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by Simon - Mon 12th Mar 2007, 4:09pm | ||
As this is crosswords and other puzzles, here's one from ITVPlay, currently subject to inevstigation by Ofcom: A graphic asked viewers to "Add the pence" from "Two pounds, 25p, £1.47, 16p, Fifty pence". More than three hours later, the host announced the answer was 506 and that no-one had won. No method was given. ITV has denied the problem was particularly complex but has not commented further. | ||
by Highest common factor - Fri 9th Mar 2007, 9:46am | ||
Nice. I can't come up with anything to follow that though. | ||
by Neil T - Fri 9th Mar 2007, 8:55am | ||
Fabulous Ming's hot coach of term: number one for two thousand and seven? (7, 6, 6) I'll take the stony silence as a request for hints, so here you go:1) No specialist knowledge is required; anyone at the club (or not at the club) could solve this. 2) Unlike the clue, the answer has nothing to do with rowing. 3) If I'm honest, 'Fabulous' wasn't a great choice of word. It enhances the surface reading but is a bit dubious in the cryptic reading. Better would have been "Staggering Ming's...". | ||
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.. |
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