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Following the success of the Cryptic Crosswords thread in this forum, I thought it might be fun to try to compose a crossword collaboratively. There's a couple of ways this could be run, but I plan to do it this way:
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I was going to try and construct an actor/actress themed cryptic crossword based on a few clues I'd made so far, but this idea seems much less time-consuming on my part! That and the fact I'm a bit rubbish and would give up half way through and add it to the list of failures in my life. So here they are: I'm sure you'll get the answers easily enough.
1. Initially a fat actress yes, believe it or not! (3,6)
2. How to eat peanut butter cups (5,11)
1. Initially a fat actress yes, believe it or not! (3,6)
2. How to eat peanut butter cups (5,11)
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Here's some clues that are pretty straightforward:
3. Common cause for blessing (6)
4. Calendar period, to Kirk (8)
5. Poll ball gatherer (6)
3. Common cause for blessing (6)
4. Calendar period, to Kirk (8)
5. Poll ball gatherer (6)
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Oops should have been (5,11) for no 2. I'll fix that.dinos_the_chemist wrote:I was going to try and construct an actor/actress themed cryptic crossword based on a few clues I'd made so far, but this idea seems much less time-consuming on my part! That and the fact I'm a bit rubbish and would give up half way through and add it to the list of failures in my life. So here they are: I'm sure you'll get the answers easily enough.
1. Initially a fat actress yes, believe it or not! (3,6)
2. How to eat peanut butter cups (5,9)
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I'm struggling. Initially a fat actress yes would imply to me that the first word is Fay. However, the answer must therefore mean "believe it or not". Unless the answer is an actress and the clue is cleverly written. Doing a google search produces Fay Wray as the main actress beginning with "Fay" so I reckon I'm barking up the wrong eucalyptus.dinos_the_chemist wrote:I was going to try and construct an actor/actress themed cryptic crossword based on a few clues I'd made so far, but this idea seems much less time-consuming on my part! That and the fact I'm a bit rubbish and would give up half way through and add it to the list of failures in my life. So here they are: I'm sure you'll get the answers easily enough.
1. Initially a fat actress yes, believe it or not! (3,6)
2. How to eat peanut butter cups (5,11)
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I don't know if we are supposed to post the answers here but as you've half done Number 1, I think the answer is actress Fay Ripley. 'Fay' for the reason you have worked out Kirk and there is a TV programme called Ripley's Believe it or Not hosted by Craig Charles so that'll be the second bit then. Number 2 is stumping me for the moment........................Kirk Bevins wrote:I'm struggling. Initially a fat actress yes would imply to me that the first word is Fay. However, the answer must therefore mean "believe it or not". Unless the answer is an actress and the clue is cleverly written. Doing a google search produces Fay Wray as the main actress beginning with "Fay" so I reckon I'm barking up the wrong eucalyptus.dinos_the_chemist wrote:I was going to try and construct an actor/actress themed cryptic crossword based on a few clues I'd made so far, but this idea seems much less time-consuming on my part! That and the fact I'm a bit rubbish and would give up half way through and add it to the list of failures in my life. So here they are: I'm sure you'll get the answers easily enough.
1. Initially a fat actress yes, believe it or not! (3,6)
2. How to eat peanut butter cups (5,11)
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Spot on Corby senior, well done (and Kirk collaboratively) although I think this clue could be improved with some reference to Cold Feet.
My 2nd clue is a bit vague and rubbish. Maybe I should adjust it:
How the peanut butter cup-maker eats yoghurts (5,11)
Darn thats just too easy!
Here's another one: 6. Front desk has good phone signal (9)
My 2nd clue is a bit vague and rubbish. Maybe I should adjust it:
How the peanut butter cup-maker eats yoghurts (5,11)
Darn thats just too easy!
Here's another one: 6. Front desk has good phone signal (9)
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Reception. Can't do the peanut butter one.dinos_the_chemist wrote:Spot on Corby senior, well done (and Kirk collaboratively) although I think this clue could be improved with some reference to Cold Feet.
My 2nd clue is a bit vague and rubbish. Maybe I should adjust it:
How the peanut butter cup-maker eats yoghurts (5,11)
Darn thats just too easy!
Here's another one: 6. Front desk has good phone signal (9)
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I know its been a while since this topic was last replied to, but how are you getting on with your crossword Charlie?
Can you give us a hint please for this Dinos .Dinos Sfyris wrote:How the peanut butter cup-maker eats yoghurts (5,11)
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Cold, but tasty bird from Iceland?
(6, 7)
(6, 7)
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I shall give you a clue to this actress but also reveal the answer in faint font: There is a confectionery called _____'s Peanut Butter Cups (5) and for the surname, how do you eat yoghurt? (11) Reese WitherspoonJoseph Bolas wrote:I know its been a while since this topic was last replied to, but how are you getting on with your crossword Charlie?
Can you give us a hint please for this Dinos .Dinos Sfyris wrote:How the peanut butter cup-maker eats yoghurts (5,11)
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Reese Witherspoon.
V good.
No takers for my clue then?
V good.
No takers for my clue then?
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That was a good clue indeed Dinos .
My guess of the first word is coloured just incase people don't want to know it
I am pretty certain that the first word is FROZEN, but I'm not sure of the second word. I am trying to work out which Iceland you are implying in the clue.Damian E wrote:No takers for my clue then?
My guess of the first word is coloured just incase people don't want to know it
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I'm guessing that Kerrry Kattona is horribly wrong, not to mention incorrectly spelt to make it fit.
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FROZEN CHICKEN?Damian E wrote:Cold, but tasty bird from Iceland?
(6, 7)
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Frozen Chicken it is.
Terrible i know.
Terrible i know.
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It was a good clue.Damian E wrote:Frozen Chicken it is.
Terrible i know.
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You helped me Joseph. Cannot believe you got the first word but not the second! And Damian it's not terrible if you buy the organic variety.Joseph Bolas wrote:It was a good clue.Damian E wrote:Frozen Chicken it is.
Terrible i know.
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To be honest Chris I do tend to miss the obvious stuff . Also actually, I wasn't sure if frozen was right for the first wordChris Corby wrote:You helped me Joseph. Cannot believe you got the first word but not the second! And Damian it's not terrible if you buy the organic variety.Joseph Bolas wrote:It was a good clue.Damian E wrote:Frozen Chicken it is.
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I don't believe it - I got FROZEN CHICKEN about 10 minutes after Damian posted it but I didn't post this answer as it seemed so easy. I also don't see how it fits the clue (well at least anything cryptic) as it is indeed a cold bird that you would buy from Iceland. Where's the crypticness?
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The clue is supposed to make you think of a sexy young Icelandic woman, rather than frozen poultry, but at least now we know where your preferences lie.Kirk Bevins wrote: Where's the crypticness?
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I make that 7 clues so far although I have no idea about the answers to Jo Bo's. 2 more for the pile. The latter is specialised knowledge. Only a forum member would get it (I think).
8. This programme is also in French, we hear. (3,1,1)
9. We hear her in the church seat. (3,4)
8. This programme is also in French, we hear. (3,1,1)
9. We hear her in the church seat. (3,4)
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I have reposted the clues below, with the answer hidden next to them.Dinos Sfyris wrote:I make that 7 clues so far although I have no idea about the answers to Jo Bo's.
3. Common cause for blessing (6) SNEEZE
4. Calendar period, to Kirk (8) STARDATE
5. Poll ball gatherer (6) POCKET
I was thinking number 9 was MAE WEST (only female name I can think of that is 3,4) but don't think thats right.
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Nnnnnnnnnnnoooooooooooooooooooo....Joseph Bolas wrote:I was thinking number 9 was MAE WEST (only female name I can think of that is 3,4) but don't think thats right.
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I guess that is wrong then .Dinos Sfyris wrote:Nnnnnnnnnnnoooooooooooooooooooo....Joseph Bolas wrote:I was thinking number 9 was MAE WEST (only female name I can think of that is 3,4) but don't think thats right.
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only just seen this thread.
is 3 SNEEZE?
is 3 SNEEZE?
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Yes Howard, number 3 is SNEEZE . Well Done .Howard Somerset wrote:only just seen this thread.
is 3 SNEEZE?
If you get stuck on the others, you can highlight the space to the right of the clue to reveal the other answers .
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I never notice that comment in your post.Joseph Bolas wrote:If you get stuck on the others, you can highlight the space to the right of the clue to reveal the other answers .
I'll try the others without peeping though.
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Nobody seems to have cracked my latest 2 clues. Here's another:
10. Confused atomiser adds a Step to make it a different band altogether (9)
10. Confused atomiser adds a Step to make it a different band altogether (9)
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aerosmith?
How about................
Sores on well-known faces? (8)
How about................
Sores on well-known faces? (8)
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Must be - I'd got as far as an anagram of ATOMISERH but couldn't work out the band.Damian E wrote:aerosmith?
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Indeed well done H being a member of Steps and Make It being a song by AerosmithDamian E wrote:aerosmith?
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good evening people welcome to the show........
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Got something here we want you want you all to know....... etcDamian E wrote:good evening people welcome to the show........
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I was happy with the band - I'd actually heard of them. But didn't get the H connection.
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Good to see this thread, here are a few more of questionable amusement.
1. Guy has got one in to cock-sucking (8)
2. Exact cost for Jeffrey's shit book (and what he should have paid the prostitute, perhaps?) (3,1,5,4,3,1,5,4)
3. Not for the faint-hearted? (4,7 [or 4,6 probably works too])
4. Ejaculated and left to note exposed genitalia (5,3)
5. Make sure friend wins the game (9)
Sorry if some of these are saucy ... oh wait ... I am not!
1. Guy has got one in to cock-sucking (8)
2. Exact cost for Jeffrey's shit book (and what he should have paid the prostitute, perhaps?) (3,1,5,4,3,1,5,4)
3. Not for the faint-hearted? (4,7 [or 4,6 probably works too])
4. Ejaculated and left to note exposed genitalia (5,3)
5. Make sure friend wins the game (9)
Sorry if some of these are saucy ... oh wait ... I am not!
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Wahoo, even I've solved #5 (which means it's far too easy).
As for the others - I'm clueless, which suggests my mind isn't dirty enough. Corby will have to try harder.
As for the others - I'm clueless, which suggests my mind isn't dirty enough. Corby will have to try harder.
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oo-er missus.Dan Vanniasingham wrote:Corby will have to try harder.
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1. Fellatio
2. Not a penny more, not a penny less
3. Hmmm, is it naked Cornish morris dancing?
How about................
Sores on well-known faces? (8)
Come on its easy.
2. Not a penny more, not a penny less
3. Hmmm, is it naked Cornish morris dancing?
How about................
Sores on well-known faces? (8)
Come on its easy.
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Nothing is jumping to mind, Damian. I really wish you hadn't wrote that it's easy as I feel like a tard now
Your answers to mine were spot on barring the morris dancing one ... erm ... obviously.
Your answers to mine were spot on barring the morris dancing one ... erm ... obviously.
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You'll kick yourself........(and thats not a clue)
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Cant be easy as Emma cant get it, unless the answer's FAMEBOIL
Can't get any of David's either, and I dont even understand the logic behind No# 2
Mind you no one seems to have got these yet, which I thought were easy.
8. This programme is also in French, we hear. (3,1,1)
9. We hear her in the church seat. (3,4)
Can't get any of David's either, and I dont even understand the logic behind No# 2
Mind you no one seems to have got these yet, which I thought were easy.
8. This programme is also in French, we hear. (3,1,1)
9. We hear her in the church seat. (3,4)
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At least I understand Damian's #2, but I'm stumped on the rest.
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The O.C. is the answer to the first one but you haven't set a clue for the "The" part so maybe the second clue is missing something too?!
Exact cost = not a penny more not a penny less
Jeffrey Archer's shit (they were all shit so this just over-eggs the pudding) book= not a penny more not a penny less
The prostitute reference is just an extra because he claimed he wasn't paying her for sex but was making a philanthropic gesture in court.
Exact cost = not a penny more not a penny less
Jeffrey Archer's shit (they were all shit so this just over-eggs the pudding) book= not a penny more not a penny less
The prostitute reference is just an extra because he claimed he wasn't paying her for sex but was making a philanthropic gesture in court.
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My 2nd one is Ben Pugh. We hear suggests we are dealing with sound-alike words:
Her = Hur = Ben. Church seat = Pew = Pugh
I know. Not a great clue. Sorry about not having a clue for the "The". Felt uneasy about that one as well. Do you have any suggestions for the "The" bit?
Her = Hur = Ben. Church seat = Pew = Pugh
I know. Not a great clue. Sorry about not having a clue for the "The". Felt uneasy about that one as well. Do you have any suggestions for the "The" bit?
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Sores on well-known faces? (8)
Answer - BLISTERS.
(B - listers)
You're all crap.
Answer - BLISTERS.
(B - listers)
You're all crap.
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The only thing I would type is that though your clue for pugh - pew is good the other part is twice removed which is usually a no-no in cryptics. As for the "the" in the first clue I am not sure how I would phrase the clue.Dinos Sfyris wrote:My 2nd one is Ben Pugh. We hear suggests we are dealing with sound-alike words:
Her = Hur = Ben. Church seat = Pew = Pugh
I know. Not a great clue. Sorry about not having a clue for the "The". Felt uneasy about that one as well. Do you have any suggestions for the "The" bit?
Programme has to help everyone initially and french also, we hear. (3,1,1) Not great Dinos but I am sure you can do better than my effort.
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Not crap, just wasn't online , but I think that's a good clue. Got any more?Damian E wrote:Sores on well-known faces? (8)
Answer - BLISTERS.
(B - listers)
You're all crap.
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Organises points (10)
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Sounds like it should be coordinates , as in map readings and organising, but it's 11 letters.
Have you goofed David or am i up the wrong tree.......
Have you goofed David or am i up the wrong tree.......
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Maybe then its just the singular form, COORDINATE?Damian E wrote:Sounds like it should be coordinates , as in map readings and organising, but it's 11 letters.
Have you goofed David or am i up the wrong tree.......
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I goofed, sorry lads.
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Well it was still solveable, weel done Damian .David O'Donnell wrote:I goofed, sorry lads.
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Sickness starts narking all university students entering academy (6)
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1. Change optical fuel supply (7)
2. Crazy atop irrelevant performer (7)
3. Haughty little devil acquires royal debts (9)
2. Crazy atop irrelevant performer (7)
3. Haughty little devil acquires royal debts (9)
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Is 1 coalpit and 2 Madonna?
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Imperious camel toe
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All right (but they were a bit easier) and camel toe is spot on for the one from yonks ago.
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In order of easiness:
Lexonerd timewaster liable to rouse confusion. (8)
A class of mineral returned to us without columns. (8)
Pterosaur with no right to fly, maybe? (8)
Fast tissue plasminogen activator comes back round to end selector gene. (8)
Lexonerd timewaster liable to rouse confusion. (8)
A class of mineral returned to us without columns. (8)
Pterosaur with no right to fly, maybe? (8)
Fast tissue plasminogen activator comes back round to end selector gene. (8)