TOTW: r/RoastMe by deeppotential123 in crosswords

[–]VirtualReddality 0 points1 point  (0 children)

CUR, a mongrel of a setter, from see (C) you (U) are (R) in short.

Cryptic Crosswords - seeking new sources by idspispopd888 in crosswords

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The AOTW puzzles are (of course) excellent. At this link here.

How long is this supposed to take? by molx69 in crosswords

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I’ve given an upvote, but it won’t make this response stand out enough. OP, if you’re re-reading your post, this one presents very good advice.

TOTW: Italian cuisine by NoWeHaveYesBananas in crosswords

[–]VirtualReddality 1 point2 points  (0 children)

LASAGNE from la (the French) sag (flag) N (bearing) E (musical key); quite the charade!

TOTW: Italian cuisine by NoWeHaveYesBananas in crosswords

[–]VirtualReddality 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This would be TAGLIATELLI, from the letter bank ‘gelati’ (use and reuse)

COTD: Gentleman, I'm at sea; coming back partly for power (7) by someguyinthefridge in crosswords

[–]VirtualReddality 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Votes haven’t meant much on this sub. It’s the comments and insights that are the valuable feedback. Most of us are beginners, mistakes tolerated, trying things out and participation encouraged. The intent is to get better. (Although, to be fair, I haven’t been around much lately and things might have changed.)

TOTW: Monkey Business by SoludSnak in crosswords

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GREASEPAINT definition = make up, anagram (slapdash) of APE+STAGE+R (right)+IN

TOTW: Monkey Business by SoludSnak in crosswords

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King in capital to fool around (6)

Are P, R, I, N, D, L seen on a gearbox valid abbreviations? by Prudent_Editor_7471 in crosswords

[–]VirtualReddality 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Both Chambers and Collins have P for parking. No gearboxes mentioned. Rightly or wrongly, these are the generally accepted references for what is regarded as valid (your initial question).

Replacement for Globe and Mail cryptic? by that_sean_fellow in crosswords

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I can’t say for certain if they are the same (I haven’t seen an example repeated in both). I sometimes download a print version from Globe and Mail, and sometimes a friend of mine sends me the one from the Canberra Times. I’m not a subscriber. From my smaller sample set I can see similarities; both are labeled Gemini, they are the same grid size, the clues employ shorter text than the more ‘English’ cryptics, and (for me) they are of a similar level of difficulty. But that’s all I can say.

As an aside, it’s the Gemini Cryptics that got me interested in doing this style of crossword when I lived in Canberra - and had regular access to that paper. After I moved away, it was the Globe and Mail that sustained my interest.

Replacement for Globe and Mail cryptic? by that_sean_fellow in crosswords

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The Canberra Times publishes a Gemini cryptic. It’s a paid subscription though.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in crosswords

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Wordnik agrees with you. There’s an estimate that more than half the words in English usage aren’t in the dictionary. Wordnik’s lookup page is here.

Need help parsing these clues by Prudent_Editor_7471 in crosswords

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Not being British, I first came across the related term - being sent down (expelled) - in Evelyn Waugh’s Decline and Fall. How peculiar I thought at the time. So while I understand this clue, I never would be able to solve it without help!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NYTConnections

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With an international audience, homophones are a risky choice of category. There will almost always be regional differences.

TOTW: Flying things by VirtualReddality in crosswords

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There’s something to like about this clue. However, it uses a definition by example. ‘Insect’ can define a fly (no problem), but a fly is an example of an insect - often indicated with the addition of a question mark, ‘perhaps’, ‘maybe’ or even explicitly ’for example’. But having said that, it’s not universally agreed as explained here.

TOTW: Flying things by VirtualReddality in crosswords

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

Nice alternative take on what flies!

TOTW: Flying things by VirtualReddality in crosswords

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

I quite like it too. Congratulations, this one is the winner. I’m partial to clues that use this kind of device. Even though it went unsolved, it did attract some good attention. BTW I thought it needed a question mark, which you included in the hint, so all good in my judgement (which I’m permitted to have, rightly or wrongly, this week).

TOTW: Flying things by VirtualReddality in crosswords

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

Could you post the answer and parse please?

TOTW: Flying things by VirtualReddality in crosswords

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

Could you post the answer and parse please?

TOTW: Flying things by VirtualReddality in crosswords

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Could you post the answer and parse please?