Anyone Into Cryptic Clues?

**joxville** · 12-Dec-12, 02:00

By jingo, she's got it! Thanks Linnie, I've been thinking of that all evening and finally gave up, it's the only one I couldn't get.

**linnie612** · 12-Dec-12, 02:09

I know what you mean, I've just finally managed Auldtimers question - even with all the clues!

**M Swanson** · 12-Dec-12, 10:57

As a few of you seemed to enjoy the first ten questions, here's another ten, for you!

1. What DV is the hottest place on the earth?
2. What TS is an epidermal way of saying insensitive?
3. What KTBR means to keep something going?
4. What WW is thin, weak or sloppy?
5. What HBTY is the most frequently sung of all?
6. What GB is a mediator?
7. What DD is slang for gibberish?
8. What SASP is a popular Chinese restaurant dish?
9. What MOFW is a tight lipped male?
10. What CDB had a hit throughout Europe with "Missing You"?

**laguna2** · 12-Dec-12, 16:33

10. Chris De Burg

**laguna2** · 12-Dec-12, 16:35

1. Death Valley
9. Man of few words .................

**laguna2** · 12-Dec-12, 16:36

3. Keep the ball rolling

**morganria** · 12-Dec-12, 17:09

5. happy birthday to you7. Double dutch8. Sweet And Sour Pork

**linnie612** · 12-Dec-12, 23:28

2. Touchy subject

**Aaldtimer** · 13-Dec-12, 03:52

2. Thick skin

**M Swanson** · 13-Dec-12, 09:01

4. Wishy washy

**M Swanson** · 13-Dec-12, 10:50

Only No. 6 left to answer, in the previous group, so here's another 10 to keep the pot boiling.

1. What CO was the Greek Billionairess who died in 1988?
2. What CFH had a hit record with ?You always hurt the one you love? in 1961?
3. What JD was the cult actor who only made 3 films?
4. What AE is an avid listener said to be?
5. What WO is to eradicate?
6. What PBS married the authoress of Frankenstein?
7. What AS are outlawed drugs for athletes?
8. What SOF is the Quaker religion?
9. What GP is the popular pet also known as cavy?
10. What TOTU is the TV programme originally introduced by Roald Dahl?

**laguna2** · 13-Dec-12, 13:57

No. 6 in previous group ... is it Go Between?

**laguna2** · 13-Dec-12, 13:59

1. Christina Onasis
2. Clarence Frogman Henry
3. James Dean
4. All ears
5. Wipe out
8. Society of Friends
9. Guinea Pig

**M Swanson** · 13-Dec-12, 19:32

Yes Laguna, it was 'go between.' Thought you were headed for a clean sweep on the last set too.

**linnie612** · 13-Dec-12, 19:52

6. Percy B? Shelley
7. Anabolic steroids
10. Tales of the Unexpected

**M Swanson** · 13-Dec-12, 20:03

All present and correct!

Shelley's middle name was Bysshe, but I had no idea of the spelling. Apparently he was named after his grandfather.

Another ten for you all.

1. What STC is to shun or ostracise someone?
2. What IA are you when you?re behind with a payment?
3. What RB was a hard-drinking Welsh film star?
4. What TPT is a classification of the known elements?
5. What YP is traditionally eaten with Roast Beef?
6. What AD was a 1930s style of art?
7. What SB is a basic safe?
8. What LD is an almost circular mountainous area in Cumbria?
9. What POTB means to congratulate?
10. What WWW is a damp sounding pop group?

**linnie612** · 13-Dec-12, 20:09

1. Send to Coventry
2. In arrears
3. Richard Burton
4. The Periodic Table
5. Yorkshire pudding
6. Art Deco
8. Lake District?
9. Pat on the back
10. Wet Wet Wet

**linnie612** · 13-Dec-12, 20:19

7. Strong box

**laguna2** · 14-Dec-12, 11:06

Well done linnie!!!!!!!!!

**M Swanson** · 14-Dec-12, 11:55

Shall we have a double-bubble for the weekend?

How about some cryptic clues, where the answers are the names of Forumites? Don't shoot the amateur compiler!

1. Something fishy about German capital? 6

2. Queue to maintain order? 6

3. Conquer in a crafty setting? 7

4. Sounds like a rum, 1 of 5 around a point. 8

5. Drag your feet like Miss Stubbs? 6

6. Scramble! Initially, serve from at a feast and stick to it! 8

7. Strewth! Does this beautiful maiden come from down under? 5,5

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