Competition!
I got a few more....now looking forward to the answers on Sunday...
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I’m not used to the UK crossword tradition, so that will be the excuse I’ll use to myself. Only three so far!
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Re: Cryptic Crossword Competition!
Whilst my mother can do the Times crossword in about 30 minutes, I am hopeless so will pass on this. I did have a quick look and after a couple of minutes got one but the chances of me completing this are about the same as a Hublot becoming the next forum darling.
Thanks for putting this together Steve, I look forward to the announcement of the winner tomorrow.
Thanks for putting this together Steve, I look forward to the announcement of the winner tomorrow.
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Re: Cryptic Crossword Competition!
I fear "The Sun" have lead me to believe I am a crossword genius, with their daily "2 speed crossword", and failed to prepare me for the reality that, I'm actually an idiot.
Spent 10 minutes trying, got 2, I'm not even sure we're correct, decided that hugging my knees, whilst rocking myself to sleep in the corner, was a more productive use of my time.
Thanks for posting though AVO.
Spent 10 minutes trying, got 2, I'm not even sure we're correct, decided that hugging my knees, whilst rocking myself to sleep in the corner, was a more productive use of my time.
Thanks for posting though AVO.
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Wis wrote:I’m not used to the UK crossword tradition, so that will be the excuse I’ll use to myself. Only three so far!
Up to 13 with the help of my clever wife.
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Re: Cryptic Crossword Competition...ANSWERS!
Here are the answers.
It seems that not many members do this type of crossword. There is a bit of a mindset involved, but once you learn the various tricks for disguising clues (mainly anagrams, puns, abbreviations, reversals and hidden words) they’re not that hard.
Well done to our winner, Atnits. He actually solved it rather quickly but agreed with me that I should allow it to run for a day or two. Congratulations, Anthony, your book will be in the post tomorrow.
It seems that not many members do this type of crossword. There is a bit of a mindset involved, but once you learn the various tricks for disguising clues (mainly anagrams, puns, abbreviations, reversals and hidden words) they’re not that hard.
Well done to our winner, Atnits. He actually solved it rather quickly but agreed with me that I should allow it to run for a day or two. Congratulations, Anthony, your book will be in the post tomorrow.
Steve
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Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints, kill nothing but time
Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are vexatious to the spirit. (Max Ehrmann)
Linguist; retired teacher; pilgrim; apprentice travel writer
Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints, kill nothing but time
Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are vexatious to the spirit. (Max Ehrmann)
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Excellent idea, Steve - thanks for running it and donating the prize.
Congrats Atnits!
Congrats Atnits!
Richard
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I've been waiting with anticipation for the answers , so thank you Steve .23 correct, 4 wrong and a few unanswered.
Great fun.
Great fun.
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Re: Cryptic Crossword Competition!
It looks much easier now we have all the answers!
A good idea Steve and congratulations to Atnits.
Neil
A good idea Steve and congratulations to Atnits.
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Re: Cryptic Crossword Competition!
Thanks to AVO and well done to clever clogs Anthony.
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