Any cryptic minds out there
May 18th 2015, 2:53 pm
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but we do the Telegraph Cryptic every day-they often use the"n" from new 
May 18th 2015, 4:52 pm
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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.
May 18th 2015, 5:19 pm
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Re: Any cryptic minds out there
Chef who speaks for rabbit and pig (5)
B****
Is it Brien ?
B****
Is it Brien ?
May 18th 2015, 6:31 pm
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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
B*A*C
The only thing I can think of is (Raymond)BLANC but I can't make a connection yet
May 18th 2015, 7:00 pm
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Correct!! Bravo! The connection is Bugs Bunny and Porky Pig (Mel Blanc) Yay!!!!
May 20th 2015, 5:22 pm
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Re: Any cryptic minds out there
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*
May 21st 2015, 8:30 am
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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!
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!
May 21st 2015, 11:25 am
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May 21st 2015, 11:39 am
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May 21st 2015, 6:10 pm
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Re: Any cryptic minds out there
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**
May 21st 2015, 9:08 pm
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Once more mounted... Restaged?
E - head of exotic, beast is stag,framed by red
E - head of exotic, beast is stag,framed by red
May 22nd 2015, 8:59 am
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Re: Any cryptic minds out there
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...
May 22nd 2015, 10:22 am
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The E for the last one comes from 'PhotosenesitivE
Description of film for the camera shy (14)
