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Cryptic Crossword Clues
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Cryptic Crossword Clues
Have you ever tried to compile a crossword? I don't know if this will catch on but let's give it a try.
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)
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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S t r e t c h e d - O y s t e r
You forget what you want to remember and remember what you would prefer to forget
S t r e t c h e d - O y s t e r
You forget what you want to remember and remember what you would prefer to forget
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Re: Cryptic Crossword Clues
I have never tried to compile a cryptic crossword clue Boatbuilder although I do enjoy doing them, but I will give it a go.boatbuilder wrote:Have you ever tried to compile a crossword?
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.
Warship. Stern part of it may find a modern man. (7)
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Could that be 'Hipster'?
A jockey might do this falling from a horse or even at a gig. (4-1-4)
A jockey might do this falling from a horse or even at a gig. (4-1-4)
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S t r e t c h e d - O y s t e r
You forget what you want to remember and remember what you would prefer to forget
S t r e t c h e d - O y s t e r
You forget what you want to remember and remember what you would prefer to forget
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Slip a discboatbuilder wrote:A jockey might do this falling from a horse or even at a gig. (4-1-4)
Lowestoft point that is found in Scottish waters...monstrous! (6)
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Nessie (Ness i.e.)Mel wrote:
Lowestoft point that is found in Scottish waters...monstrous! (6)
Not very colouful characters, fifty of them for example, cross the picket line. (9)
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S t r e t c h e d - O y s t e r
You forget what you want to remember and remember what you would prefer to forget
S t r e t c h e d - O y s t e r
You forget what you want to remember and remember what you would prefer to forget
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Blacklegsboatbuilder wrote:Not very colouful characters, fifty of them for example, cross the picket line. (9)
An unknown short way to the US lawman. (8)
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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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S t r e t c h e d - O y s t e r
You forget what you want to remember and remember what you would prefer to forget
S t r e t c h e d - O y s t e r
You forget what you want to remember and remember what you would prefer to forget
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Re: Cryptic Crossword Clues
Can’t do cryptic crosswords - but, I did look at one a few years ago - and got one question right straight way!
Animated miner’s leader (4 - 5)
Animated miner’s leader (4 - 5)
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Snow white
Conductor gets upset hanging in a baby's pram (6)
Conductor gets upset hanging in a baby's pram (6)
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S t r e t c h e d - O y s t e r
You forget what you want to remember and remember what you would prefer to forget
S t r e t c h e d - O y s t e r
You forget what you want to remember and remember what you would prefer to forget
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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)
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
edit
Just thought of one....
Two parties for this old bird (4)
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The answer to this one is dodo.Mel wrote:Two parties for this old bird (4)
Little church on a hill, a shining light. (5)
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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)
The latest one - an anagram of 'ch' & 'tor' to give Torch
Was this leader Italy born and bred? (4-5)
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S t r e t c h e d - O y s t e r
You forget what you want to remember and remember what you would prefer to forget
S t r e t c h e d - O y s t e r
You forget what you want to remember and remember what you would prefer to forget
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Re: Cryptic Crossword Clues
A party can be called a 'do'. Haven't sussed your clue out yet Boatbuilder, been watching the football.boatbuilder wrote:I'm not sure where the 'Two parties' fits in.
Was this leader Italy born and bred? (4-5)
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Ah, I see, silly me! I read them as pronounced - 'dough'
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Was this leader Italy born and bred? (4-5) Tony Blair (anagram Italy born)
That bloke's conservative. In the past maybe.
That bloke's conservative. In the past maybe.
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