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Re: Crosswords
« Reply #125 on: June 17, 2018, 12:20:40 PM »
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Well, I'm quite pleased - I have already done  about 13 of yesterday's Cryptic crossword answers. The Quick was not easy, so I had to look up several answers this morning!

The following is first Down clue, and I would be grateful for a helpful hint. 'Order Diana' would seem to mean using letters of Diana, but that's 5 and there aren't another 3 handy. Hmmm.

Order Diana to go to hospital department to be disciplined (  First letter O

Well, think of an “order” bestowed upon the great and the good, then the shortened version of "Diana", then a three letter abbreviation for a hospital department, the whole thing being a synonym for “disciplined”.

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I had an MRI scan of my heart on Friday, and since they didn't gasp with horror or send me to the Cardiac Department, I am assuming I still have a few years in which to become a crossword expert!

I’m delighted to hear it on both counts Susan!
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Re: Crosswords
« Reply #126 on: June 17, 2018, 01:42:36 PM »
Quote from: bluehillside Retd. on June 17, 2018, 12:20:40 PM
Hi Susan,

Well, think of an “order” bestowed upon the great and the good, then the shortened version of "Diana", then a three letter abbreviation for a hospital department, the whole thing being a synonym for “disciplined”.

I’m delighted to hear it on both counts Susan!
Ah yes, of course, you have to think of all the different meanings of a word,don't you, but I thought of it as an instruction to order the letters in Diana. I did remember about meanings with the clue: Instructions to make less noise in bars DIMINUENDO

Thank you for your help.
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Re: Crosswords
« Reply #127 on: June 17, 2018, 01:43:38 PM »
No problem Susan  ;)
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Re: Crosswords
« Reply #128 on: June 17, 2018, 02:26:13 PM »
Could I have a yes or No answer please? Small child with Terence has no right to be unsteady (7) Is it TODDLER?
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Re: Crosswords
« Reply #129 on: June 17, 2018, 02:34:20 PM »
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Could I have a yes or No answer please? Small child with Terence has no right to be unsteady (7) Is it TODDLER?

No! (Sorry....)
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Re: Crosswords
« Reply #130 on: June 17, 2018, 02:35:06 PM »
Let me know if you'd like a clue though...
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« Reply #131 on: June 17, 2018, 02:44:01 PM »
Quote from: bluehillside Retd. on June 17, 2018, 02:35:06 PM
Let me know if you'd like a clue though...
Thank you, but not just yet.
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Re: Crosswords
« Reply #132 on: June 17, 2018, 02:53:51 PM »
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TOTTERY? Terry minus an R, plus Tot!
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« Reply #133 on: June 17, 2018, 02:57:03 PM »
Susan,

Bingo!
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« Reply #134 on: June 17, 2018, 03:24:31 PM »
Quote from: bluehillside Retd. on June 17, 2018, 02:57:03 PM
Susan,

Bingo!
Only 6 or 7 answers left to find now...

If you could supply this one:One cannot go straight ahead and make it (6)   ---O-R
then I hink I might manage the last few!

I think this one is definitely easier than previous week's.
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Re: Crosswords
« Reply #135 on: June 17, 2018, 03:26:55 PM »
DETOUR is the first word that comes to mind. Seems to fit the clue?
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« Reply #136 on: June 17, 2018, 03:40:54 PM »
Quote from: bluehillside Retd. on June 17, 2018, 03:26:55 PM
DETOUR is the first word that comes to mind. Seems to fit the clue?
Thank you, yes.
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Re: Crosswords
« Reply #137 on: June 17, 2018, 04:09:11 PM »
Answers to the last three would be appreciated - I feel no dishonour in asking that!!   :)

Humming coming from a telephone call (5) Begins with A and last letter E I'm just about certain.

Leave willingly (8) -E---A-H The fourth letter is the third letter of previous answer

Seen in court, a revolutionary quality that attracts admiration (6) C-C-E-  The E could be wrong...
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« Reply #138 on: June 17, 2018, 04:09:51 PM »
No probs Susan. I'll be out for dinner later so if you have any final toughies get your orders for clues/answers in fast!
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« Reply #139 on: June 17, 2018, 04:16:49 PM »
OK…

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Answers to the last three would be appreciated - I feel no dishonour in asking that!!   

Humming coming from a telephone call (5) Begins with A and last letter E I'm just about certain.

I’m not liking that “E” I’m afraid – looks like ABUZZ to me.

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Leave willingly (  -E---A-H The fourth letter is the third letter of previous answer

Hmmm…BEQUEATH fits.

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Seen in court, a revolutionary quality that attracts admiration (6) C-C-E-  The E could be wrong...

CACHET. CHE (as in Guevara) inside CT (abbrev. for “court)
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Re: Crosswords
« Reply #140 on: June 17, 2018, 04:52:04 PM »
Quote from: bluehillside Retd. on June 17, 2018, 04:16:49 PM
OK…

I’m not liking that “E” I’m afraid – looks like ABUZZ to me.

Hmmm…BEQUEATH fits.

CACHET. CHE (as in Guevara) inside CT (abbrev. for “court)
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Many thanks. I will sort out the E as it is only a four-letter word. If I can't do it, I shall simply ignore it




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Re: Crosswords
« Reply #141 on: June 17, 2018, 04:58:56 PM »
No problem Susan,

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Many thanks.

The E came from TRENDY Clue was: Attempt to limit ruin with it (6) The T came from: ALL-OUT in answer to clue: Fielding side strives for this kind of effort (3-3) and the D from DIMINUENDO.

So I can't think what the word would be if it has a Z in it... although I'm sure you're right!

Hmmm…TRENDY fits too! I can’t access the crossword online I’m afraid so I’m flying blind. Are you sure about the two clues?

I’ll have another think though.
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Re: Crosswords
« Reply #142 on: June 17, 2018, 05:06:11 PM »
Quote from: bluehillside Retd. on June 17, 2018, 04:58:56 PM
No problem Susan,

Hmmm…TRENDY fits too! I can’t access the crossword online I’m afraid so I’m flying blind. Are you sure about the two clues?

I’ll have another think though.

I have just modified previous post. I was looking at the wrong E! What with running back and forth between the CCTV and the computer ....!
right. The clue where I thought the E was is:   Hiss: 'Turn over if snoring!'  (4) I thought it was FIRE from end of over and if, backwards!
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« Reply #143 on: June 17, 2018, 05:12:58 PM »
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I have just modified previous post. I was looking at the wrong E! What with running back and forth between the CCTV and the computer ....!
right. The clue where I thought the E was is:   Hiss: 'Turn over if snoring!'  (4) I thought it was FIRE from end of over and if, backwards!

Ah right – that explains it!

FIZZ. It’s “turn over” (ie, reverse) the IF, followed by ZZ (snoring sound), the whole being a synonym for “Hiss”.
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Re: Crosswords
« Reply #144 on: June 17, 2018, 05:38:25 PM »
Thank you. I shall do a couple of the mid-week ones, then hope next Saturday's is not too hard.
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« Reply #145 on: June 17, 2018, 05:44:29 PM »
Susan,

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Thank you. I shall do a couple of the mid-week ones, then hope next Saturday's is not too hard.

No, thank you - I enjoy giving them a go, especially when you throw me off with the wrong clues!   ;D
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Re: Crosswords
« Reply #146 on: June 23, 2018, 04:30:31 PM »
good afternoon - it's Saturday again. I've done the Quick but the Cryptic looks quite a tricky one and so far I have only answered two clues. I would be grateful for an answer to 1 Across, if it is not DICTIONARIES. if it is, then why is it?!! I can see that 'diction' is speech but not why 'before House'.

Volumes of meaning in speech before House (12)
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Re: Crosswords
« Reply #147 on: June 23, 2018, 04:45:51 PM »
Quote from: SusanDoris on June 23, 2018, 04:30:31 PM
good afternoon - it's Saturday again. I've done the Quick but the Cryptic looks quite a tricky one and so far I have only answered two clues. I would be grateful for an answer to 1 Across, if it is not DICTIONARIES. if it is, then why is it?!! I can see that 'diction' is speech but not why 'before House'.

Volumes of meaning in speech before House (12)

My take is yes . Diction = speech. Aries = Astrological House
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« Reply #148 on: June 23, 2018, 06:11:35 PM »
Quote from: Nearly Sane on June 23, 2018, 04:45:51 PM
My take is yes . Diction = speech. Aries = Astrological House
Ah, yes, thank you. Having that answerfilled in will make it look as if I have done more than I have! There are quite a few down clues from it of course.
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Re: Crosswords
« Reply #149 on: June 24, 2018, 03:46:56 PM »
Edited to add that I have worked out the answer: ANSWERING  I suppose the SWER is to do with swearing, but the two references to articlwsI don't really get. Never mind, at least the grid - although a right mess - is looking less empty now.


Having listened to England v Panama  on Five Live, I am now having another go at yesterday'sCryptic. May I please have a clue or hint for:

Replying to article on cursing, getting another article rejected (9)

DSeventh letter possibly S
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