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YIIMM
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Joined: June 16, 2005
Posts: 851
From: Barcino, Hispania Tarraconensis
|  Posted: 2007-08-20 11:44
I was trying (and failing) to do a cryptic crossword this morning, and thought I'd try and make a DS one. I couldn't think of more than 10 words to include, so it doesn't all join up, but never mind.
If you're not familiar with how a cryptic crossword works, basically it means that the clues aren't literal, may include anagrams, might require reversing words, looking for words with two meanings or finding words within words.
Clues
Across
1. A tonic rug can give out a lot of spam, depending on how it's placed. (9)
4. Lisping backwards has dangers within. (3)
5. To look menacing at home with the kids. (5)
7. The confused Dean Drought has nothing to fear. (11)
9. Twisting the hay's finger gives you the twelfth. (10)
10. A guy in the centre of a boat. (10)
Down
1. Everything sounds like charged particles, making things twice as difficult for some. (8)
2. I've heard I have a view of the ocean. (3)
3. Whatever comes before the dog. (7)
6. Dyslexic and in command of a ship. (7)
7. It wouldn't be a crap desk if it was assembled correctly. (9)
8. Sounds like something in a crown could settle this dispute. (4)
Enjoy.
[ This Message was edited by: YIIMM on 2007-08-20 11:47 ]
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Sixkiller
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Joined: May 11, 2005
Posts: 1786
From: Netherlands
| Posted: 2007-08-20 12:00
i know 10 horizontal!
that's about it tough
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Fattierob
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Joined: April 25, 2003
Posts: 4059
| Posted: 2007-08-20 12:10
I agree, they all don't join up. This was an easy one to solve
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$yTHe {C?}
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Joined: September 29, 2002
Posts: 1292
From: Arlington, VA
| Posted: 2007-08-20 13:39
Well done, Fattie
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YIIMM
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Joined: June 16, 2005
Posts: 851
From: Barcino, Hispania Tarraconensis
| Posted: 2007-08-20 15:09
Fattie, you've made a mockery of literally minutes of work...
That said, you did actually get one right, although it's in the wrong place...so I guess you didn't get one right...
I'd have given you bonus points if you'd tried to jam "Yellow-bellied sapsucker" into one of them.
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Fattierob
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Posts: 4059
| Posted: 2007-08-20 16:30
I got malduc right?
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Smartin
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Joined: August 04, 2005
Posts: 1107
From: Michigan
| Posted: 2007-08-21 09:54
Can't we just stick to word searches?
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Junky Da FunkyMonke
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Joined: May 14, 2007
Posts: 347
From: The Hotel California, takes excursions to Deep Sexys Space every now and then
| Posted: 2007-08-21 22:00
lol fattie good 1 on 7 down
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