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WEDNESDAY CRYPTICS
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]
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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Re: WEDNESDAY CRYPTICS
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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Re: WEDNESDAY CRYPTICS
by goodcitizn Wed Aug 07, 2013 2:15 am
Correct. Keep going!bw wrote:
2. Remedy the dragon's rash [10]
HEADSTRONG (anagram of THE+DRAGON'S)
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Re: WEDNESDAY CRYPTICS
by bw Wed Aug 07, 2013 2:20 am
4. Hiring someone of attractive disposition [8]
ENGAGING? (dbl defn)
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Re: WEDNESDAY CRYPTICS
by goodcitizn Wed Aug 07, 2013 2:22 am
Correct.bw wrote:
4. Hiring someone of attractive disposition [8]
ENGAGING? (dbl defn)
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Re: WEDNESDAY CRYPTICS
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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Re: WEDNESDAY CRYPTICS
by goodcitizn Wed Aug 07, 2013 2:42 am
Correct.bw wrote:
10. Dirty Russian river meets with disturbance [7]
OBSCENE ( Ob, river in russia + scene)
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Re: WEDNESDAY CRYPTICS
by bw Wed Aug 07, 2013 2:55 am
6. Vegetable factory is behind chicken product [8]
EGGPLANT (egg + plant)
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Re: WEDNESDAY CRYPTICS
by goodcitizn Wed Aug 07, 2013 3:00 am
Correct.bw wrote:
6. Vegetable factory is behind chicken product [8]
EGGPLANT (egg + plant)
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Re: WEDNESDAY CRYPTICS
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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Re: WEDNESDAY CRYPTICS
by goodcitizn Wed Aug 07, 2013 3:23 pm
Correct.indophile wrote:goodcitizn wrote:
12. The hairstylist says, "I offer short cut with massage!" [8]
COIFFEUR? --- (I + OFFER + CUt) - anag
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Re: WEDNESDAY CRYPTICS
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)
CARAMEL ( "ar", center of HARD inside CAMEL)
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Re: WEDNESDAY CRYPTICS
by goodcitizn Wed Aug 07, 2013 8:20 pm
Correct.bw wrote:7. Sweet with hard center swallowed by the animal [7]
CARAMEL ( "ar", center of HARD inside CAMEL)
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Re: WEDNESDAY CRYPTICS
by goodcitizn Wed Aug 07, 2013 8:21 pm
No. Think about the meaning of clamp down.bw wrote:
9. Clamp down on the game [6]
TARPON?
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Re: WEDNESDAY CRYPTICS
by Idéfix Wed Aug 07, 2013 8:44 pm
squash, dd? Do you mind saying which ones are still unsolved? Don't want to look at the whole thread just yet...goodcitizn wrote:No. Think about the meaning of clamp down.bw wrote:
9. Clamp down on the game [6]
TARPON?
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Re: WEDNESDAY CRYPTICS
by goodcitizn Wed Aug 07, 2013 8:47 pm
Correct. Will do.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...
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Re: WEDNESDAY CRYPTICS
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]
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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Re: WEDNESDAY CRYPTICS
by bw Wed Aug 07, 2013 8:58 pm
1. Fruit encountered in fall [7]
PLUMMET ( plum + met)
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Re: WEDNESDAY CRYPTICS
by goodcitizn Wed Aug 07, 2013 9:06 pm
Correct.bw wrote:
1. Fruit encountered in fall [7]
PLUMMET ( plum + met)
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Re: WEDNESDAY CRYPTICS
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]
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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Re: WEDNESDAY CRYPTICS
by Idéfix Wed Aug 07, 2013 10:22 pm
11. Prospectors?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]
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Re: WEDNESDAY CRYPTICS
by Hellsangel Wed Aug 07, 2013 10:24 pm
Idéfix wrote:11. Prospectors?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]
PROSPECT(USE)S
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Re: WEDNESDAY CRYPTICS
by goodcitizn Wed Aug 07, 2013 10:26 pm
PROSPECT(USE)S[/quote]Hellsangel wrote:
11. Manifestos showing candidates about employment [12]
[What are candidates called before one is chosen? Think stock market terminology for manifesto]
Correct. Welcome to the party, Hellsbells!
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Re: WEDNESDAY CRYPTICS
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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Re: WEDNESDAY CRYPTICS
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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Re: WEDNESDAY CRYPTICS
by goodcitizn Wed Aug 07, 2013 11:51 pm
Correct.bw wrote:
5. Able-bodied though contradictory in parts [9]
[Think of synonym for able-bodied. Healthy, fit etc.]
WHOLESOME?
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Re: WEDNESDAY CRYPTICS
by goodcitizn Wed Aug 07, 2013 11:53 pm
Correct. I was also wondering why it took so long to solve this.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.
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Re: WEDNESDAY CRYPTICS
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]
8. Convert "A"cetone into a moist spray [11]
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Re: WEDNESDAY CRYPTICS
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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Re: WEDNESDAY CRYPTICS
by goodcitizn Thu Aug 08, 2013 9:04 am
bw wrote:ATOMISATION ( anag of A + MOIST + INTO)goodcitizn wrote:Last one remaining. It's an anagram.
8. Convert "A"cetone into a moist spray [11]
Correct. The set is solved. Let me know if I should post another set or is it an overkill?
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Re: WEDNESDAY CRYPTICS
by bw Thu Aug 08, 2013 8:13 pm
thanks for a nice set, GC. i am always happy to take a shot at cryptics!goodcitizn wrote:Correct. The set is solved. Let me know if I should post another set or is it an overkill?bw wrote:ATOMISATION ( anag of A + MOIST + INTO)goodcitizn wrote:Last one remaining. It's an anagram.
8. Convert "A"cetone into a moist spray [11]
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Re: WEDNESDAY CRYPTICS
by Idéfix Thu Aug 08, 2013 8:14 pm
I haven't been active with cryptics, but I enjoy them too. Please do keep posting, GC!bw wrote:thanks for a nice set, GC. i am always happy to take a shot at cryptics!goodcitizn wrote:Correct. The set is solved. Let me know if I should post another set or is it an overkill?bw wrote:ATOMISATION ( anag of A + MOIST + INTO)goodcitizn wrote:Last one remaining. It's an anagram.
8. Convert "A"cetone into a moist spray [11]
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Re: WEDNESDAY CRYPTICS
by goodcitizn Thu Aug 08, 2013 9:05 pm
Okay, I'll post one shortly.Idéfix wrote:I haven't been active with cryptics, but I enjoy them too. Please do keep posting, GC!bw wrote:thanks for a nice set, GC. i am always happy to take a shot at cryptics!goodcitizn wrote:Correct. The set is solved. Let me know if I should post another set or is it an overkill?bw wrote:ATOMISATION ( anag of A + MOIST + INTO)goodcitizn wrote:Last one remaining. It's an anagram.
8. Convert "A"cetone into a moist spray [11]
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