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Re: Any cryptic minds out there
Originally Posted by conniewalker
(Post 11649355)
Mayhap this is a bit weak :) but we do the Telegraph Cryptic every day-they often use the"n" from new :blink:
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Re: Any cryptic minds out there
This is my first time on this thread and I'm wondering if you ever get to know the answers? The chef clue is driving me nuts.
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Re: Any cryptic minds out there
Chef who speaks for rabbit and pig (5)
B**** Is it Brien ? |
Re: Any cryptic minds out there
Originally Posted by conniewalker
(Post 11649528)
Chef who speaks for rabbit and pig (5)
B**** Is it Brien ? If we solve this we'll get the last letter. Fruit that's illuminated with energy (6) *I***** Hi bahataboy and welcome connie |
Re: Any cryptic minds out there
Just worked out that the fruit is litchi which leaves our chef ending in C
B*A*C The only thing I can think of is (Raymond)BLANC but I can't make a connection yet |
Re: Any cryptic minds out there
Originally Posted by stuboy
(Post 11649597)
Just worked out that the fruit is litchi which leaves our chef ending in C
B*A*C The only thing I can think of is (Raymond)BLANC but I can't make a connection yet |
Re: Any cryptic minds out there
Originally Posted by conniewalker
(Post 11649633)
Correct!! Bravo! The connection is Bugs Bunny and Porky Pig (Mel Blanc) Yay!!!!
Here's a couple more Abridged version of English writer's second book (8) H***B*** Focus of attention for men enrolled in college course (6,5) **N*R*/S*A*E Queen carried in simple sailing vessel(6) R***U* |
Re: Any cryptic minds out there
Morning,
Focus of attention- possibly centre stage.. not sure why Queen carried- raft springs to mind but I don't like that.. Rapaul? Drag queen Stuck on the first clue! |
Re: Any cryptic minds out there
Originally Posted by conniewalker
(Post 11652154)
Morning,
Focus of attention- possibly centre stage.. not sure why Leaving centtage or centstage. Course = stage, which leaves cen for college? Can't quite get it. |
Re: Any cryptic minds out there
Originally Posted by stuboy
(Post 11651679)
Thanks Connie
Here's a couple more Abridged version of English writer's second book (8) H***B*** English writer = Hardy Abridged version of Hardy = Hard To second someone is to back them |
Re: Any cryptic minds out there
Originally Posted by Bahtatboy
(Post 11652252)
Hardback
English writer = Hardy Abridged version of Hardy = Hard To second someone is to back them The answer to the other is BARQUE. Here's a couple more Removal firm uncovered rising damp chiefly on steps (8) **D*A*C* End has fallen of gas pipe line, he noted (8) C*O*R*E* Once more mounted head of exotic beast in frame of red (8) *E*T*G** |
Re: Any cryptic minds out there
Once more mounted... Restaged?
E - head of exotic, beast is stag,framed by red |
Re: Any cryptic minds out there
Originally Posted by stuboy
(Post 11652671)
Removal firm uncovered rising damp chiefly on steps (8) **D*A*C* End has fallen of gas pipe line, he noted (8) C*O*R*E* on steps = dance Why is "firm uncovered rising damp chiefly" = rid? Choirman or Choirboy (I think your E is wrong) Gas = Chlorine, but I can't turn Chlorine into Choir... |
Re: Any cryptic minds out there
Originally Posted by conniewalker
(Post 11652857)
Once more mounted... Restaged?
E - head of exotic, beast is stag,framed by red |
Re: Any cryptic minds out there
Originally Posted by Bahtatboy
(Post 11653219)
Riddance (= removal)
on steps = dance Why is "firm uncovered rising damp chiefly" = rid? Choirman or Choirboy (I think your E is wrong) Gas = Chlorine, but I can't turn Chlorine into Choir... The E for the last one comes from 'PhotosenesitivE Description of film for the camera shy (14) |
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