Author Topic: The Cryptic Crossword Clue Thread (Read 40569 times)

Deano · « **Reply #27 on:** December 20, 2010, 10:15:03 pm »

Wolf in sheep's clothing.

But I haven't a clue to set, so carry on.

Jaded · « **Reply #28 on:** December 20, 2010, 10:15:12 pm »

Is it Wolf (3) ?

I'm a bit confused by the Three Letters Long

hatler · « **Reply #29 on:** December 20, 2010, 10:16:10 pm »

Sorry, yes, in standard crossword stylee : -

Wolf (3)

And the extra info is that the first letter is 'e'.

Wowbagger · « **Reply #30 on:** December 20, 2010, 10:17:41 pm »

Quote from: hatler on December 20, 2010, 10:16:10 pm

Sorry, yes, in standard crossword stylee : -

Wolf (3)

And the extra info is that the first letter is 'e'.

Ebb.

hatler · « **Reply #31 on:** December 20, 2010, 10:20:20 pm »

Spot on.

Wowbagger · « **Reply #32 on:** December 20, 2010, 10:22:38 pm »

He plays around under waterfalls (4, 6)

Wowbagger · « **Reply #33 on:** December 20, 2010, 11:09:29 pm »

Anyone still doing this?

Jaded · « **Reply #34 on:** December 20, 2010, 11:13:03 pm »

I tried, then got stuck into some emails, photos, a newsletter for the local football club and listening to some music inappropriate for a 50 year old.

Dinamo · « **Reply #35 on:** December 21, 2010, 07:15:34 am »

Quote from: Wowbagger on December 20, 2010, 10:22:38 pm

He plays around under waterfalls (4, 6)

any letters !

Dinamo · « **Reply #36 on:** December 21, 2010, 12:29:57 pm »

Quote from: Wowbagger on December 20, 2010, 10:22:38 pm

He plays around under waterfalls (4, 6)

Rain Dancer

Snakehips · « **Reply #37 on:** December 21, 2010, 12:32:10 pm »

Quote from: Wowbagger on December 20, 2010, 10:22:38 pm

He plays around under waterfalls (4, 6)

Damp Golfer

Wowbagger · « **Reply #38 on:** December 21, 2010, 12:38:01 pm »

There's an anagram in there.

HTFB · « **Reply #39 on:** December 21, 2010, 02:21:41 pm »

Quote from: Wowbagger on December 21, 2010, 12:38:01 pm

There's an anagram in there.

FATS WALLER, who certainly played, is an anagram of "waterfalls". [But I don't really buy "under" as an anagram indicator, while "around" is in the wrong place for one, isn't it? Am I barking up the wrong tree entirely? I'm not good on golfers.]

Wowbagger · « **Reply #40 on:** December 21, 2010, 02:41:29 pm »

Quote from: HTFB on December 21, 2010, 02:21:41 pm

Quote from: Wowbagger on December 21, 2010, 12:38:01 pm
There's an anagram in there.

FATS WALLER, who certainly played, is an anagram of "waterfalls". [But I don't really buy "under" as an anagram indicator, while "around" is in the wrong place for one, isn't it? Am I barking up the wrong tree entirely? I'm not good on golfers.]

Fats Waller it is.

HTFB · « **Reply #41 on:** December 21, 2010, 02:48:23 pm »

Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em tune sung in church (3,5)

Wowbagger · « **Reply #42 on:** December 21, 2010, 02:54:03 pm »

Quote from: HTFB on December 21, 2010, 02:48:23 pm

Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em tune sung in church (3,5)

Ave Maria

Wowbagger · « **Reply #43 on:** December 21, 2010, 03:02:57 pm »

On the assumption that the above is correct:-

Two boys are followed by a youth leader in Essex. (10)

Basil · « **Reply #44 on:** December 21, 2010, 03:15:19 pm »

Got it.

Am I allowed to answer without then offering another clue?

HTFB · « **Reply #45 on:** December 21, 2010, 03:15:59 pm »

Quote from: Wowbagger on December 21, 2010, 03:02:57 pm

On the assumption that the above is correct:-

(it is)

Quote

Two boys are followed by a youth leader in Essex. (10)

Billericay

Pingu · « **Reply #46 on:** December 21, 2010, 03:23:53 pm »

Quote from: HTFB on December 21, 2010, 03:15:59 pm

Quote from: Wowbagger on December 21, 2010, 03:02:57 pm
On the assumption that the above is correct:-
(it is)
Quote

Two boys are followed by a youth leader in Essex. (10)
Billericay

You're doing very well

HTFB · « **Reply #47 on:** December 21, 2010, 03:47:45 pm »

Wicket, duck, wicket, bye... cricket correspondent cut short, could be infinitely prolonged. (9)

Wowbagger · « **Reply #48 on:** December 21, 2010, 03:49:48 pm »

Wowbagger!

mike · « **Reply #49 on:** December 21, 2010, 03:54:23 pm »

how??