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Re: DT Cryptic Crossword - Thursday 31st
Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2020 10:54 am
by Globus
Woddy wrote: Thu Dec 31, 2020 10:45 am
Globus wrote: Thu Dec 31, 2020 10:42 am
Woddy wrote: Thu Dec 31, 2020 10:36 am
Hello All, last day of this accursed year.
Late to this, as ever, so playing catch-up.
13A
DEAN - why do they use den so often?
21A
DEN? Crops up all the time. Along with READ.
Only started doing these with any regularity a couple of weeks ago and it's at least the third time I've seen it, despite having missed several days. Thought they would mix it up more.
Been doing these for over <cough> years! I know some of the compilers. They have their own style. Try a Toughie from proXimal !!
Re: DT Cryptic Crossword - Thursday 31st
Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2020 10:55 am
by Globus
Toughie today is by Beam.
Re: DT Cryptic Crossword - Thursday 31st
Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2020 11:02 am
by Globus
Re: DT Cryptic Crossword - Thursday 31st
Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2020 11:06 am
by FujiKiwi
Globus wrote: Thu Dec 31, 2020 10:40 am
FujiKiwi wrote: Thu Dec 31, 2020 10:34 am
Globus wrote: Thu Dec 31, 2020 10:30 am
Sorry about that ! We all need to keep spirits up with this ruddy virus. In tier 4 here now.
It’s good stuff! I’m listening to it doing the dishes. It’s giving a much needed feeling of festivity to what would be a very quiet New Years Eve otherwise.
Great! See what you make of this wonderful uplifting track.
Higher Ground (Stevie Wonder but with a Difference
That’s excellent. I love the bluesy sound you get with the slide guitar playing on the dobro resonator. I’ve seen these “playing around the world” videos before. But not this song. It’s great.
Re: DT Cryptic Crossword - Thursday 31st
Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2020 11:07 am
by Globus
Re: DT Cryptic Crossword - Thursday 31st
Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2020 11:08 am
by Globus
24D and I think that's it.
Re: DT Cryptic Crossword - Thursday 31st
Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2020 1:05 pm
by Globus
22D
Had to look that up ! He's Trumps second in command at the moment.
Re: DT Cryptic Crossword - Thursday 31st
Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2020 1:09 pm
by Woddy
Globus wrote: Thu Dec 31, 2020 10:54 am
Woddy wrote: Thu Dec 31, 2020 10:45 am
Globus wrote: Thu Dec 31, 2020 10:42 am
DEN? Crops up all the time. Along with READ.
Only started doing these with any regularity a couple of weeks ago and it's at least the third time I've seen it, despite having missed several days. Thought they would mix it up more.
Been doing these for over <cough> years! I know some of the compilers. They have their own style. Try a Toughie from proXimal !!
I'm not claiming I find these easy - just commenting on the repetition of clue keys. I did get 22D though without help!
How much tougher are the Toughies?
Re: DT Cryptic Crossword - Thursday 31st
Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2020 1:12 pm
by Globus
Woddy wrote: Thu Dec 31, 2020 1:09 pm
Globus wrote: Thu Dec 31, 2020 10:54 am
Woddy wrote: Thu Dec 31, 2020 10:45 am
Only started doing these with any regularity a couple of weeks ago and it's at least the third time I've seen it, despite having missed several days. Thought they would mix it up more.
Been doing these for over <cough> years! I know some of the compilers. They have their own style. Try a Toughie from proXimal !!
I'm not claiming I find these easy - just commenting on the repetition of clue keys. I did get 22D though without help!
How much tougher are the Toughies?
Varies according to the compiler. Elgar and Giovanni can be a strain on the brainbox.
Re: DT Cryptic Crossword - Thursday 31st
Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2020 10:58 pm
by DotScott
Globus wrote: Thu Dec 31, 2020 9:44 am
DotScott wrote: Thu Dec 31, 2020 9:41 am
Evening. Got here early and have my hard copy. Many thanks. I see you saw my message. Thanks I appreciate all you do.
Cheers. Been doing these for years on t'other place till NPR came along. The other posters on this thread are top notch. We all muck in.
Was there.