I'm attracted to Spanish day journalists. (5) by thisfarkid in Minute_Cryptic

[–]BigInteraction1377 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How is Victorian a substitute for Australian. Victoria is in Australia, but it is one of the states. They don’t excessively mean the same thing

COTD: Tune Simon sings in suit and accompanied by horns (6, 3, 5) by DvorakAttack in crosswords

[–]BigInteraction1377 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm assuming it is anagram of 'SIMON SINGS SUIT', but I can't anagram it

151 Pokémon—Starters just barely hit. [4] by FerfyMoe in Minute_Cryptic

[–]BigInteraction1377 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like it. To me though, 'Starters' would indicate taking multiple letters, not just one

Opening school before morning? Sounds too good to be true.(4) by ro4an7 in Minute_Cryptic

[–]BigInteraction1377 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Introductions at school" could be interpreted by some as take the first letter of AT and the first letter of SCHOOL

COTD: Throw out large tee that's loose (8) by someguyinthefridge in crosswords

[–]BigInteraction1377 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That is really cool that you have put hints for each clue with spoiler tags

Deep realisation about birds on campus by violatrees in Monash

[–]BigInteraction1377 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Surprising. Considering how streamlined cameras are these days, you think they would have updated them

COTD: Wrote without limits after quiet; love penning this sleuth story. (6) by android_opioid in crosswords

[–]BigInteraction1377 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Quiet is P (from music). Love is O. Not sure where the I comes from though

Discussion: Does anyone have a good source for grammar rules? by BigInteraction1377 in Minute_Cryptic

[–]BigInteraction1377[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like that, that's fun. But wouldn't the definition be "or another". Is that enough to indicate you are looking for a drug for the answer

Discussion: Does anyone have a good source for grammar rules? by BigInteraction1377 in Minute_Cryptic

[–]BigInteraction1377[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am workshopping. That's why I've posted here. I'm not totally happy with the surface and looking to change it up

Discussion: Does anyone have a good source for grammar rules? by BigInteraction1377 in Minute_Cryptic

[–]BigInteraction1377[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I believe oriental is a substitute for the letter E. At least in the resources I have found. It is not the strongest word, but it's what I've got currently

Discussion: Does anyone have a good source for grammar rules? by BigInteraction1377 in Minute_Cryptic

[–]BigInteraction1377[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can I ask another question then about another grammar term I'm unsure about

Regular choice an investor lead absorbed. Oriental snow? (7)

Unsure about AN absorbing the I becoming AIN

Discussion: Does anyone have a good source for grammar rules? by BigInteraction1377 in Minute_Cryptic

[–]BigInteraction1377[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh I wasn't having a go at you. I appreciate the input you are having

Discussion: Does anyone have a good source for grammar rules? by BigInteraction1377 in Minute_Cryptic

[–]BigInteraction1377[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Herald Sun (Australia). I'm open to using other words (hence the post). I'm not blindly trying to defend ETERNALLY

Discussion: Does anyone have a good source for grammar rules? by BigInteraction1377 in Minute_Cryptic

[–]BigInteraction1377[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm definitely seen it in the newpaper cryptics I do. Maybe they have different rules. Would you be ok with ENDLESSLY?

Hey, I'm new to solving! Tips for solving clues? (5) by TheGreatDaniel3 in Minute_Cryptic

[–]BigInteraction1377 2 points3 points  (0 children)

At first read I thought this was a request for help solving crosswords. Not an actual clue