The Barbie Crossword. Issue 1.
Mar 10th 2006, 2:06 am
#16
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Re: The Barbie Crossword. Issue 1.
Originally Posted by gedge
You go ahead to Noosa and enjoy yourself. Forget about my silly puzzle, I don't care. 
~sigh~ I am gonna have to give the puzzle a miss too...am off the the SA Coast....
Good puzzle though. Have been working on it and not even got half way through and am stuck!! Good effort!!
Mar 10th 2006, 2:54 am
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Re: The Barbie Crossword. Issue 1.
Think I need help. When I read the title I thought why on earth would someone post a barbie (doll) crossword. Things went downhill from there 
Mar 10th 2006, 3:24 am
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Re: The Barbie Crossword. Issue 1.
Originally Posted by gedge
Across
1. Jill's partner is the young man (3)
2. Vote here (4)
3. Chart needed for fruity island (8)
4. We're all friends here (5)
5. It's always dark on my life inside (5)
6. Newbie requests a helping…(4)
7. It's a rum you know (5)
8 & 11a. Expat optical illusion (4,4)
9. Destined for prostitution (5)
10. Cleans up on 5d (5)
11. See 8a.
12. See 14a.
13. Australian bird of prey perhaps? (5)
14 & 9d & 12a. The Chronicles of Narna (3,6,7)
15. Seaside mod left to beat his drum (8)
16. Part of 14a (5)
17. Small piece of tranquility on the forum this evening (3)
Down
1. He'll double you with an additional o (6)
2. Where the drunken bears fall (3)
3. See 6d.
4. She is always spot on (5)
5. Language spoken aboard this peculiar ship (4)
6 & 3d. Foolish feline feigns exit (4,6)
7. Resident of flawed structure enquires on house sales (7)
8. Rock with all the answer except the A to Z (7)
9. See 14a.
10. Strand slayers remain unknown (7)
11. Comprehend this message (4)
12. See 15d.
13. Reduced capital in royal state (7)
14. Sends reply (5)
15 & 12d. Would have you consume his interference (3,6)
16. Freddo enjoyed more than this candy poser (4)
17. Collective name for a gathering of expats (4)
18. Shorten your present location (2)
1. Jill's partner is the young man (3)
2. Vote here (4)
3. Chart needed for fruity island (8)
4. We're all friends here (5)
5. It's always dark on my life inside (5)
6. Newbie requests a helping…(4)
7. It's a rum you know (5)
8 & 11a. Expat optical illusion (4,4)
9. Destined for prostitution (5)
10. Cleans up on 5d (5)
11. See 8a.
12. See 14a.
13. Australian bird of prey perhaps? (5)
14 & 9d & 12a. The Chronicles of Narna (3,6,7)
15. Seaside mod left to beat his drum (8)
16. Part of 14a (5)
17. Small piece of tranquility on the forum this evening (3)
Down
1. He'll double you with an additional o (6)
2. Where the drunken bears fall (3)
3. See 6d.
4. She is always spot on (5)
5. Language spoken aboard this peculiar ship (4)
6 & 3d. Foolish feline feigns exit (4,6)
7. Resident of flawed structure enquires on house sales (7)
8. Rock with all the answer except the A to Z (7)
9. See 14a.
10. Strand slayers remain unknown (7)
11. Comprehend this message (4)
12. See 15d.
13. Reduced capital in royal state (7)
14. Sends reply (5)
15 & 12d. Would have you consume his interference (3,6)
16. Freddo enjoyed more than this candy poser (4)
17. Collective name for a gathering of expats (4)
18. Shorten your present location (2)
i know the answer to 2, 6, 8 and 11a across, 5, 11, 17 down ... is beer. and the answer to 17 across, and 2 down is ...ale.
will you post my prize or do you want me to collect it?
Mar 10th 2006, 3:45 am
#19
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Re: The Barbie Crossword. Issue 1.
Originally Posted by joeyballantyne
do i get a prize?!
i know the answer to 2, 6, 8 and 11a across, 5, 11, 17 down ... is beer. and the answer to 17 across, and 2 down is ...ale.
will you post my prize or do you want me to collect it?
i know the answer to 2, 6, 8 and 11a across, 5, 11, 17 down ... is beer. and the answer to 17 across, and 2 down is ...ale.
will you post my prize or do you want me to collect it?
If I write "Joey The Pisshead Ballantyne" on the front will it reach you?
Mar 10th 2006, 4:08 am
#20
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Re: The Barbie Crossword. Issue 1.
Originally Posted by gedge
I'll post you some beer, I'm just pouring in to the envelope now.
If I write "Joey The Pisshead Ballantyne" on the front will it reach you?
If I write "Joey The Pisshead Ballantyne" on the front will it reach you?
Mar 10th 2006, 9:34 pm
#21
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Re: The Barbie Crossword. Issue 1.
So that's it?
No brains in this forum?
Nobody has even asked for a clue.
Maybe the colour by numbers would have been better received?
No brains in this forum?
Nobody has even asked for a clue.
Maybe the colour by numbers would have been better received?
Mar 10th 2006, 9:43 pm
#22
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Re: The Barbie Crossword. Issue 1.
Originally Posted by Biddy
Try this one if you're bored
Mar 10th 2006, 9:45 pm
#23
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Re: The Barbie Crossword. Issue 1.
Originally Posted by gedge
So that's it?
No brains in this forum?
Nobody has even asked for a clue.
Maybe the colour by numbers would have been better received?
No brains in this forum?
Nobody has even asked for a clue.
Maybe the colour by numbers would have been better received?
ok, i'll be the first to admit that i've no brains
so, gimme some clues, only know about 4
Mar 10th 2006, 9:47 pm
#24
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Re: The Barbie Crossword. Issue 1.
Originally Posted by gedge
8. Rock with all the answer except the A to Z (7)
Mar 10th 2006, 9:47 pm
#25
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Re: The Barbie Crossword. Issue 1.
Originally Posted by gedge
13. Australian bird of prey perhaps? (5)
Mar 10th 2006, 9:52 pm
#26
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Re: The Barbie Crossword. Issue 1.
Originally Posted by Vash the Stampede
ozzieeagle.
Originally Posted by gedge
And remember, PM your answers to me.
Mar 10th 2006, 9:54 pm
#27
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Re: The Barbie Crossword. Issue 1.
Originally Posted by gedge
You've got the right idea, almost
Sorry about that!
Mar 10th 2006, 10:01 pm
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Re: The Barbie Crossword. Issue 1.
Originally Posted by Vash the Stampede
Oh dear.
Sorry about that!
Sorry about that!
If you want to post your answers, fair go.
Mar 11th 2006, 2:36 am
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Re: The Barbie Crossword. Issue 1.
Originally Posted by Vash the Stampede
ABCDiamond.
Unfortunately I have about 20 names for 9 across
Mar 11th 2006, 6:57 am
#30
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Re: The Barbie Crossword. Issue 1.
Bump.
Anyone?
What if I offer karma?
What if I change the title to 'Free Karma'?
What if all the crossword answers are 'karma'?
Anyone?
What if I offer karma?
What if I change the title to 'Free Karma'?
What if all the crossword answers are 'karma'?
