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by Neil T - Thu 8th Mar 2007, 12:53am | ||
RTT said: ...(not that I can see a great deal of use for it here). I think the 1st Men might disagree with that.So here's one for them: Fabulous Ming's hot coach of term: number one for two thousand and seven? (7, 6, 6) | ||
by RTT - Wed 7th Mar 2007, 10:21pm | ||
Olly Olly said: Oh that's just silly. Apologies to the 99% of people reading this who are confused. I did say it was not for everyone. In fact, I guess it was really just aimed at you (although clearly there are plenty of others who would be able to get it).Having said that, I like the new chant (not that I can see a great deal of use for it here). | ||
by Olly Olly - Wed 7th Mar 2007, 10:16pm | ||
RTT said: Sorry, no. I was originally going to use the word "masters" instead of "leaders", but decided the latter sounded better in relation to the bumps. Oh that's just silly. Apologies to the 99% of people reading this who are confused. I prefer 'King Ming' as an answer anyway, and may chant it a few times now to reinforce that view. | ||
by RTT - Wed 7th Mar 2007, 10:06pm | ||
Neil T said: Is it 'King Ming'? (As in Ming Campbell, leader of the Lib Dems.) Sorry, no. I was originally going to use the word "masters" instead of "leaders", but decided the latter sounded better in relation to the bumps.If it isn't, it should be. | ||
by Neil T - Wed 7th Mar 2007, 10:03pm | ||
RTT said: A further hint to the previous one: Two years ago the clue would not have worked. Is it 'King Ming'? (As in Ming Campbell, leader of the Lib Dems.)If it isn't, it should be. | ||
by RTT - Wed 7th Mar 2007, 9:39pm | ||
Neil T said: Now how about you post one that some of us can solve, instead of one that most (indeed all) of us can't?! A further hint to the previous one: Two years ago the clue would not have worked. | ||
by Neil T - Wed 7th Mar 2007, 9:33pm | ||
RTT said: 1) Valkyrie That was quick! Now how about you post one that some of us can solve, instead of one that most (indeed all) of us can't?!2) Black Prince (Valkyrie: V (= 5* in Roman numerals) + A + L (= learner = novice) + KYRIE (Kylie with 'R[ight]' for 'L[eft]', i.e. 'having changed sides'). Black Prince: see here for the 'other', non-boat-burning, reference.) | ||
by RTT - Wed 7th Mar 2007, 9:25pm | ||
Neil T said: Two more meta-clues, as noone seems to be able to get Tom's: 1) ValkyrieShe carried heroes to glory, including '5' (a novice) and a stunner who'd changed sides (8) Who had burning desire for Fair Maid of Kent? (5, 6) (Wikipedia might be helpful in understanding the second.) 2) Black Prince | ||
by Neil T - Wed 7th Mar 2007, 9:15pm | ||
Two more meta-clues, as noone seems to be able to get Tom's: She carried heroes to glory, including '5' (a novice) and a stunner who'd changed sides (8) Who had burning desire for Fair Maid of Kent? (5, 6) (Wikipedia might be helpful in understanding the second.) | ||
by RTT - Wed 7th Mar 2007, 7:11pm | ||
Neil T said: 1) The definition is 'A rallying cry', and the answer is formed from two shorter words (total 8 letters) meaning 'leader', e.g. 'king', 'CO', etc. This is the correct interpretation. I'd refer you back to the qualifier stated before the clue - not everyone reading this site will be able to get it. | ||
by gf - Wed 7th Mar 2007, 2:03pm | ||
Bit of a guess said: clutter? Indeed. | ||
by Bit of a guess - Wed 7th Mar 2007, 1:24pm | ||
gf said: How about a "meta-clue" in the meantime... clutter?RTT clue could create chaos. (7) | ||
by gf - Wed 7th Mar 2007, 11:49am | ||
How about a "meta-clue" in the meantime... RTT clue could create chaos. (7) | ||
by Neil T - Wed 7th Mar 2007, 11:25am | ||
gf said: Hmm... within rally co-drivers' pacenotes, there are various four-letter words which might somehow be applicable ("bump", "fast", "easy"...) but I can't find a combination which sits well with the rest of the clue. I'm baffled by this. The only two interpretations I can come up with are:1) The definition is 'A rallying cry', and the answer is formed from two shorter words (total 8 letters) meaning 'leader', e.g. 'king', 'CO', etc. 2) The whole clue is a cryptic definition, possibly punning on 'rally' meaning 'to drive a car in a rally race' or 'to get better' or 'to demonstrate/protest', and with 'the two leaders' possibly referring to the double headship. | ||
by gf - Wed 7th Mar 2007, 11:12am | ||
RTT said: One for the venatoris: Are we over-complicating this one? Could it just be "Hold fast" ???A rallying cry for the two leaders (4,4). | ||
by gf - Wed 7th Mar 2007, 11:06am | ||
RTT said: One for the venatoris: Hmm... within rally co-drivers' pacenotes, there are various four-letter words which might somehow be applicable ("bump", "fast", "easy"...) but I can't find a combination which sits well with the rest of the clue.A rallying cry for the two leaders (4,4). | ||
by Joff - Wed 7th Mar 2007, 10:44am | ||
well yes, I got that much. didn't know if there was an additional definition or bit that I missed. I suppose 'that's what andy thinks we are' but surely the 'but different' should go next to the 'same woe'? bah. one day, one day I will understand these stupid things.. | ||
by Richard - Wed 7th Mar 2007, 10:29am | ||
MC Chung said: same woe - that's what we are, according to Andy, but different this time! (7) I'm not particularly good at cryptic crosswords, but "same woe" is an anagram of awesome, which seems to fit the bill. | ||
by RTT - Tue 6th Mar 2007, 8:24pm | ||
Neil T said: I guess one of the words is probably 'head'? Nope. | ||
by Neil T - Tue 6th Mar 2007, 9:49am | ||
A rallying cry for the two leaders (4,4). Struggling a bit with this one. I guess one of the words is probably 'head'?A couple of people have asked for an explanation of the (6, 8) clue below, so here it is: 'First and Third decked in gold' = 'gold' with the first and third letters removed ('decked') = OD so: 'First and Third decked in gold and blue remarkably' = OD and BLUE 'remarkably' (anagrammed) = DOUBLE 'crown' = HEAD 'end of Bumps' = S 'with it' = HIP (as in 'trendy') and the whole clue is also the definition. |
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