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Cryptic Crossword Clues

Post by boatbuilder » Wed Jan 27, 2016 11:38 am

Have you ever tried to compile a crossword? I don't know if this will catch on but let's give it a try. :think:

Make up a crossword-style cryptic clue and post it on here and then see if anyone can solve it. Just one at a time please.

Try this one for size - the numbers in brackets are the letters in each word and are necessary.

You might have to do this with rancid fat if you want to move something heavy. (4-1-4)
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Post by Mel » Wed Jan 27, 2016 12:35 pm

boatbuilder wrote:Have you ever tried to compile a crossword?
I have never tried to compile a cryptic crossword clue Boatbuilder although I do enjoy doing them, but I will give it a go.

You might have to do this with rancid fat if you want to move something heavy. (4-1-4)

FIND A CART an anagram of rancid fat.


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Post by boatbuilder » Wed Jan 27, 2016 1:35 pm

Could that be 'Hipster'?

A jockey might do this falling from a horse or even at a gig. (4-1-4)
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Post by Mel » Wed Jan 27, 2016 3:17 pm

boatbuilder wrote:A jockey might do this falling from a horse or even at a gig. (4-1-4)
Slip a disc


Lowestoft point that is found in Scottish waters...monstrous! (6)
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Post by boatbuilder » Wed Jan 27, 2016 3:33 pm

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Lowestoft point that is found in Scottish waters...monstrous! (6)
Nessie (Ness i.e.) :D

Not very colouful characters, fifty of them for example, cross the picket line. (9)
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Post by Mel » Thu Jan 28, 2016 6:43 am

boatbuilder wrote:Not very colouful characters, fifty of them for example, cross the picket line. (9)
Blacklegs

An unknown short way to the US lawman. (8)
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Post by boatbuilder » Thu Jan 28, 2016 1:16 pm

I can't see that one, Mel. I have a few 'possible' answers that would fit the number of letters but can't tie them to the entire clue itself. :?
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Post by Trigger » Thu Jan 28, 2016 1:46 pm

Can’t do cryptic crosswords - but, I did look at one a few years ago - and got one question right straight way! :D

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Post by boatbuilder » Thu Jan 28, 2016 2:46 pm

Snow white

Conductor gets upset hanging in a baby's pram (6)
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Conductor gets upset hanging in a baby's pram (6)

Rattle (Simon)

An unknown short way to the US lawman. (8)

An unknown (clue) short way (St-reet) to the US lawman (Ranger) Stranger_

Haven't thought of another clue at the moment...been busy doing nothing ;)

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Just thought of one....

Two parties for this old bird (4)
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Post by Mel » Fri Jan 29, 2016 7:43 pm

Mel wrote:Two parties for this old bird (4)
The answer to this one is dodo.

Little church on a hill, a shining light. (5)
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Post by boatbuilder » Fri Jan 29, 2016 8:48 pm

I looked at your other one last night Mel but it was late and I forgot about it this morning as it had gone off my radar. Not sure I would have worked it out 'cos I'm not sure where the 'Two parties' fits in.

The latest one - an anagram of 'ch' & 'tor' to give Torch

Was this leader Italy born and bred? (4-5)
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Re: Cryptic Crossword Clues

Post by Mel » Fri Jan 29, 2016 9:51 pm

boatbuilder wrote:I'm not sure where the 'Two parties' fits in.


Was this leader Italy born and bred? (4-5)
A party can be called a 'do'. Haven't sussed your clue out yet Boatbuilder, been watching the football.
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Post by boatbuilder » Fri Jan 29, 2016 10:12 pm

Ah, I see, silly me! :oops: I read them as pronounced - 'dough' :lol:
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Post by Mel » Sat Jan 30, 2016 8:55 am

Was this leader Italy born and bred? (4-5) Tony Blair (anagram Italy born)

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