Tiercel 6,986 Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 Try this one.... Prisoners go out in sequence (11) Progression? TC Correct. Explain ? (Prisoners go) anagram. TC Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dytkos 17,754 Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 Try this one.... Prisoners go out in sequence (11) Progression? TC Correct. Explain ? Anagram - prisonersgo (out is the clue) to the answer - in sequence Cheers, D. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tiercel 6,986 Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 When it comes to cryptic clues once you get into the mind of the compiler they are not that hard, as you know their codes. It's when they put in a new compiler that they start to get difficult, as you have to learn a new code from the start. Take Blackbriars cryptic clue. Prisoners go out in sequence (11) You could get the same answer from this clue. "Prisoners go about improving" Each compiler has their own words for anagrams and initials etc TC Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lanesra 3,961 Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 The bloke who invented the crossword is buried in my local Cemetary . . His grave is easy to find you go through the main gates and he's 4 down 3 across :) 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackbriar 8,569 Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 When it comes to cryptic clues once you get into the mind of the compiler they are not that hard, as you know their codes. It's when they put in a new compiler that they start to get difficult, as you have to learn a new code from the start. TC Very true. I reckon that's why The Times have stopped putting the compiler's name on their crosswords......Makes it that bit more difficult ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackbriar 8,569 Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 Newspaper bosses insist on prohibition for scurrilous leader (5,6) Press barons. I got the answer almost straight away, but it took me a while to work out HOW the answer is arrived at - and I think that's the important bit of a cryptic ! Insist on = "press" (as in "press for"), prohibition for = "bar on", scurrilous leader = letter "s" (first letter, indicated by the word "leader"). Put them together...... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dytkos 17,754 Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 When it comes to cryptic clues once you get into the mind of the compiler they are not that hard, as you know their codes. It's when they put in a new compiler that they start to get difficult, as you have to learn a new code from the start. TC Very true. I reckon that's why The Times have stopped putting the compiler's name on their crosswords......Makes it that bit more difficult ! Telegraph man myself Cheers, D. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackbriar 8,569 Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 When it comes to cryptic clues once you get into the mind of the compiler they are not that hard, as you know their codes. It's when they put in a new compiler that they start to get difficult, as you have to learn a new code from the start. TC Very true. I reckon that's why The Times have stopped putting the compiler's name on their crosswords......Makes it that bit more difficult ! Telegraph man myself Cheers, D. You should try The Times Jumbo on a Saturday.....Fills my free time for the next couple of days.....At least ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lanesra 3,961 Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 Newspaper bosses insist on prohibition for scurrilous leader (5,6) Press barons. I got the answer almost straight away, but it took me a while to work out HOW the answer is arrived at - and I think that's the important bit of a cryptic ! Insist on = "press" (as in "press for"), prohibition for = "bar on", scurrilous leader = letter "s" (first letter, indicated by the word "leader"). Put them together...... No wonder I'm terrible at crosswords , by your explanation how to solve them your either clever as Fukc or Nuts . . I'm not sure which :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackbriar 8,569 Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 Newspaper bosses insist on prohibition for scurrilous leader (5,6) Press barons. I got the answer almost straight away, but it took me a while to work out HOW the answer is arrived at - and I think that's the important bit of a cryptic ! Insist on = "press" (as in "press for"), prohibition for = "bar on", scurrilous leader = letter "s" (first letter, indicated by the word "leader"). Put them together...... No wonder I'm terrible at crosswords , by your explanation how to solve them your either clever as Fukc or Nuts . . I'm not sure which :) Clever as f***, mate ! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
para pete 15 Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 (edited) Shakespeare is to Flub-a-dub as Aeschylus is to ________. 11 letters Edited February 22, 2017 by para pete Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stumfelter 3,034 Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 Shakespeare is to Flub-a-dub as Aeschylus is to ________. 11 letters Fcuking hell mate this is the hunting life not Mensa! Half of the people on here struggle to tie their shoelaces, lol. 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackbriar 8,569 Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 Shakespeare is to Flub-a-dub as Aeschylus is to ________. 11 letters Fcuking hell mate this is the hunting life not Mensa! Half of the people on here struggle to tie their shoelaces, lol. Last month, The Times had a crossword with all the clues and answers in Latin ! I stared blankly at it, for a few minutes, and went back to Jeremy Kyle ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
micky 3,325 Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 I have always been a crossword fan and a clue that has stuck in my mind was in Tit Bits in 1973 , it was Air Force Weapon 3 and 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
para pete 15 Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 I have always been a crossword fan and a clue that has stuck in my mind was in Tit Bits in 1973 , it was Air Force Weapon 3 and 7 GAU avenger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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