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The last cryptic in danger of falling off the page...time for some random guesses
Willie Nelson (Wil Lee being secluded and place called Nelson Hollow)
Willie Colon ( Colon - hollow tube)
Glen Campbell Glen is secluded and Camp Bell = hollow
And a singer called Nick Cave (thinking of nick as a prison I.e.secluded and Cave - hollow)
This question is going to run and run..more clues please Bern
Willie Nelson (Wil Lee being secluded and place called Nelson Hollow)
Willie Colon ( Colon - hollow tube)
Glen Campbell Glen is secluded and Camp Bell = hollow
And a singer called Nick Cave (thinking of nick as a prison I.e.secluded and Cave - hollow)
This question is going to run and run..more clues please Bern
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OK - I've tortured you all long enough with that last one.
To absolutely give it away I'll tell you that it's just a one word answer.
To absolutely give it away I'll tell you that it's just a one word answer.
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A dell - I did say it was just a question of definition
That's that lot sorted then - well done all.
Bern
That's that lot sorted then - well done all.
Bern
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Nearly a month goes by and no cryptics
Let's see how these go down - bands/groups...
1. Two things used for laundry result in metallic sound –
2. Lots and lots of different writing fluid –
3. Sound like the seabirds are on drugs –
4. Inescapable companions (but not in the dark) –
5. We hear of a variety event in front of a desert valley or two -
6. Insect doesn’t keep a secret –
7. Grand is small –
8. A revelation? – Most certainly not! -
9. Codename for something Bond would shave his door with? –
10. Artist backs up in big number. -
Bern
Let's see how these go down - bands/groups...
1. Two things used for laundry result in metallic sound –
2. Lots and lots of different writing fluid –
3. Sound like the seabirds are on drugs –
4. Inescapable companions (but not in the dark) –
5. We hear of a variety event in front of a desert valley or two -
6. Insect doesn’t keep a secret –
7. Grand is small –
8. A revelation? – Most certainly not! -
9. Codename for something Bond would shave his door with? –
10. Artist backs up in big number. -
Bern
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Chuffed with that Bern Three out of five..not bad, considering there's only Bee and myself playing!
Thought "Flock Of Seagulls" sounded a bit like seabirds on drugs and Bee's "INXS"
sounding very much like lots of writing fluid
Away we go with guess for..
No.9 JEFFERSON AIRPLANE
Thought "Flock Of Seagulls" sounded a bit like seabirds on drugs and Bee's "INXS"
sounding very much like lots of writing fluid
Away we go with guess for..
No.9 JEFFERSON AIRPLANE
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I think you've got #6 with the Beatles Shelagh (although I promise I won't tell!)
How about the E Gulls or EAGLES for #3?
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fo #2 K=thousand = lots.. of INKS or KINKS ?
How about the E Gulls or EAGLES for #3?
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fo #2 K=thousand = lots.. of INKS or KINKS ?
Bee
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"Life" is a gift to you. The way you live your life is your gift to those who come after.
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You're battering me here girls - well done!
Here's what's right so far...
1. Two things used for laundry result in metallic sound – Iron Maiden
2. Lots and lots of different writing fluid – Kinks
3. Sound like the seabirds are on drugs – Eagles
4. Inescapable companions (but not in the dark) – Shadows
5. We hear of a variety event in front of a desert valley or two - Showaddywaddy
6. Insect doesn’t keep a secret – Beatles
7. Grand is small –
8. A revelation? – Most certainly not! - Genesis
9. Codename for something Bond would shave his door with? –
10. Artist backs up in big number. -
7, 9 and 10 to solve
Here's what's right so far...
1. Two things used for laundry result in metallic sound – Iron Maiden
2. Lots and lots of different writing fluid – Kinks
3. Sound like the seabirds are on drugs – Eagles
4. Inescapable companions (but not in the dark) – Shadows
5. We hear of a variety event in front of a desert valley or two - Showaddywaddy
6. Insect doesn’t keep a secret – Beatles
7. Grand is small –
8. A revelation? – Most certainly not! - Genesis
9. Codename for something Bond would shave his door with? –
10. Artist backs up in big number. -
7, 9 and 10 to solve
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Ditto Beej whatever he's on I want some Came in too late for this lotbjones wrote:Don't know about the seabirds but beginning to think you may have been on drugs when you came up with that clue for #9 Bern
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Hopefully it will make sense once cracked!
That's not to be taken as any further clue by the way - just a comment.
Bern
That's not to be taken as any further clue by the way - just a comment.
Bern
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OK gals - I hear ya
7 Throw an "A" in at the very beginning of the clue.
9 What is Bond and what would he use (for that task)?
10 Not an artist's name; this 'artist' is a commonly used device in cryptic crossword clues.
7 Throw an "A" in at the very beginning of the clue.
9 What is Bond and what would he use (for that task)?
10 Not an artist's name; this 'artist' is a commonly used device in cryptic crossword clues.
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Just as befuddled as before but thanks for clues Bern
A grand is small - can't get past £1000 ?
Bond is a secret agent - what would he use? - code name - transport - disguise
Not an artist's name - could be an anagram?
Have to give some thought to extra clues later..(out all day )
A grand is small - can't get past £1000 ?
Bond is a secret agent - what would he use? - code name - transport - disguise
Not an artist's name - could be an anagram?
Have to give some thought to extra clues later..(out all day )
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Hi Bernie, this is the first time I have logged on the site for a while, as I have been very busy.
Thanks for doing another cryptic quiz.
I will have a go at 9.
9. Marillion
Bill
Thanks for doing another cryptic quiz.
I will have a go at 9.
9. Marillion
Bill
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Sorry Bernie that should have Been for number 10.
Bill
Bill