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Post by goodcitizn Wed Aug 07, 2013 1:49 am

I have two sets, so I'll post one today and another tomorrow, if solved. All are welcome to participate. Good luck!
 
1. Fruit encountered in fall [7]
 
2. Remedy the dragon's rash [10]
 
3. Go West to find no Americans [7]
 
4. Hiring someone of attractive disposition [8]
 
5. Able-bodied though contradictory in parts [9]
 
6. Vegetable factory is behind chicken product [8]
 
7. Sweet with hard center swallowed by the animal [7]
 
8. Convert Acetone into a moist spray [11]
 
9. Clamp down on the game [6]
 
10. Dirty Russian river meets with disturbance [7]
 
11. Manifestos showing candidates about employment [12]
 
12. The hairstylist says, "I offer short cut with massage!" [8]

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Post by bw Wed Aug 07, 2013 2:11 am


2. Remedy the dragon's rash [10]
 
HEADSTRONG (anagram of THE+DRAGON'S)

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Post by goodcitizn Wed Aug 07, 2013 2:15 am

bw wrote:
2. Remedy the dragon's rash [10]
 HEADSTRONG (anagram of THE+DRAGON'S)
Correct. Keep going!

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Post by bw Wed Aug 07, 2013 2:20 am


4. Hiring someone of attractive disposition [8]
 
ENGAGING? (dbl defn)

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Post by goodcitizn Wed Aug 07, 2013 2:22 am

bw wrote:
4. Hiring someone of attractive disposition [8]
 
ENGAGING? (dbl defn)
Correct.

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Post by bw Wed Aug 07, 2013 2:39 am


10. Dirty Russian river meets with disturbance [7]
 
OBSCENE ( Ob, river in russia + scene)

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Post by goodcitizn Wed Aug 07, 2013 2:42 am

bw wrote:
10. Dirty Russian river meets with disturbance [7]
OBSCENE ( Ob, river in russia + scene)
Correct.

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Post by bw Wed Aug 07, 2013 2:55 am


 
6. Vegetable factory is behind chicken product [8]
 
EGGPLANT (egg + plant)

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Post by goodcitizn Wed Aug 07, 2013 3:00 am

bw wrote:
 
6. Vegetable factory is behind chicken product [8]
 EGGPLANT (egg + plant)
Correct.

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Post by goodcitizn Wed Aug 07, 2013 3:03 pm

*Bump*

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Post by indophile Wed Aug 07, 2013 3:18 pm

goodcitizn wrote:
12. The hairstylist says, "I offer short cut with massage!" [8]

COIFFEUR? --- (I + OFFER + CUt) - anag

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Post by goodcitizn Wed Aug 07, 2013 3:23 pm

indophile wrote:
goodcitizn wrote:
12. The hairstylist says, "I offer short cut with massage!" [8]

COIFFEUR? --- (I + OFFER + CUt) - anag  
Correct.

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Post by bw Wed Aug 07, 2013 6:46 pm

7. Sweet with hard center swallowed by the animal [7]
 
CARAMEL ( "ar", center of HARD inside CAMEL)

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Post by bw Wed Aug 07, 2013 6:48 pm


9. Clamp down on the game [6]
 
TARPON?

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Post by goodcitizn Wed Aug 07, 2013 8:20 pm

bw wrote:7. Sweet with hard center swallowed by the animal [7]
 CARAMEL ( "ar", center of HARD inside CAMEL)
Correct.

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Post by goodcitizn Wed Aug 07, 2013 8:21 pm

bw wrote:
9. Clamp down on the game [6]
 
TARPON?
No. Think about the meaning of clamp down.

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Post by Idéfix Wed Aug 07, 2013 8:44 pm

goodcitizn wrote:
bw wrote:
9. Clamp down on the game [6]
 
TARPON?
No. Think about the meaning of clamp down.
squash, dd? Do you mind saying which ones are still unsolved? Don't want to look at the whole thread just yet...
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Post by goodcitizn Wed Aug 07, 2013 8:47 pm

Idéfix wrote:9. Clamp down on the game [6]
squash, dd? Do you mind saying which ones are still unsolved? Don't want to look at the whole thread just yet...
Correct. Will do.

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Post by goodcitizn Wed Aug 07, 2013 8:50 pm

The following clues remain:
 
1. Fruit encountered in fall [7]

3. Go West to find no Americans [7]

5. Able-bodied though contradictory in parts [9]

8. Convert Acetone into a moist spray [11]
 
11. Manifestos showing candidates about employment [12]

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Post by bw Wed Aug 07, 2013 8:58 pm


 
1. Fruit encountered in fall [7]

PLUMMET ( plum + met)


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Post by goodcitizn Wed Aug 07, 2013 9:06 pm

bw wrote:
 1. Fruit encountered in fall [7]

PLUMMET ( plum + met)
Correct.

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Post by goodcitizn Wed Aug 07, 2013 10:12 pm

HINTS:
 
3. Go West to "find no" Americans [7]
[The key word is Americans. Think about a different connotation of going west.]
 
5. Able-bodied though contradictory in parts [9]
[Think of synonym for able-bodied. Healthy, fit etc.]
 
8. Convert "A"cetone into a moist spray [11]
 
11. Manifestos showing candidates about employment [12]
[What are candidates called before one is chosen? Think stock market terminology for manifesto]

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Post by Idéfix Wed Aug 07, 2013 10:22 pm

goodcitizn wrote:HINTS:
 
3. Go West to "find no" Americans [7]
[The key word is Americans. Think about a different connotation of going west.]
 
5. Able-bodied though contradictory in parts [9]
[Think of synonym for able-bodied. Healthy, fit etc.]
 
8. Convert "A"cetone into a moist spray [11]
 
11. Manifestos showing candidates about employment [12]
[What are candidates called before one is chosen? Think stock market terminology for manifesto]
11. Prospectors?
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Post by Hellsangel Wed Aug 07, 2013 10:24 pm

Idéfix wrote:
goodcitizn wrote:HINTS:
 
3. Go West to "find no" Americans [7]
[The key word is Americans. Think about a different connotation of going west.]
 
5. Able-bodied though contradictory in parts [9]
[Think of synonym for able-bodied. Healthy, fit etc.]
 
8. Convert "A"cetone into a moist spray [11]
 
11. Manifestos showing candidates about employment [12]
[What are candidates called before one is chosen? Think stock market terminology for manifesto]
11. Prospectors?

PROSPECT(USE)S
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Post by goodcitizn Wed Aug 07, 2013 10:26 pm

Hellsangel wrote: 
11. Manifestos showing candidates about employment [12]
[What are candidates called before one is chosen? Think stock market terminology for manifesto]
PROSPECT(USE)S[/quote]
Correct. Welcome to the party, Hellsbells!

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Post by bw Wed Aug 07, 2013 10:43 pm


 
5. Able-bodied though contradictory in parts [9]
[Think of synonym for able-bodied. Healthy, fit etc.]
 
WHOLESOME?

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Post by bw Wed Aug 07, 2013 10:52 pm


 
3. Go West to "find no" Americans [7]
[The key word is Americans. Think about a different connotation of going west.]
 
YANKEES ( rev of SEEK + NAY)

duh@me. i should have got this much earlier.

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Post by goodcitizn Wed Aug 07, 2013 11:51 pm

bw wrote:
5. Able-bodied though contradictory in parts [9]
[Think of synonym for able-bodied. Healthy, fit etc.]
WHOLESOME?
Correct.

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Post by goodcitizn Wed Aug 07, 2013 11:53 pm

bw wrote: 
3. Go West to "find no" Americans [7]
[The key word is Americans. Think about a different connotation of going west.] 
YANKEES ( rev of SEEK + NAY)
duh@me. i should have got this much earlier.
Correct. I was also wondering why it took so long to solve this. Laughing 

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Post by goodcitizn Wed Aug 07, 2013 11:54 pm

Last one remaining. It's an anagram.

8. Convert "A"cetone into a moist spray [11]

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Post by bw Thu Aug 08, 2013 2:15 am

goodcitizn wrote:Last one remaining. It's an anagram.

8. Convert "A"cetone into a moist spray [11]

 ATOMISATION ( anag of A + MOIST + INTO)

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Post by goodcitizn Thu Aug 08, 2013 9:04 am

bw wrote:
goodcitizn wrote:Last one remaining. It's an anagram.
8. Convert "A"cetone into a moist spray [11]
ATOMISATION ( anag of A + MOIST + INTO)

Correct. The set is solved. Let me know if I should post another set or is it an overkill?

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Post by bw Thu Aug 08, 2013 8:13 pm

goodcitizn wrote:
bw wrote:
goodcitizn wrote:Last one remaining. It's an anagram.
8. Convert "A"cetone into a moist spray [11]
ATOMISATION ( anag of A + MOIST + INTO)
Correct. The set is solved. Let me know if I should post another set or is it an overkill?
thanks for a nice set, GC. i am always happy to take a shot at cryptics!

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Post by Idéfix Thu Aug 08, 2013 8:14 pm

bw wrote:
goodcitizn wrote:
bw wrote:
goodcitizn wrote:Last one remaining. It's an anagram.
8. Convert "A"cetone into a moist spray [11]
ATOMISATION ( anag of A + MOIST + INTO)
Correct. The set is solved. Let me know if I should post another set or is it an overkill?
thanks for a nice set, GC. i am always happy to take a shot at cryptics!
I haven't been active with cryptics, but I enjoy them too. Please do keep posting, GC!
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Post by goodcitizn Thu Aug 08, 2013 9:05 pm

Idéfix wrote:
bw wrote:
goodcitizn wrote:
bw wrote:
goodcitizn wrote:Last one remaining. It's an anagram.
8. Convert "A"cetone into a moist spray [11]
ATOMISATION ( anag of A + MOIST + INTO)
Correct. The set is solved. Let me know if I should post another set or is it an overkill?
thanks for a nice set, GC. i am always happy to take a shot at cryptics!
I haven't been active with cryptics, but I enjoy them too. Please do keep posting, GC!
Okay, I'll post one shortly.

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