Back to Crossword blog after a long while....
This Xwd can be seen at: http://www.hindu.com/2007/09/07/stories/2007090754410901.htm
1A Breaking up of the structure. Ans
6A Direct clue - Land surrounded by water. Ans
9A Direct clue again - Ambiguous, Prevaricating. Ans
10A When you go to the coast, you go to the side of ??? Ans
13A Direct clue again - Part of what is also known as dovetail joint/Tongue and Grove Joint. Ans
15A Mix-up a shade of red? Ans
17A Formal Opening Ceremony? Ans
19A Game + Start - Anagram. Ans
21A Yes, indeed a ---- biting episode. Ans
23A Expel. Inside The victim. Ans
24A Used to create aerated drinks. Ans
27A Entry Passes for One-time use. Ans
28A Direct clue. Awards are given for this. Ans
29A Most common traditional dress of Indian Woman. Ans
30A Come in = Enter, open with lever = Prise. Ans
1D ---- Down, at the bottom of the ocean. Ans
2D Import/Significance of what is said. Ans
5D Sea So - Rough(Aagram). Watering places (in the desert). Ans
7D Direct clue. Also means a thread-maker. Ans
8D Make eternal. Ans
11D Direct clue. Generetes Anti-bodies? Ans
14D College courses catalogue. Ans
16D Give a name to. Nettle I - Anagram. Ans
18D Worthy of being admired. Ans
20D Train's coach. Ans
22D Is+ Real + one = I - Anagram. Ans
24D Crime of setting fire. Ans
25D Adisreputable vagrant who travels on foot. Ans
26D A particular kind of thing. Also, write by means of a keyboard. Ans
Friday 7 September, 2007
Monday 16 July, 2007
THE HINDU CROSSWORD 8966
Back after a long time....
This Xwd can be seen at: http://www.hindu.com/2007/07/16/stories/2007071689660900.pdf
5A They tell you whether to stop or go. They indicate things.
11A Archaic usage.
13A Nor eg - Anagram.
24A Finer mixture.(Cryptic)
26A I need - Anagram.
29A Appear Left - Anagram.
This Xwd can be seen at: http://www.hindu.com/2007/07/16/stories/2007071689660900.pdf
5A They tell you whether to stop or go. They indicate things.
11A Archaic usage.
13A Nor eg - Anagram.
24A Finer mixture.(Cryptic)
26A I need - Anagram.
29A Appear Left - Anagram.
Friday 15 June, 2007
THE HINDU CROSSWORD 8940
This Xwd can be seen at: http://www.hindu.com/2007/06/15/stories/2007061589400900.pdf
Couldnt do much today.
8A This is used for burning in lamps.
11A It may be our national language(Anagram for hid in). Or it may be in this language. But both these dont fit my 1D solution :( tough day it is!!!!
13A Small river?
15A Simple. A person who practises art.
17A Lissome.
21A Wandering/roaming birds.
24A Fob off before.
26A Unwell.
28A Again and Twice - both indicate Re. Paid up, and colonised. Put down roots and ------- in a place.
1D Where a brood of chicks may be hatched.
7D Vessel holding popular English evening drink.
16D Bandit/Outlaw belonging to a band. Robinhoods friends were called this.
17D Teant let out house to new tenant.
19D Old Ted - Anagram(in the past). Moved feebly.
Couldnt do much today.
8A This is used for burning in lamps.
11A It may be our national language(Anagram for hid in). Or it may be in this language. But both these dont fit my 1D solution :( tough day it is!!!!
13A Small river?
15A Simple. A person who practises art.
17A Lissome.
21A Wandering/roaming birds.
24A Fob off before.
26A Unwell.
28A Again and Twice - both indicate Re. Paid up, and colonised. Put down roots and ------- in a place.
1D Where a brood of chicks may be hatched.
7D Vessel holding popular English evening drink.
16D Bandit/Outlaw belonging to a band. Robinhoods friends were called this.
17D Teant let out house to new tenant.
19D Old Ted - Anagram(in the past). Moved feebly.
Thursday 14 June, 2007
THE HINDU CROSSWORD 8939
Missed a couple of weeks, but back again. Carpentry work over, son started school. So hope to be regular now.
On second try at night, I completed the grid!!!!!
This Xwd can be seen at: http://www.hindu.com/2007/06/14/stories/2007061401410900.htm
1A Chap = Gent + strain - Anagram. Acerbic(sour/bitter in taste). Ans
6A Worst explosive. Ans
9A Stir too - Anagram. A nice dish. A rice dish. Ans
10A I wish a + student = L - Anagram. A language. Ans
12A Urge one's - ANagram. Liberal, lavish. Ans
15A Decree, ordinance will be enforced. Ans
17A Take lead in starting. Bring up a topic for discussion. Ans
19A Note the use of take root again. It indicates 'Re'. Change the location of a crop. Uproot and re-_____. Ans
21A Typical man clue. He thinks a place with many women available to him is heaven on earth. Ans
23A This is a repeat clue. Appeared in one of the xwds I solved earlier. Anyway it is a direct clue. And Indian word for a cavalryman also may hv roots in this word. Ans
24A Former = ex. Demands = claims. Cries out. Ans
27A Perceptiveness. See clearly. In the line of vision? That too. Ans
28A Someone who lags behind. Takes more time that necessary. Ans
29A Naked. Ans
30A As fresh air - Anagram. Eqitable distribution. Ans
1D Wary crooked look. Ans
2D Direct clue. To be cryptic, a Thomas Hardy girl(of d'Uberville), of a different era. Ans
3D Searched a lot for this. Finally found it - Any of several plants of the genus Agave that yield strong leaf fibers, used for cordage. Ans
4D Direct clue. Earth related = Geo. Ans
5D Where birds retreat? Ans
7D Straight clue. That which oxidises. Ans
8D So let him be - Anagram. Remarkably joyous. Cheerful, lighthearted. Ans
11D In a gush - Anagram. Misery. Ans
14D It can be economic or psychological. Ans
16D Ripping. Maybe with respect to clothing or paper. Also shedding tears. Ans
18D A signal. Sometimes on a motor vehicle to show the direction in which it is going to turn. Ans
20D Commended, appreciated. Quitely, for some reason seems to indicate P. Not sure why, but I have come across it before also. Quietly = P + Raised. Ans
22D Straggler. Wanderer. Ans
24D More than what is necessary. Ans
25D Not sure of the word. A+ Monkey+ a + ship? All I know is that it fits. Ans
26D Weapons. Upper limbs. Ans
On second try at night, I completed the grid!!!!!
This Xwd can be seen at: http://www.hindu.com/2007/06/14/stories/2007061401410900.htm
1A Chap = Gent + strain - Anagram. Acerbic(sour/bitter in taste). Ans
6A Worst explosive. Ans
9A Stir too - Anagram. A nice dish. A rice dish. Ans
10A I wish a + student = L - Anagram. A language. Ans
12A Urge one's - ANagram. Liberal, lavish. Ans
15A Decree, ordinance will be enforced. Ans
17A Take lead in starting. Bring up a topic for discussion. Ans
19A Note the use of take root again. It indicates 'Re'. Change the location of a crop. Uproot and re-_____. Ans
21A Typical man clue. He thinks a place with many women available to him is heaven on earth. Ans
23A This is a repeat clue. Appeared in one of the xwds I solved earlier. Anyway it is a direct clue. And Indian word for a cavalryman also may hv roots in this word. Ans
24A Former = ex. Demands = claims. Cries out. Ans
27A Perceptiveness. See clearly. In the line of vision? That too. Ans
28A Someone who lags behind. Takes more time that necessary. Ans
29A Naked. Ans
30A As fresh air - Anagram. Eqitable distribution. Ans
1D Wary crooked look. Ans
2D Direct clue. To be cryptic, a Thomas Hardy girl(of d'Uberville), of a different era. Ans
3D Searched a lot for this. Finally found it - Any of several plants of the genus Agave that yield strong leaf fibers, used for cordage. Ans
4D Direct clue. Earth related = Geo. Ans
5D Where birds retreat? Ans
7D Straight clue. That which oxidises. Ans
8D So let him be - Anagram. Remarkably joyous. Cheerful, lighthearted. Ans
11D In a gush - Anagram. Misery. Ans
14D It can be economic or psychological. Ans
16D Ripping. Maybe with respect to clothing or paper. Also shedding tears. Ans
18D A signal. Sometimes on a motor vehicle to show the direction in which it is going to turn. Ans
20D Commended, appreciated. Quitely, for some reason seems to indicate P. Not sure why, but I have come across it before also. Quietly = P + Raised. Ans
22D Straggler. Wanderer. Ans
24D More than what is necessary. Ans
25D Not sure of the word. A+ Monkey+ a + ship? All I know is that it fits. Ans
26D Weapons. Upper limbs. Ans
Wednesday 6 June, 2007
A Short Break
First it was my brain not functioning - I was not able to get more than 2-3 words in the crossword.
Then it was the carpentry work at home. - Now I am not able to access the PC for more than 10 minutes everyday, that too, if i get up early in the morning.
So decided to take a short break.
Daily crossword solutions should be back from next week.
Then it was the carpentry work at home. - Now I am not able to access the PC for more than 10 minutes everyday, that too, if i get up early in the morning.
So decided to take a short break.
Daily crossword solutions should be back from next week.
Monday 28 May, 2007
THE HINDU CROSSWORD 8924
This Xwd can be seen at: http://www.hindu.com/2007/05/28/stories/2007052889240900.pdf
9A Dislikes. Henry in broken(anagramed) seat. Ans
10A Eggs = ova+ to + Rex. He devices new ways. Local, I think refers to the local lodge/resthouse in an English countryside. Ans
11A To mug up/learn = Con + On + An opening = Vent + One = I - Anagram. Ans
15A Direct clue. Pays attention. Ans
17A A garment worn in cold climate. Ans
20A Direct clue again. Nice and easy. Ans
25A Tito's real - Anagram. Athenian philosopher. Ans
26A A+repair (a tear in a dress, for example.) Ans
1D Itche - Anagram(Itches without the South direction). Ans
2D Ten + pot+ dined = ate - Anagram. Ruler. Ans
4D Met + diet - Anagram. Gave off. Ans
5D A piece of flexible thin sheet metal, used to cover food items. Usually silver in colour. Ans
6D Cover with a material such as stone or concrete to make suitable for vehicle traffic. Ans
14D Steer cast - Anagram. A four dimensional cube. Ans
16D Pit man = miner. Cut = axe(cut back = exa). People asking questions? Ans
18D Get in/ come in again. Ans
21D Speaker, we hear - sound like speaker. A star which sound like speaker? The brightest star in Virgo. Ans
9A Dislikes. Henry in broken(anagramed) seat. Ans
10A Eggs = ova+ to + Rex. He devices new ways. Local, I think refers to the local lodge/resthouse in an English countryside. Ans
11A To mug up/learn = Con + On + An opening = Vent + One = I - Anagram. Ans
15A Direct clue. Pays attention. Ans
17A A garment worn in cold climate. Ans
20A Direct clue again. Nice and easy. Ans
25A Tito's real - Anagram. Athenian philosopher. Ans
26A A+repair (a tear in a dress, for example.) Ans
1D Itche - Anagram(Itches without the South direction). Ans
2D Ten + pot+ dined = ate - Anagram. Ruler. Ans
4D Met + diet - Anagram. Gave off. Ans
5D A piece of flexible thin sheet metal, used to cover food items. Usually silver in colour. Ans
6D Cover with a material such as stone or concrete to make suitable for vehicle traffic. Ans
14D Steer cast - Anagram. A four dimensional cube. Ans
16D Pit man = miner. Cut = axe(cut back = exa). People asking questions? Ans
18D Get in/ come in again. Ans
21D Speaker, we hear - sound like speaker. A star which sound like speaker? The brightest star in Virgo. Ans
Sunday 27 May, 2007
THE HINDU CROSSWORD 8923
This Xwd can be seen at: http://www.hindu.com/2007/05/26/stories/2007052689230900.pdf
... And again.... Full Grid!!!
- 'Again' in the clue indicates use of 're'.
5A In Abadan certified. Find the Ballerina. Ans
10A General - Anagram. Amplify. Ans
11A Alladin also had one such. It uses kerosine in it. Ans
12A Subject = topic, about Right. Hot areas. Ans
13A A type of chinese dog which sounds like a language spoken in Beijing. Ans
15A Very dark black, like the liquid used in fountain pens. Ans
16A A type of house. Roman - Anagram. Ans
18A Do not look ---- ------ (in the plural) in their mouth. An inferior quality present. Ans
20A A film of paint, lets say. Or a type of clothing, which is part of a suit. Ans
23A Adore pro - Anagram. A darling in need of financial help. Ans
24A In the immediate past. 1/100th of a dollar again. Ans
26A Nearly came + crib - Anagram gives a type of cloth. Ans
27A Lower back (Lumbar) aches. Ans
28A Mentally healthiest. Ans
29A Husbands does not mean spouse. It means 'Uses frugally/Conserves'. Again = Re. Means heals/returns to original state. Ans
1D Expanses where one inhales and exhales. Ans
2D Simple one. Continuous employment. Ans
3D Period = era. Cover = Lid. Cover up = dil(reversed). Cover up about period to go off-track. Ans
4D Spectacle = scene. 'Said to be' indicates that the word sounds like scene. To be noticed. Ans
6D Nothing and noone is on the left. Everyone is on the other side. A response to Thanks. Ans
7D Talk = Chat. Water in french, also used in reference with cologne. French castles. Ans
8D Gift = Present. Taking the place of someone or being on behalf of someone or a group. Ans
9D Someone worthy of imitation. Trend setter. Ans
14D White man is ---- skinned. Capture in an honest fashion, without cheating anyone. Ans
17D Did a lot of searching for this one. Hoards or - Anagram. A deciduous shrub (Rhododendron canadense) of northeast North America, having rose-purple, two-lipped flowers that bloom before the leaves appear. Ans
19D A manservant in a large establishment (as a palace) to run errands and do chores. The measure here is a dozen inches. Ans
21D Nothing = O. Write = Pen. Broadcast = Air. Out-door. Ans
22D Steer -> Steering mechanish of a ship. Alien = ET. A headgear to protect while driving two wheelrs. Ans
25D Abscond/fly. Ans
Friday 25 May, 2007
THE HINDU CROSSWORD 8922
This Xwd can be seen at: http://www.hindu.com/2007/05/25/stories/2007052589220900.pdf
Note:
A fellow - generally indicates ----man.
1A Piece of cloth used to wipe the dishes. Found in the end of paring radish? Ans
5A Mash a New vegetable(Cryptic). Ans
9A Raise - Anagram. Inn in Persian. Ans
11A A reporter. Ans
12A Stop(here) = Bar. Twice stop a. A girls name. Ans
13A Nil + Acronym for an indian state. A flower. If you are a Harry potter fan, then a DADA teacher. Ans
16A No issues/Not at all... Ans
19A A tom is a male cat. Hesitation = er. Ans
21A Tried + New Technology. A weapon. Ans
23A Japanese arristocratic warrior class. Tom Cruise was the last of these in a famous movie. Ans
24A If the lake surface is not thick enough. Ans
25A Fun As - Anagram. Complete confusion. Situation Normal All........... WWII acronym. Ans
26A Loafers/Do nothings. Ans
1D Slope is an Incline. Ans
2D Make a mess of. Fasten with a bolt. Ans
3D Fellow on the train's tracks. Ans
5D Hindi movie based on Bimal Mitro's novel. Ans
7D He plundered the caves and also faced the 40 thieves. Ans
8D He serves in prison as a penalty. Ans
17D Targeted/directed. Also sharpened. Ans
18D Former. Individual = One. Eject(upwards) = emit(backwards). Ans
19D Antimony = SB. Drops in. Acquires. Ans
20D A windstorm having a funnel shaped cloud extending towards ground. Ans
22D Public convenience = Toilet. Alien = ET. Ans
Note:
A fellow - generally indicates ----man.
1A Piece of cloth used to wipe the dishes. Found in the end of paring radish? Ans
5A Mash a New vegetable(Cryptic). Ans
9A Raise - Anagram. Inn in Persian. Ans
11A A reporter. Ans
12A Stop(here) = Bar. Twice stop a. A girls name. Ans
13A Nil + Acronym for an indian state. A flower. If you are a Harry potter fan, then a DADA teacher. Ans
16A No issues/Not at all... Ans
19A A tom is a male cat. Hesitation = er. Ans
21A Tried + New Technology. A weapon. Ans
23A Japanese arristocratic warrior class. Tom Cruise was the last of these in a famous movie. Ans
24A If the lake surface is not thick enough. Ans
25A Fun As - Anagram. Complete confusion. Situation Normal All........... WWII acronym. Ans
26A Loafers/Do nothings. Ans
1D Slope is an Incline. Ans
2D Make a mess of. Fasten with a bolt. Ans
3D Fellow on the train's tracks. Ans
5D Hindi movie based on Bimal Mitro's novel. Ans
7D He plundered the caves and also faced the 40 thieves. Ans
8D He serves in prison as a penalty. Ans
17D Targeted/directed. Also sharpened. Ans
18D Former. Individual = One. Eject(upwards) = emit(backwards). Ans
19D Antimony = SB. Drops in. Acquires. Ans
20D A windstorm having a funnel shaped cloud extending towards ground. Ans
22D Public convenience = Toilet. Alien = ET. Ans
Thursday 24 May, 2007
THE HINDU CROSSWORD 8921
This Xwd can be seen at: http://www.hindu.com/2007/05/24/stories/2007052489210900.pdf
Oops I did it again!!!! With some help, this time. The crossword grid is completed again, today.
1A The furniture may have a narrow border. Ans
5A Force/power in indian language. Also name of a musical group. Ans
9A King + Uppish + A dance = Rumba. A Maldives resort. Ans
10A Lament miserably(indicates anagram) about one(I). Disease. Ans
11A Eh ranting - Anagram. Not something that's far. Ans
12A Suit, as in suitable. Engineer = BE. Ans
13A Fling before a test match in cricket. Heads or tails? Ans
14A A brief cut - Anagram. Split into two. Ans
17A Simple and straightforward clue. Ans
23A A wild and vicious elephant separated from the herd. Ans
24A Organ Pipe - Anagram. Ans
25A Five = V. Street = Alley. Ans
26A One = I. Boy = any boy's name, Ron here. Not at home = Out. Ans
27A Organised(Indicates anagram) Mailing misses one(I). Ans
28A World leaders = UN + bar = SPOKE + Leader of Norway. Tacit. Ans
1D Write down and record. Tea token? Ans
2D In + Public thoroughfares = Roads. Ans
3D Mine + borders of Troy. Ans
6D Fifty% = Half. Support = Back. Ans
7D We exercise so that we can ----(Maintain) ---(Suitable). Ans
15D Alien = ET + React. And so on.... Ans
16D The Russian monk about whom thay sang Ra..Ra.. --------, Lover of the russian queen. Ans
18D Girl = Ann + Goal - Anagram. A foreign national. Ans
20D She works the upper regions. Ans
21D Go in a car for a -----. A learner = L. Foolish talk. Ans
22D The Q team. Ans
The remaining ones, I got with the help of a site called One Across, which helps to solve crosswords.
19A - I gave the clue, as well as the filled alphabets, and it gave me the name of a Volcano(hot head) in Sicily. Now why didn't I think of volcano before? Ans
4D - I thought it is some vorous. But when I filled the pattern of existing letters in One Across(without the clue), it yielded a word that fit. GRAMINIFOLOUS.
8D This again, I did with the pattern alone, without the clue. I got IN TOTO.
10D Again, used only pattern, without clue. Got AGGLUTINATION.
Oops I did it again!!!! With some help, this time. The crossword grid is completed again, today.
1A The furniture may have a narrow border. Ans
5A Force/power in indian language. Also name of a musical group. Ans
9A King + Uppish + A dance = Rumba. A Maldives resort. Ans
10A Lament miserably(indicates anagram) about one(I). Disease. Ans
11A Eh ranting - Anagram. Not something that's far. Ans
12A Suit, as in suitable. Engineer = BE. Ans
13A Fling before a test match in cricket. Heads or tails? Ans
14A A brief cut - Anagram. Split into two. Ans
17A Simple and straightforward clue. Ans
23A A wild and vicious elephant separated from the herd. Ans
24A Organ Pipe - Anagram. Ans
25A Five = V. Street = Alley. Ans
26A One = I. Boy = any boy's name, Ron here. Not at home = Out. Ans
27A Organised(Indicates anagram) Mailing misses one(I). Ans
28A World leaders = UN + bar = SPOKE + Leader of Norway. Tacit. Ans
1D Write down and record. Tea token? Ans
2D In + Public thoroughfares = Roads. Ans
3D Mine + borders of Troy. Ans
6D Fifty% = Half. Support = Back. Ans
7D We exercise so that we can ----(Maintain) ---(Suitable). Ans
15D Alien = ET + React. And so on.... Ans
16D The Russian monk about whom thay sang Ra..Ra.. --------, Lover of the russian queen. Ans
18D Girl = Ann + Goal - Anagram. A foreign national. Ans
20D She works the upper regions. Ans
21D Go in a car for a -----. A learner = L. Foolish talk. Ans
22D The Q team. Ans
The remaining ones, I got with the help of a site called One Across, which helps to solve crosswords.
19A - I gave the clue, as well as the filled alphabets, and it gave me the name of a Volcano(hot head) in Sicily. Now why didn't I think of volcano before? Ans
4D - I thought it is some vorous. But when I filled the pattern of existing letters in One Across(without the clue), it yielded a word that fit. GRAMINIFOLOUS.
8D This again, I did with the pattern alone, without the clue. I got IN TOTO.
10D Again, used only pattern, without clue. Got AGGLUTINATION.
Wednesday 23 May, 2007
Daily Hindu Crossword 8920
This Xwd can be seen at: http://www.hindu.com/2007/05/23/stories/2007052389200900.pdf
Didn't get many today also.
6A Stump from a Small barrel used to store gun powder. Ans
10A No title - Anagram. Allow/Include. Ans
14A A separate part of a whole. An artistic or literary composition. Ans
15A South African SaintS. Ans
16A Deadly diseases should be treated as early as possible. Ans
19A The height/depth of water in a reservoir. Ans
21A Boyfriend = Lover. Headless lover is concluded. Ans
25A Never - ruffled(Anagram). Distinghuished. Ans
29A Tsar at EU - Anagram. Filled to the utmost. Ans
7D Author of The Unbearable Lightness of Being. Ans
8D Silly fellow = Goose. Hides = buries. Gives a type of fruit.(But this is not fitting 25A, though it fits all other AC words.) Ans
11D He makes impressions on paper to produce a printed letter. Ans
17D Those in an ambush will be patiently waiting. Ans
25D Village officer = VO. Expresses a choice or preference. Ans
Didn't get many today also.
6A Stump from a Small barrel used to store gun powder. Ans
10A No title - Anagram. Allow/Include. Ans
14A A separate part of a whole. An artistic or literary composition. Ans
15A South African SaintS. Ans
16A Deadly diseases should be treated as early as possible. Ans
19A The height/depth of water in a reservoir. Ans
21A Boyfriend = Lover. Headless lover is concluded. Ans
25A Never - ruffled(Anagram). Distinghuished. Ans
29A Tsar at EU - Anagram. Filled to the utmost. Ans
7D Author of The Unbearable Lightness of Being. Ans
8D Silly fellow = Goose. Hides = buries. Gives a type of fruit.(But this is not fitting 25A, though it fits all other AC words.) Ans
11D He makes impressions on paper to produce a printed letter. Ans
17D Those in an ambush will be patiently waiting. Ans
25D Village officer = VO. Expresses a choice or preference. Ans
Tuesday 22 May, 2007
Daily Hindu Crossword 8919
This Xwd can be seen at: http://www.hindu.com/2007/05/22/stories/2007052289190900.pdf
9A Belgian born French writer. Creator of Inspector Maigret, a detective in his novels. Ans
15A Acer Livid - Anagram. It kills caterpillars, grubs, tadpoles and the like. Ans
21A Tea = T + EARL (A type of tea) - Mixed(Anagram). Subsequently. Ans
22A She & Adrian - Anagram. The 13-th month which occurs once in a while in the Jewish calendar. It is referred to as the 'second twelfth month'. Ans
24A Nothing = O. Modify = change/alter. Organ here is an internal organ that bears eggs? Ans
27A Hats + Mother = MAA. Anagram. A form of Indian folk drama, esp in Maharashtra. Ans
28A Put off = Defer + net + one = I + boy = Al. Being regardful. Ans
2D Inelastic scattering of light, called the ----- Effect. This won him a Nobel prize. Ans
3D A musical performance? Ans
4D South African currency = Rand + A + Couple of pounds(L). Gives his name. Ans
8D Article = A + is + itself(A). A continent. Ans
14D Grab Side - Anagram. Army divisions. Ans
16D An isle where women are not allowed? Ans
17D Untimely summon? Ans
20D Oriental = E. Winner = Victor. Ans
9A Belgian born French writer. Creator of Inspector Maigret, a detective in his novels. Ans
15A Acer Livid - Anagram. It kills caterpillars, grubs, tadpoles and the like. Ans
21A Tea = T + EARL (A type of tea) - Mixed(Anagram). Subsequently. Ans
22A She & Adrian - Anagram. The 13-th month which occurs once in a while in the Jewish calendar. It is referred to as the 'second twelfth month'. Ans
24A Nothing = O. Modify = change/alter. Organ here is an internal organ that bears eggs? Ans
27A Hats + Mother = MAA. Anagram. A form of Indian folk drama, esp in Maharashtra. Ans
28A Put off = Defer + net + one = I + boy = Al. Being regardful. Ans
2D Inelastic scattering of light, called the ----- Effect. This won him a Nobel prize. Ans
3D A musical performance? Ans
4D South African currency = Rand + A + Couple of pounds(L). Gives his name. Ans
8D Article = A + is + itself(A). A continent. Ans
14D Grab Side - Anagram. Army divisions. Ans
16D An isle where women are not allowed? Ans
17D Untimely summon? Ans
20D Oriental = E. Winner = Victor. Ans
Monday 21 May, 2007
Daily Hindu Crossword 8918
This Xwd can be seen at: http://www.hindu.com/2007/05/21/stories/2007052189180900.pdf
1A Dexterous means righthanded/originating from the right. A + couple of learners. Ans
9A A favour. Ans
12A Beach to tambaram = Metro rail. Electric Multiple Unit trains are used in our Metro transport. Ans
20A Secretary is also a writing table(desk). A + Secretary - Anagram. Ans
21A In Can a dada. A place. Ans
24A Rising gent - Anagram. Ans
27A Christian designer. Ans
29A Dimension/magnitude. Ans
30A A company made of rocks? Ans
31A The man in charge of the moneybag? The person who follows(chases), without the turn(u). Ans
32A Neopotist - Anagram. Ans
1D Disputes/debates/altercates. Ans
2D Refer a book? Consult. Ans
3D Air India + to - Anagram. A bit. Ans
4D Swarm. In high order.(Cryptic) Ans
11D Grasp. Persist. Ans
16D Account = AC. Busines = Company. The way = Road = RD. Ans
17D Cover = Lid. Nothing = O. Ans
18D Young dog = Pup. Donkeys = Asses. Ans
19D Someone who stares at the sky. Ans
22D Where nuclear bomb was tested? Ans
25D Dodge. Duel E? Ans
26D Nobody. Ans
28D Give it a miss? Pass over. Ans
1A Dexterous means righthanded/originating from the right. A + couple of learners. Ans
9A A favour. Ans
12A Beach to tambaram = Metro rail. Electric Multiple Unit trains are used in our Metro transport. Ans
20A Secretary is also a writing table(desk). A + Secretary - Anagram. Ans
21A In Can a dada. A place. Ans
24A Rising gent - Anagram. Ans
27A Christian designer. Ans
29A Dimension/magnitude. Ans
30A A company made of rocks? Ans
31A The man in charge of the moneybag? The person who follows(chases), without the turn(u). Ans
32A Neopotist - Anagram. Ans
1D Disputes/debates/altercates. Ans
2D Refer a book? Consult. Ans
3D Air India + to - Anagram. A bit. Ans
4D Swarm. In high order.(Cryptic) Ans
11D Grasp. Persist. Ans
16D Account = AC. Busines = Company. The way = Road = RD. Ans
17D Cover = Lid. Nothing = O. Ans
18D Young dog = Pup. Donkeys = Asses. Ans
19D Someone who stares at the sky. Ans
22D Where nuclear bomb was tested? Ans
25D Dodge. Duel E? Ans
26D Nobody. Ans
28D Give it a miss? Pass over. Ans
Saturday 19 May, 2007
Daily Hindu Crossword 8917
This Xwd can be seen at: http://www.hindu.com/2007/05/19/stories/2007051989170900.pdf
1A Kings who give stellar performances. Ans
10A Found in a gram of pie.(Cryptic) Ans
12A Consumed. Ans
13A One get it a - Anagram. Bargain. Ans
14A Pose a threat to, menace someone. Ans
18A To lie, as in lie down. Another = Re. Assumed attitude = Pose. Ans
24A Railing for balconies and stairs. Ans
27A A nut men - Anagram. Ans
29A Indicatory - Anagram. Ans
1D At That place = there. Ans
2D An airplane filer/ Aeronaut. Ans
4D A person named, or designated, by another, to any office, duty, or position, esp for political position. Ans
6D A grown up. Ans
9D Erstwhile Persia is now Iran. Ans
16D They cater to the needs in a party. Ans
17D Separate = sever. Divide and separate. Ans
18D Tied/binded again. Ans
19D The way Polemy would do it(cryptic). Ans
21D In recent ailment. Ans
23D Defeated/Baffled. Ans
25D I had to google this. The term 'Sepoy' used in India is derived from this. Ans
1A Kings who give stellar performances. Ans
10A Found in a gram of pie.(Cryptic) Ans
12A Consumed. Ans
13A One get it a - Anagram. Bargain. Ans
14A Pose a threat to, menace someone. Ans
18A To lie, as in lie down. Another = Re. Assumed attitude = Pose. Ans
24A Railing for balconies and stairs. Ans
27A A nut men - Anagram. Ans
29A Indicatory - Anagram. Ans
1D At That place = there. Ans
2D An airplane filer/ Aeronaut. Ans
4D A person named, or designated, by another, to any office, duty, or position, esp for political position. Ans
6D A grown up. Ans
9D Erstwhile Persia is now Iran. Ans
16D They cater to the needs in a party. Ans
17D Separate = sever. Divide and separate. Ans
18D Tied/binded again. Ans
19D The way Polemy would do it(cryptic). Ans
21D In recent ailment. Ans
23D Defeated/Baffled. Ans
25D I had to google this. The term 'Sepoy' used in India is derived from this. Ans
Friday 18 May, 2007
Daily Hindu Crossword 8916
This Xwd can be seen at: http://www.hindu.com/2007/05/18/stories/2007051889160900.pdf
Sorry for being late with the posting. My son did not co-operate, and I couldn't manage to post earlier. I didn't get many words, either.
9A Husk = Bran. Bowl is a dish. Ans
12A Indulgance. A wild party with excessive drinking and promiscuity. Exercise at home or gym(cryptic). Ans
13A Happens to muscles sometimes. Ans
14A Also a cube with numbers on its face, used for playing. Ans
17A Rough(anagram) terrains. Ans
20A Satisfying an insatiable guy. Ans
25A A fairy tale rog(u)e. Ans
26A A horse's sound. Ans
27A Signal. Ans
30A Appliance used for removing moisture from clothes. Ans
4D Coiffure - hair arrangement. Things used to hold hair in place. Ans
5D Chop up potatoes again? Ans
11D Direct clue. What a person does to gain distance education. Ans
15D Ghosts do this, perhaps. Ans
23D Make damp. Ans
28D Long difficult, mountain journey on foot. Ans
Sorry for being late with the posting. My son did not co-operate, and I couldn't manage to post earlier. I didn't get many words, either.
9A Husk = Bran. Bowl is a dish. Ans
12A Indulgance. A wild party with excessive drinking and promiscuity. Exercise at home or gym(cryptic). Ans
13A Happens to muscles sometimes. Ans
14A Also a cube with numbers on its face, used for playing. Ans
17A Rough(anagram) terrains. Ans
20A Satisfying an insatiable guy. Ans
25A A fairy tale rog(u)e. Ans
26A A horse's sound. Ans
27A Signal. Ans
30A Appliance used for removing moisture from clothes. Ans
4D Coiffure - hair arrangement. Things used to hold hair in place. Ans
5D Chop up potatoes again? Ans
11D Direct clue. What a person does to gain distance education. Ans
15D Ghosts do this, perhaps. Ans
23D Make damp. Ans
28D Long difficult, mountain journey on foot. Ans
Thursday 17 May, 2007
Daily Hindu Crossword 8915
This Xwd can be seen at: http://www.hindu.com/2007/05/17/stories/2007051789150900.pdf
5A Provided the weapons again. Ans
10A Direct clue. Can apply to social classes also. Ans
11A In firearms. Means anger/wrath. Ans
12A Common black European thrush. Ans
13A Aristocrats like dukes and counts are supposed to be this. Ans
14A Extra? More in quantity. Ans
15A Ur Super South African conquerer. Ans
18A Direct clue again. Do stare at it and you'll get it. Ans
20A Not sure how exactly it fits the clue. Spread beginner + raw + _. Means to spread out. Ans
24A A faux pas, slip or blunder. Ans
26A In Loch realised. A reddish mud used as a pigment. A yellow-orange shade. Ans
27A A writing instrument too. Ans
28A A pouched animal found in both in North america and Australia.(Not Kangaroo). Ans
29A Direct clue. Tincture/trace. Give set mixture. Ans
30A A person with lot of good natured tolerance is admitted in the hospital. Ans
31A Live in, to make the place one's home. Ans
1D Time for a light midafternoon meal. Ans
5D Agitated/uneasy. Tell someone to decrease the breather time. Ans
6D Mostly used while cooking, to protect good clothes. Ans
7D Changeable. Can be made speechless? Ans
8D Din made the mess - Anagram. Hardly visible because of low light. Ans
16D Puts pressure again. Irons the clothes again? Ans
17D A person who lets himself be used to wipe shoes at the entrance. Ans
18D Reorganize. Ans
19D Insult/Offend. Dash off rant letter. Ans
21D Sent your details seeking employment for a job opening. Ans
22D Direct clue. A seed. Ans
23D Direct clue. Shake and quiver. Ans
25D Found the after effect when sued for damages. Ans
5A Provided the weapons again. Ans
10A Direct clue. Can apply to social classes also. Ans
11A In firearms. Means anger/wrath. Ans
12A Common black European thrush. Ans
13A Aristocrats like dukes and counts are supposed to be this. Ans
14A Extra? More in quantity. Ans
15A Ur Super South African conquerer. Ans
18A Direct clue again. Do stare at it and you'll get it. Ans
20A Not sure how exactly it fits the clue. Spread beginner + raw + _. Means to spread out. Ans
24A A faux pas, slip or blunder. Ans
26A In Loch realised. A reddish mud used as a pigment. A yellow-orange shade. Ans
27A A writing instrument too. Ans
28A A pouched animal found in both in North america and Australia.(Not Kangaroo). Ans
29A Direct clue. Tincture/trace. Give set mixture. Ans
30A A person with lot of good natured tolerance is admitted in the hospital. Ans
31A Live in, to make the place one's home. Ans
1D Time for a light midafternoon meal. Ans
5D Agitated/uneasy. Tell someone to decrease the breather time. Ans
6D Mostly used while cooking, to protect good clothes. Ans
7D Changeable. Can be made speechless? Ans
8D Din made the mess - Anagram. Hardly visible because of low light. Ans
16D Puts pressure again. Irons the clothes again? Ans
17D A person who lets himself be used to wipe shoes at the entrance. Ans
18D Reorganize. Ans
19D Insult/Offend. Dash off rant letter. Ans
21D Sent your details seeking employment for a job opening. Ans
22D Direct clue. A seed. Ans
23D Direct clue. Shake and quiver. Ans
25D Found the after effect when sued for damages. Ans
Wednesday 16 May, 2007
Daily Hindu Crossword 8914
This Xwd can be seen at: http://www.hindu.com/2007/05/16/stories/2007051689140900.pdf
Only a few more to go today. Hope to get them before night.
1A Restore to previous state. Ans
10A Got to insert an 'r' in it. (A cryptic clue, to supplement the straight clue in the crossword.) Ans
12A At rear - Anagram Corrections for mistakes in the book. Ans
15A Related to religious day of rest? Ans
16A This person usually comes in fairy tales. Ans
18A Acute or intense. Ans
19A Wonder and Fear - Anagram. Notify of danger in advance. Ans
25A A stroller? A person pushing a baby's pram does this, maybe? Ans
28A Is + nothing = 0 + to + Part exchange initially. Ans
29A He makes sure that the lines are up and working. Ans
30A A secretary organ. Ans
31A This always helps when applying for a new position. Ans
3D Something used to turn dosas also. Ans
5D Border/boundary of a surface. Ans
6D It is so dour, it spoils. (A cryptic clue, to supplement the straight clue in the crossword.) Ans
7D Surplus. Ans
8D Sausage - mashed(anagram). Ans
13D Direct clue. Yet to become major. Ans
14D Direct clue again. A gentleman's gentleman. Ans
17D ??? Look up. Ans
18D Holder for that which opens locks mainly. Ans
20D An official in a British hospital who looks after the social and material needs of the patients. One who distributes alms.. er.... Ans
21D Unbalance, make insane. Ans
22D Empty the gun. Ans
26D Rent an opening. Ans
27D A key, in music. Ans
Only a few more to go today. Hope to get them before night.
1A Restore to previous state. Ans
10A Got to insert an 'r' in it. (A cryptic clue, to supplement the straight clue in the crossword.) Ans
12A At rear - Anagram Corrections for mistakes in the book. Ans
15A Related to religious day of rest? Ans
16A This person usually comes in fairy tales. Ans
18A Acute or intense. Ans
19A Wonder and Fear - Anagram. Notify of danger in advance. Ans
25A A stroller? A person pushing a baby's pram does this, maybe? Ans
28A Is + nothing = 0 + to + Part exchange initially. Ans
29A He makes sure that the lines are up and working. Ans
30A A secretary organ. Ans
31A This always helps when applying for a new position. Ans
3D Something used to turn dosas also. Ans
5D Border/boundary of a surface. Ans
6D It is so dour, it spoils. (A cryptic clue, to supplement the straight clue in the crossword.) Ans
7D Surplus. Ans
8D Sausage - mashed(anagram). Ans
13D Direct clue. Yet to become major. Ans
14D Direct clue again. A gentleman's gentleman. Ans
17D ??? Look up. Ans
18D Holder for that which opens locks mainly. Ans
20D An official in a British hospital who looks after the social and material needs of the patients. One who distributes alms.. er.... Ans
21D Unbalance, make insane. Ans
22D Empty the gun. Ans
26D Rent an opening. Ans
27D A key, in music. Ans
Tuesday 15 May, 2007
Daily Hindu Crossword 8913
I found today's tough. Either that, or I am distracted :D
This Xwd can be seen at: http://www.hindu.com/2007/05/15/stories/2007051589130900.pdf
5A Outer skin of an animal. Ans
8A So we say. Ans
9A A printing aid. Sounds like Pencil. Ans
10A Simple straight clue. Most popular 4 wheeled road vehicle. Ans
15A A + rendezvous = venue. Ans
18A A type of short horned grasshopper. Ans
22A Straight clue. Ans
24A What's above us? Where sun, moon and starts appear? Ans
25A Straight clue. Ans
26A Female reproductive cells. Ans
27A A journey, especially in the mountains, on foot. Ans
3D In Bizzare entertainment. Go in again. Ans
6D The answer I got is a funny one. Never heard the word's usage before. Reverse of encoding. Plural. Ans
5D Empty success? Ans
7D Direct clue. Framework of metal bars used as a partition. Ans
9D Turned the gun on, in the absence of light. The phrase means a guess. Ans
23D Nuclear weapon. Ans
This Xwd can be seen at: http://www.hindu.com/2007/05/15/stories/2007051589130900.pdf
5A Outer skin of an animal. Ans
8A So we say. Ans
9A A printing aid. Sounds like Pencil. Ans
10A Simple straight clue. Most popular 4 wheeled road vehicle. Ans
15A A + rendezvous = venue. Ans
18A A type of short horned grasshopper. Ans
22A Straight clue. Ans
24A What's above us? Where sun, moon and starts appear? Ans
25A Straight clue. Ans
26A Female reproductive cells. Ans
27A A journey, especially in the mountains, on foot. Ans
3D In Bizzare entertainment. Go in again. Ans
6D The answer I got is a funny one. Never heard the word's usage before. Reverse of encoding. Plural. Ans
5D Empty success? Ans
7D Direct clue. Framework of metal bars used as a partition. Ans
9D Turned the gun on, in the absence of light. The phrase means a guess. Ans
23D Nuclear weapon. Ans
Monday 14 May, 2007
Daily Hindu Crossword 8912
This Xwd can be seen at: http://www.hindu.com/2007/05/14/stories/2007051489120900.pdf
1A Of trial can - Anagram. Part of a number, let's say. Ans
9A Live in. In + horsewoman's attire/something a nun or monk wears. Ans
10A Regalia - Anagram. A country in North Africa. Ans
13A Reaps - Anagram. A hunter's weapon. Ans
15A Iron out. Also means newspapers and print media. To squeeze/exert force on. Ans
23A Revel - Anagram. Means a baby eel. Ans
27A Lament I - Anagram. A bodily disoeder, illness or complaint. Ans
28D A pariah, a religious outcast. Ans
29A A toy which goes up and down. Ans
30A Portable stairs used at home to reach lofts etc. Ans
1D Direct clue, more or less. Ans
2D Pain = Ache. That is = ie. Five = v. That is five in pain. Ans
4D A long coat - anagram. An 8 sided shape. Ans
5D A thing that has a definite size and shape. Think physically.(this is a cryptic clue to solve a straight clue). Ans
7D Inhabitant of the Jewish nation, formerly part of Palestine. Ans
11D Direct clue. Ans
16D Direct clue. Liberate. Grant freedom. Ans
20D Means unrestrained merrymaking. Note = Re. + Fifty = L, drawn into very. Ans
22D Direct clue. Name of a scientist too. Ans
24D Direct clue again. Eight is a dead give away. Ans
26D Again direct. Ans
1A Of trial can - Anagram. Part of a number, let's say. Ans
9A Live in. In + horsewoman's attire/something a nun or monk wears. Ans
10A Regalia - Anagram. A country in North Africa. Ans
13A Reaps - Anagram. A hunter's weapon. Ans
15A Iron out. Also means newspapers and print media. To squeeze/exert force on. Ans
23A Revel - Anagram. Means a baby eel. Ans
27A Lament I - Anagram. A bodily disoeder, illness or complaint. Ans
28D A pariah, a religious outcast. Ans
29A A toy which goes up and down. Ans
30A Portable stairs used at home to reach lofts etc. Ans
1D Direct clue, more or less. Ans
2D Pain = Ache. That is = ie. Five = v. That is five in pain. Ans
4D A long coat - anagram. An 8 sided shape. Ans
5D A thing that has a definite size and shape. Think physically.(this is a cryptic clue to solve a straight clue). Ans
7D Inhabitant of the Jewish nation, formerly part of Palestine. Ans
11D Direct clue. Ans
16D Direct clue. Liberate. Grant freedom. Ans
20D Means unrestrained merrymaking. Note = Re. + Fifty = L, drawn into very. Ans
22D Direct clue. Name of a scientist too. Ans
24D Direct clue again. Eight is a dead give away. Ans
26D Again direct. Ans
Sunday 13 May, 2007
Daily Hindu Crossword 8911
This Xwd can be seen at: http://www.hindu.com/2007/05/12/stories/2007051289110900.pdf
1A Yatra is not - Anagram. Not moving/Static. Ans
9A A snow leopard is an Ounce. A black snow leopard. Ans
12A Poles - SN. Hill station - The one near Coimbatore. Ans
16A Easy direct double clue. A blend. Ans
19A Outline drawing + Youth leader(first alphabet). Means superficial, unelaborate. Ans
23A If not closed, What is it? And what do we read? Ans
26A Straight clue. Ans
27A In Yorkshire niceties. Peaceable/Conducive to peace. Ans
28A Doe is a female deer. This party is for the male of the species. Ans
29A Apgar surge - Anagram. A fruit glucose. Ans
2D Valuable discovery is in Metro verification. Ans
3D The part of Mumbai is Sion. A number with a Sion is anxiety. Ans
6D London cop - Scotland Yard man. Measure/standard used for comparison. Ans
8D Unfinished block + worth - Anagram. A burner. Ans
18D Faking = Bluffing. Leave a bit of leather out. Means 'to remove the grain surface'. Ans
20D Straight clue. A dramatic scene represented on stage. Ans
21D On care - Anagram. A part of the eye. Ans
24D Part of Israeli demarche. Means to exclude or leave out. Ans
25A Language spoken in Puri. Ans
1A Yatra is not - Anagram. Not moving/Static. Ans
9A A snow leopard is an Ounce. A black snow leopard. Ans
12A Poles - SN. Hill station - The one near Coimbatore. Ans
16A Easy direct double clue. A blend. Ans
19A Outline drawing + Youth leader(first alphabet). Means superficial, unelaborate. Ans
23A If not closed, What is it? And what do we read? Ans
26A Straight clue. Ans
27A In Yorkshire niceties. Peaceable/Conducive to peace. Ans
28A Doe is a female deer. This party is for the male of the species. Ans
29A Apgar surge - Anagram. A fruit glucose. Ans
2D Valuable discovery is in Metro verification. Ans
3D The part of Mumbai is Sion. A number with a Sion is anxiety. Ans
6D London cop - Scotland Yard man. Measure/standard used for comparison. Ans
8D Unfinished block + worth - Anagram. A burner. Ans
18D Faking = Bluffing. Leave a bit of leather out. Means 'to remove the grain surface'. Ans
20D Straight clue. A dramatic scene represented on stage. Ans
21D On care - Anagram. A part of the eye. Ans
24D Part of Israeli demarche. Means to exclude or leave out. Ans
25A Language spoken in Puri. Ans
Friday 11 May, 2007
Daily Hindu Crossword 8910
This Xwd can be seen at: http://www.hindu.com/2007/05/11/stories/2007051189100900.pdf
Not a bad one, but nowhere near yesterday :)
Solutions will be posted later, as I am going to attend Rob's MAD programme at Spencer Plaza Landmark.
5:00 PM: Just got back from Spencer plaza. There was a huge turnout, and Landmark was not prepared to handle the crowd. ROB was amazing, as usual. He had to be rushed away because of the stampede to see him.
1A A church offocial's residence. Ans
5A Muse is any one of Zeus and Mnemosyne's daughters. In Aura - Anagram. Ans
11A Renown = Fame. Around the end of April. It burns. Ans
14A The drink here is Wine. Peevish cry that sounds like the drink. Ans
15A Tough one. Bet = Ante. Lost by Ruminant = Antelope. This gives an easy swinging stride. Ans
21A Clean GI - Anagram. Divine. Ans
22A An insular area. Man is one, Wight is another. Ans
26A A volume measure which sounds like rubbish lying around or a bunch of puppies. Ans
27A Initials of Under Instruction and Glories - Anagram. Devout. Ans
29A White stone. Blast Area - Anagram. Ans
30A Route anagram. Not sure why you should hit on target. Ans
31A One and One. Cricket team. Ans
32A A + negative = No + a unit of force- 1 gm.cm./sec squared. A pain reliever. Ans
2D Remove words. Before = Ere accepts a Direction = South. Ans
3D Principles - Her toy - Anagram. Ans
7D One = I. Curious = Nosy. Clamorousness. Ans
8D A fisherman/a type of fish. Ans
9D A+Fine+story told by Aesop. Friendly. Ans
10D Little devil = Imp + deed - Anagram. Obstructed. Ans
16D Tune up act - Anagram. Stress, emphasis etc in language writing. Eg. :,;. Ans
18D Tea never - Anagram. Adore. Ans
19D Dark time = Night. Ceremony = Rite. A salt. Ans
20D Begin Chatting + To make certain/sure. Means strong disapproval. Ans
23D Senelity - oldness. The 2 words put around gives 25D. Ans
24D Pilot in first moon trip. Also an insecticide. Ans
25D Ancient. --- --- tradition, for eg. Transpose the words of 23D. Ans
28D Frequently seen. In Goof tenuous. Ans
Not a bad one, but nowhere near yesterday :)
Solutions will be posted later, as I am going to attend Rob's MAD programme at Spencer Plaza Landmark.
5:00 PM: Just got back from Spencer plaza. There was a huge turnout, and Landmark was not prepared to handle the crowd. ROB was amazing, as usual. He had to be rushed away because of the stampede to see him.
1A A church offocial's residence. Ans
5A Muse is any one of Zeus and Mnemosyne's daughters. In Aura - Anagram. Ans
11A Renown = Fame. Around the end of April. It burns. Ans
14A The drink here is Wine. Peevish cry that sounds like the drink. Ans
15A Tough one. Bet = Ante. Lost by Ruminant = Antelope. This gives an easy swinging stride. Ans
21A Clean GI - Anagram. Divine. Ans
22A An insular area. Man is one, Wight is another. Ans
26A A volume measure which sounds like rubbish lying around or a bunch of puppies. Ans
27A Initials of Under Instruction and Glories - Anagram. Devout. Ans
29A White stone. Blast Area - Anagram. Ans
30A Route anagram. Not sure why you should hit on target. Ans
31A One and One. Cricket team. Ans
32A A + negative = No + a unit of force- 1 gm.cm./sec squared. A pain reliever. Ans
2D Remove words. Before = Ere accepts a Direction = South. Ans
3D Principles - Her toy - Anagram. Ans
7D One = I. Curious = Nosy. Clamorousness. Ans
8D A fisherman/a type of fish. Ans
9D A+Fine+story told by Aesop. Friendly. Ans
10D Little devil = Imp + deed - Anagram. Obstructed. Ans
16D Tune up act - Anagram. Stress, emphasis etc in language writing. Eg. :,;. Ans
18D Tea never - Anagram. Adore. Ans
19D Dark time = Night. Ceremony = Rite. A salt. Ans
20D Begin Chatting + To make certain/sure. Means strong disapproval. Ans
23D Senelity - oldness. The 2 words put around gives 25D. Ans
24D Pilot in first moon trip. Also an insecticide. Ans
25D Ancient. --- --- tradition, for eg. Transpose the words of 23D. Ans
28D Frequently seen. In Goof tenuous. Ans
Thursday 10 May, 2007
Daily Hindu Crossword 8909
HURRRAAAAHHH!!!! This is the first time I've completed the whole crossword. Three cheers for a completed crossword: Hip hip.... Hurrah! Hip hip..... Hurrah! Hip hip... Hurrah!!!!
Am adding clues for the ones I solved in the afternoon, and the answers also. Must admit that a couple of them are guesses, where all the other criss cross alphabets have been filled, yet I don't have a clue as to the clue.
Republished at 2:20 PM
This Xwd can be seen at: http://www.hindu.com/2007/05/10/stories/2007051089090900.pdf
1A A coat on the wall? Ans
5A Astronomer's aid = Telescope. Shortened ones will give you the ranges/opportunities. Ans
10A Long time(year) + Stating of Now.; Long - wish. Ans
11A A few = Some + to + thro(less an alphabet). Synonym for delicious. Ans
12A Shore rhino - Anagram. Were used to replace horses in mills. Ans
13A In Insecure avenue. Archaic usage for stealing/looting. Ans
14A It is a marsh plant. Singular + Advantage = edge. Ans
16A A cricket shot goes for a six, beyond this. Ans
18A Rear entrance. Ans
20A Air force man, I think, is meant to be Petty Officer(actually, PO is more of a Navy man, as far as I know). Put that in Eastern Church. You'll get a time of note. Ans
24A Think it is memos anagram. But did not get the relevance of the word to the clue. It is a guess. Ans
25A Page 3 girl? No this one is front page. Ans
27A Darwin proposed a theory on this. Ans
28A I + Spot = Dot + One = I. Anagram gives an airhead. Ans
29A First woman cuts head of ants. (My feeble effort at giving another cryptic clue.) Ans
30A There are two drinks, the clue says one drink poured into another. The drinks are Gin and Beer. With this clue, can you get a Novice? Ans
1D Direct clue. Science in which energy, matter etc feature. Ans
2D I draw on - Anagram. Ans
3D There are 10 commandments. Which is the last one? Ans
4D Negative = not. He witnesses signatures, attests documents etc. Ans
6D Cheer one caught - Anagram. Synonym for consistency. Ans
7D A part or - Anagram. Ans
8D Background in stage plays, etc. Ans
9D Tiresome person = Bore + do + beginning to Minimize. Means Tediousness. Ans
15D Final = --- + Ulster - Anagram. Meaning outcome. Ans
17D Meaning pride. Conservative + At one time = Once + it. Ans
18D Surround and force to give up. Esp with ref. to forts in war. See big English - Anagram. Ans
19D Direct clue. Ans
21D The bulb = Onion. With traces of Phosphorous and Iodine in it. Expressing a view. Ans
22D A gun holder. Hotels + Start of Raid - Anagram. Ans
23D Direct clue. Ans
26D Touch healing - in Bareikis. Ans
Am adding clues for the ones I solved in the afternoon, and the answers also. Must admit that a couple of them are guesses, where all the other criss cross alphabets have been filled, yet I don't have a clue as to the clue.
Republished at 2:20 PM
This Xwd can be seen at: http://www.hindu.com/2007/05/10/stories/2007051089090900.pdf
1A A coat on the wall? Ans
5A Astronomer's aid = Telescope. Shortened ones will give you the ranges/opportunities. Ans
10A Long time(year) + Stating of Now.; Long - wish. Ans
11A A few = Some + to + thro(less an alphabet). Synonym for delicious. Ans
12A Shore rhino - Anagram. Were used to replace horses in mills. Ans
13A In Insecure avenue. Archaic usage for stealing/looting. Ans
14A It is a marsh plant. Singular + Advantage = edge. Ans
16A A cricket shot goes for a six, beyond this. Ans
18A Rear entrance. Ans
20A Air force man, I think, is meant to be Petty Officer(actually, PO is more of a Navy man, as far as I know). Put that in Eastern Church. You'll get a time of note. Ans
24A Think it is memos anagram. But did not get the relevance of the word to the clue. It is a guess. Ans
25A Page 3 girl? No this one is front page. Ans
27A Darwin proposed a theory on this. Ans
28A I + Spot = Dot + One = I. Anagram gives an airhead. Ans
29A First woman cuts head of ants. (My feeble effort at giving another cryptic clue.) Ans
30A There are two drinks, the clue says one drink poured into another. The drinks are Gin and Beer. With this clue, can you get a Novice? Ans
1D Direct clue. Science in which energy, matter etc feature. Ans
2D I draw on - Anagram. Ans
3D There are 10 commandments. Which is the last one? Ans
4D Negative = not. He witnesses signatures, attests documents etc. Ans
6D Cheer one caught - Anagram. Synonym for consistency. Ans
7D A part or - Anagram. Ans
8D Background in stage plays, etc. Ans
9D Tiresome person = Bore + do + beginning to Minimize. Means Tediousness. Ans
15D Final = --- + Ulster - Anagram. Meaning outcome. Ans
17D Meaning pride. Conservative + At one time = Once + it. Ans
18D Surround and force to give up. Esp with ref. to forts in war. See big English - Anagram. Ans
19D Direct clue. Ans
21D The bulb = Onion. With traces of Phosphorous and Iodine in it. Expressing a view. Ans
22D A gun holder. Hotels + Start of Raid - Anagram. Ans
23D Direct clue. Ans
26D Touch healing - in Bareikis. Ans
Wednesday 9 May, 2007
Daily Hindu Crossword 8908
This Xwd can be seen at: http://www.hindu.com/2007/05/09/stories/2007050989080900.pdf
1A Beer = Ale. Worker = Ant. + earthy. Alive, vigorous and doing well. Ans
10A Nine day Indian festival. Three ravanas? Ans
11A A musical instrument in Parcel lovingly. Ans
12A Root ---- treatment for tooth ache? Ans
14A A lecture/talk. Ans
20A On a pedestrian's vehicle, let's say. Ans
25A Person who is delayed in arriving. Ans
28A Ten niggle - Anagram. Innattentive/lax. Ans
2D Danced a victory dance.Ans
3D Answer is in proven role. Sign up, register. Ans
4D One of the famous works of Thomas Hardy. Return of the ------. Ans
5D Something to hold the tresses in place. Ans
6D Do in a croc - Anagram. A reed instrument. Ans
8D I got the word because of the across clues filled, but not sure how it fits the complete clue. Ans
15D Confess; to arrive neat and scrubbed. Ans
21D Dirct clue. They are also a popular breakfast item. Ans
22D Small + whip = lash. a Cut. Ans
26D Treacher = Sir turned up + Afternoon = PM. Light refracts into many colors in this. Ans
1A Beer = Ale. Worker = Ant. + earthy. Alive, vigorous and doing well. Ans
10A Nine day Indian festival. Three ravanas? Ans
11A A musical instrument in Parcel lovingly. Ans
12A Root ---- treatment for tooth ache? Ans
14A A lecture/talk. Ans
20A On a pedestrian's vehicle, let's say. Ans
25A Person who is delayed in arriving. Ans
28A Ten niggle - Anagram. Innattentive/lax. Ans
2D Danced a victory dance.Ans
3D Answer is in proven role. Sign up, register. Ans
4D One of the famous works of Thomas Hardy. Return of the ------. Ans
5D Something to hold the tresses in place. Ans
6D Do in a croc - Anagram. A reed instrument. Ans
8D I got the word because of the across clues filled, but not sure how it fits the complete clue. Ans
15D Confess; to arrive neat and scrubbed. Ans
21D Dirct clue. They are also a popular breakfast item. Ans
22D Small + whip = lash. a Cut. Ans
26D Treacher = Sir turned up + Afternoon = PM. Light refracts into many colors in this. Ans
Tuesday 8 May, 2007
Daily Hindu Crossword 8907
This Xwd can be seen at: http://www.hindu.com/2007/05/08/stories/2007050889070900.pdf
10A Looks like a direct clue, for a loafer. Not too sure, but fits. Or maybe it is an anagram for surely, but i can't get any word for that. Ans
11A Tough one - did some research. Bivalve = shell fish. Headless author of fable =Aesop. Demand = Call. Accept Demand in headless author of fable, to get a type of bivalve(shell fish). Ans
13A Leggy NCO - Anagram. Animal fat is stored in this form. Ans
18A A ship journey of the guy who went on an impossible mission? Ans
22A Garment + university - Anagram. A debate. Ans
24A Add/Supplement, which finishes in 'end'(very soft finish). Ans
27A A Stunt Lady Cries - Anagram. Sherlock Homes was introduced in this book. Ans
28A Set aside - Listener(ear)+ German/Dutch currency. Ans
2D Did some research on varieties of thrush. It is hidden in 'lighthouse languidly'. Ans
8D Wrist flick spin. Popularised by Shane Warne and Anil Kumble. Ans
16D Plots came - Anagram? I didn't get this one.
12,17D Communist colored writing instrument? Ans
14D Surgeon + yt - Anagram. I got this because i'd filled the across words. Ans
20D He examines accounting records. Ans
21D This is in Cancun linkage. Separate/disconnect. Ans
23D Clay = Mud. Artist = Ar. Talk with hands in Indian dance. Ans
25D Looked this also in web dictionary. A bit of trimming + lace - Anagram. Meaning enthusiastic approval. Ans
10A Looks like a direct clue, for a loafer. Not too sure, but fits. Or maybe it is an anagram for surely, but i can't get any word for that. Ans
11A Tough one - did some research. Bivalve = shell fish. Headless author of fable =
13A Leggy NCO - Anagram. Animal fat is stored in this form. Ans
18A A ship journey of the guy who went on an impossible mission? Ans
22A Garment + university - Anagram. A debate. Ans
24A Add/Supplement, which finishes in 'end'(very soft finish). Ans
27A A Stunt Lady Cries - Anagram. Sherlock Homes was introduced in this book. Ans
28A Set aside - Listener(ear)+ German/Dutch currency. Ans
2D Did some research on varieties of thrush. It is hidden in 'lighthouse languidly'. Ans
8D Wrist flick spin. Popularised by Shane Warne and Anil Kumble. Ans
16D Plots came - Anagram? I didn't get this one.
12,17D Communist colored writing instrument? Ans
14D Surgeon + yt - Anagram. I got this because i'd filled the across words. Ans
20D He examines accounting records. Ans
21D This is in Cancun linkage. Separate/disconnect. Ans
23D Clay = Mud. Artist = Ar. Talk with hands in Indian dance. Ans
25D Looked this also in web dictionary. A bit of trimming + lace - Anagram. Meaning enthusiastic approval. Ans
Monday 7 May, 2007
Daily Hindu Crossword 8906
This Xwd can be seen at: http://www.hindu.com/2007/05/07/stories/2007050789060900.pdf
1A Accountant(AC) + MANTRA - A kind of boat. Ans
9A Hidden in chalk a limestone. pH > 7? Ans
11A That man = Him + Connaught Place. Ans
12A Decent pie - Anagram. A hundred legs. Ans
18A Solar comfort. Ans
25A Lee's shop - anagram. Bleak chance. Ans
27A A non zodiac constellation, with wild animal in it. Ans
1D Accra+ South America - Anagram Ans
3D More happiness in - Anagram. Synonym for Misunderstanding. Ans
5D You buy this book if you are out to prove yourself. Ans
7D Dealt in - Anagram. Means final part. Ans
10D Poles are S and N. Ans
19D Deem a CA - Anagram. College/University? Ans
20D Final consumer. Ans
21D I found this only because I looked up in the word web. SO+IT+Old English - Anagram. Ans
1A Accountant(AC) + MANTRA - A kind of boat. Ans
9A Hidden in chalk a limestone. pH > 7? Ans
11A That man = Him + Connaught Place. Ans
12A Decent pie - Anagram. A hundred legs. Ans
18A Solar comfort. Ans
25A Lee's shop - anagram. Bleak chance. Ans
27A A non zodiac constellation, with wild animal in it. Ans
1D Accra+ South America - Anagram Ans
3D More happiness in - Anagram. Synonym for Misunderstanding. Ans
5D You buy this book if you are out to prove yourself. Ans
7D Dealt in - Anagram. Means final part. Ans
10D Poles are S and N. Ans
19D Deem a CA - Anagram. College/University? Ans
20D Final consumer. Ans
21D I found this only because I looked up in the word web. SO+IT+Old English - Anagram. Ans
Sunday 6 May, 2007
Daily Hindu Crossword 8905
I seem to have solved a good number today. Started only today, that too. Sunday seems to be a good day for me.
This Xwd can be seen at: http://www.hindu.com/2007/05/05/stories/2007050589050900.pdf
12A I order a cut - Anagram. Instructions completed. Ans
14A Sample? Something lesser. Ans
15A Oriental = E + Cult+ Maryland = MD - Anagram. Ans
16A A carnivorous plant. Ans
19A Can ICC yell - Anagram. A letter from the pope sent to all Roman Catholic bishops throughout the world. Ans
20A You feel it in the past. Ans
22A Unruffled/unheated + worker(ant). Ans
23A Centre anagram New/of late. Ans
25A Narural/ Down to earth. Ans
2D Where you go before college. Ans
3D It is in Dour Duologue. Indian/Persian/Pakistani language. Ans
4D Inexpert male Anagram Ans
6D Camel. Ans
10D Trips learner Anagram Ans
13D Per capita + End of sale. Anagram. Ans
16D Obliqie clue. Shear the wool from the sheep. Also, ask unreasonable price. Ans
18D Radio noise. Not dynamic. Ans
21D Goan cashew liquor Ans
This Xwd can be seen at: http://www.hindu.com/2007/05/05/stories/2007050589050900.pdf
12A I order a cut - Anagram. Instructions completed. Ans
14A Sample? Something lesser. Ans
15A Oriental = E + Cult+ Maryland = MD - Anagram. Ans
16A A carnivorous plant. Ans
19A Can ICC yell - Anagram. A letter from the pope sent to all Roman Catholic bishops throughout the world. Ans
20A You feel it in the past. Ans
22A Unruffled/unheated + worker(ant). Ans
23A Centre anagram New/of late. Ans
25A Narural/ Down to earth. Ans
2D Where you go before college. Ans
3D It is in Dour Duologue. Indian/Persian/Pakistani language. Ans
4D Inexpert male Anagram Ans
6D Camel. Ans
10D Trips learner Anagram Ans
13D Per capita + End of sale. Anagram. Ans
16D Obliqie clue. Shear the wool from the sheep. Also, ask unreasonable price. Ans
18D Radio noise. Not dynamic. Ans
21D Goan cashew liquor Ans
Friday 4 May, 2007
Daily Hindu Crossword 8904
This Xwd can be seen at: http://www.hindu.com/2007/05/04/stories/2007050400590900.htm
Toughie again.
1A In a Roman garden Anagram. Rotting indicates anagram. Ans
8A A 3 letter synonym for Rogue + first half of German. Ans
12A This is anagram for sitar. But I dunno the word.
13A Again, anagram for alarms, i think.
19A Anagram of chariot. Ans
23A He has not come to withdraw money. Ans
25A Printing more copies. Ans
26A Miniscule? Ans
2D Drain anagram. Ans
4D Old Boy + Person who gets the food in the hotel. Ans
10D City with the greatest monument of love. Ans
19D Direct clue. In anticipation. Ans
24D Direct clue again. Part of the body. Ans
Toughie again.
1A In a Roman garden Anagram. Rotting indicates anagram. Ans
8A A 3 letter synonym for Rogue + first half of German. Ans
12A This is anagram for sitar. But I dunno the word.
13A Again, anagram for alarms, i think.
19A Anagram of chariot. Ans
23A He has not come to withdraw money. Ans
25A Printing more copies. Ans
26A Miniscule? Ans
2D Drain anagram. Ans
4D Old Boy + Person who gets the food in the hotel. Ans
10D City with the greatest monument of love. Ans
19D Direct clue. In anticipation. Ans
24D Direct clue again. Part of the body. Ans
Thursday 3 May, 2007
Daily Hindu Crossword 8903
This Xwd can be seen at: http://www.hindu.com/2007/05/03/stories/2007050389030900.pdf
I find today's xwd a toughie.
5A Did some research to get this one. This fairy sounds like a hindi fairy. And the circle is a very tiny one, almost a point. Ans
9A Age old art of paper folding. I+ AM + AURUM(AU) + ARGENTUM(AG) Ans
10A Person who tests for vision defects. Ans
15A Old Boy + YES - Does what he is told. Ans
25A No a rude - anagram. A french verse form. Ans
5D Now I --------- thee man and wife. Ans
6D To comple the holes, you go ----- the corse. Ans
8D Direct clue. if you got 5A and 10A, it's T-T----. Ans
16D Spares (E)nglish anagram. Meaning slander. Ans
20D Angers (d)aughter anagram. Risks taken. Ans
22D Nice+(E)nglish anagram. A relative. Ans
I find today's xwd a toughie.
5A Did some research to get this one. This fairy sounds like a hindi fairy. And the circle is a very tiny one, almost a point. Ans
9A Age old art of paper folding. I+ AM + AURUM(AU) + ARGENTUM(AG) Ans
10A Person who tests for vision defects. Ans
15A Old Boy + YES - Does what he is told. Ans
25A No a rude - anagram. A french verse form. Ans
5D Now I --------- thee man and wife. Ans
6D To comple the holes, you go ----- the corse. Ans
8D Direct clue. if you got 5A and 10A, it's T-T----. Ans
16D Spares (E)nglish anagram. Meaning slander. Ans
20D Angers (d)aughter anagram. Risks taken. Ans
22D Nice+(E)nglish anagram. A relative. Ans
Wednesday 2 May, 2007
Daily Hindu Crossword 8902
This Xwd can be seen at: http://www.hindu.com/2007/05/02/stories/2007050289020900.pdf
12A She Cadet Anagram Ans
14A Direct clue. Rice (with raw fish) wrapped in seaweed Ans
20A Plunge deep into water. Ans
24A Arranged/Coiled around each other. Ans
27A From her indicates it is a women's name. Direction indicates (N)orth, (S)outh, (E)ast or (W)est. + Nell. Ans
28A BAD + A sign(OMEN) Ans
1D Street lights are on these. Direct clue. Ans
4D Pass anagram. Plant milk. Ans
6D A soft coloring method to get photographs that look ancient. Ans
7D An air craft. Ans
16D Women tend anagram. A type of policy(insurance). Ans
17D Reeds nice anagram. Home. Ans
21D Popular icecream flavour. Ans
25D A celestial body. Ans
12A She Cadet Anagram Ans
14A Direct clue. Rice (with raw fish) wrapped in seaweed Ans
20A Plunge deep into water. Ans
24A Arranged/Coiled around each other. Ans
27A From her indicates it is a women's name. Direction indicates (N)orth, (S)outh, (E)ast or (W)est. + Nell. Ans
28A BAD + A sign(OMEN) Ans
1D Street lights are on these. Direct clue. Ans
4D Pass anagram. Plant milk. Ans
6D A soft coloring method to get photographs that look ancient. Ans
7D An air craft. Ans
16D Women tend anagram. A type of policy(insurance). Ans
17D Reeds nice anagram. Home. Ans
21D Popular icecream flavour. Ans
25D A celestial body. Ans
Tuesday 1 May, 2007
Daily Hindu Crossword 8901
This Xwd can be seen at: http://www.hindu.com/2007/05/01/stories/2007050189010900.pdf
17A Synonym of Tell. Which class are you in? Ans
21A Direct clue. Second book. Ans
25A Jets anagram. Ans
29A lice re-arranged. Skin near the nails. Ans
30A Former = ex. + Newspapers/Squeeze together. Results in a type of coffee. Ans
31A Oriental=East=E. + Synonym of Combine. Ans
1D He caters to your eyesight. Ans
3D What does one do when one has meals? Ans
6D A copy of an object which is smaller insize. Ans
14D Mail = Armour. A car protected from artillery. Ans
19D Everybody = ---? Not here = -----? Ans
22D That is = ie + date. Ans
26D Time anagram Ans
17A Synonym of Tell. Which class are you in? Ans
21A Direct clue. Second book. Ans
25A Jets anagram. Ans
29A lice re-arranged. Skin near the nails. Ans
30A Former = ex. + Newspapers/Squeeze together. Results in a type of coffee. Ans
31A Oriental=East=E. + Synonym of Combine. Ans
1D He caters to your eyesight. Ans
3D What does one do when one has meals? Ans
6D A copy of an object which is smaller insize. Ans
14D Mail = Armour. A car protected from artillery. Ans
19D Everybody = ---? Not here = -----? Ans
22D That is = ie + date. Ans
26D Time anagram Ans
Monday 30 April, 2007
Daily Hindu Crossword 8900
- A few more keywords from today's xwd which indicate anagrams - Turned out, are used, orders, cooked, arrangement, replacement.
- Reference to worker almost always means the Ant.
1A tied to the home.Ans
12A Order 'Give Rage' to get a synonym for afflict.Ans
19A Anagram of 'I'd create a' meaning annihilate/decimate. Ans
23A Look up Hobo in a dictionary. Straight clue. Ans
27A Anagram 'A resort" - how you get on a very hot day. Ans
28A Anagram 'My bases' - Place where Government amabassadors work. Ans
1D Edward = Ed. He and Edward. SYnonym for caution. Ans
3D What a bookkeeper does. Also say, go into a room. Ans
4D Anagram - 'Short Race'. A group of mucicians. Ans
8D 'Here barest' anagram. The popular nursary tale of the girl with golden hair. Ans
11D Anagram 'Top miss'. Synonym for Levy tax. Ans
20D A + MAD + worker(ANT) - Anagram. Ans
22D 'In ovens' anagram. Deer meat. Ans
Saturday 28 April, 2007
Daily Hindu Crossword 8899
1A Anagram(Anyway indicates anagram) forethought, think in advance.
3A Type of boat, Destruct the D
16A Mean, median,mode etc. Declare=AVER+ how old?
19A A Qualifier for a name.
3D Also crazy
5d Anagram - Comet+ earth. It tequires tact.
6D This is a direct clue. It The - anagram.
7D Direct clue again. Due for ages.
3A Type of boat, Destruct the D
16A Mean, median,mode etc. Declare=AVER+ how old?
19A A Qualifier for a name.
3D Also crazy
5d Anagram - Comet+ earth. It tequires tact.
6D This is a direct clue. It The - anagram.
7D Direct clue again. Due for ages.
Friday 27 April, 2007
Daily Hindu Crossword 8898
- If there is a number in the clue, try using the alphabets in its roman numeral.
- Arranged, Construction – A few more words indicating anagrams.
11A An anagram which yields a synonym for unemployment.
12A 10=X. And notes. Arrange.
14A Five=V needs Oil input. Musical instrument.
15A Simple one – a three letter bird, with a morsel.
18A Elevated platforms are present in the clue.
20A Process of shading/coloring cloth or hair? (I’m not too sure of this one)
3D Begin count - 1,2,3,___ + a particular type of Cod fish gives something unexpected.
4D Lasting forever – rearrange Rental ‘e.
16D Argentine is an anagram of a fruit, but am not sure how it fits the clue.
9:30 PM
28A Anagram - if you persevere, you'll get this one.
28/4 7:15 AM
- 25A A Lawman is a District Attorney - DA Engineer would imply Er, Doctor Dr. If there is a profession mentioned, abbreviate it, and use the alphabets.
- 21D was a good one - English Cricket Team-> English 11 -> E XI
- 1A Least efficient = Worst; News Chief = ed; Yarn = worsted;
- 6D Able to pay = Solvent; Paint Stripper = Solvent.
Thursday 26 April, 2007
Daily Hindu Crossword 8897
Even after looking at the solution, yesterday’s crossword looks a tough one. So is today’s I’ve been able to crack very few.
10A Think of land scenery paintings – what do you call them?
15A This is a straight clue. The person who escaped.
27A The answer string is present in the clue itself, and is a synonym for choose.
6D From 6A, you can get the starting alphabet. This is a new taxation introduced recently, around the South, which yields a synonym.
16D Think - who is the top man? Then crash pride sent.
23D It is an anagram which yields a common name.
- One simple rule that helps is, if you see any state in the USA, immediately take its acronym, and find where it fits in the answer.
- Another one which will help today is, If you see North or South or Poles, it would mean the use of the alphabet N or S or both.
- Words like tumbling, crashing etc invariably mean anagrams.
10A Think of land scenery paintings – what do you call them?
15A This is a straight clue. The person who escaped.
27A The answer string is present in the clue itself, and is a synonym for choose.
6D From 6A, you can get the starting alphabet. This is a new taxation introduced recently, around the South, which yields a synonym.
16D Think - who is the top man? Then crash pride sent.
23D It is an anagram which yields a common name.
Wednesday 25 April, 2007
Daily Hindu Crossword 8896
Today's xwd contained very few Anagrams I could find. Most look like direct clues :(
5A Anagram which means Misbehaves
10A Acronym for Vive Admiral taken with another word – Anagram. This is a synonym for left.
11A The answer word is in the clue itself, and is a synonym for plate.
15A Acronym retracted(reversed) anlong with preceding article.
23A Holding hands.
26A Good one – Think the religion of Muslims with a roman 99.
4D Can you look up synonyms for Fop? The answer string is also present in the clue.
7D Simple and straightforward. What one does when one is not standing.
8D Straightforward again – Some kind of promise to pay a specified amount on demand or at a certain time
22D Award/alphabets received when a course of study is completed.
5A Anagram which means Misbehaves
10A Acronym for Vive Admiral taken with another word – Anagram. This is a synonym for left.
11A The answer word is in the clue itself, and is a synonym for plate.
15A Acronym retracted(reversed) anlong with preceding article.
23A Holding hands.
26A Good one – Think the religion of Muslims with a roman 99.
4D Can you look up synonyms for Fop? The answer string is also present in the clue.
7D Simple and straightforward. What one does when one is not standing.
8D Straightforward again – Some kind of promise to pay a specified amount on demand or at a certain time
22D Award/alphabets received when a course of study is completed.
Tuesday 24 April, 2007
Daily Hindu Crossword 8895
1A is certainly an Anagram
5A Synonym – A child’s bed(Synonym) inserted in the South East
9A Synonym - Insert credit in an Underwater vessel?
13A Straightforward. A river.
21A Simple one about Age group
24A The meaning is more like I am out.
2D Synonym for Cut Short, which connects opposite shores
7D Anagram
18D An English evening meal
4D He maintains government registers?
15D They act what they talk using movements
22D Ornaments worn on your ears, Synonym
8D Feeling soft?
5A Synonym – A child’s bed(Synonym) inserted in the South East
9A Synonym - Insert credit in an Underwater vessel?
13A Straightforward. A river.
21A Simple one about Age group
24A The meaning is more like I am out.
2D Synonym for Cut Short, which connects opposite shores
7D Anagram
18D An English evening meal
4D He maintains government registers?
15D They act what they talk using movements
22D Ornaments worn on your ears, Synonym
8D Feeling soft?
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I'm planning to post hints for solving the Daily Hindu Crossword, and other viewers are welcome to give their hints too. Let's not post the solution itself, as that kills the fun of solving the crossword. I'm also planning on compiling tips for solving cryptic clues(from my experience, and yours). Let's see where it goes from there.
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