tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4711047707101010297.post4971061211446112305..comments2023-11-09T05:44:19.314-05:00Comments on National Post Cryptic Crossword Forum: Saturday, June 13, 2015 — Bugs and CroonersFalconhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07466858757398776500noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4711047707101010297.post-23063104463511012822015-06-15T17:57:50.995-04:002015-06-15T17:57:50.995-04:00For anyone who might still pass by here and enjoy ...For anyone who might still pass by here and enjoy a cryptic that offers more of a challenge, I recommend the latest one in the Wall Street Journal. I had to really rack my brain over it - very satisfying to work it all out. http://online.wsj.com/public/resources/documents/puzzle20150613.pdfCarolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15971759975067250908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4711047707101010297.post-1695004637992968112015-06-15T14:41:24.537-04:002015-06-15T14:41:24.537-04:00Yes, we are likely being set up for a fall!Yes, we are likely being set up for a fall!Falconhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07466858757398776500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4711047707101010297.post-35309953034445138072015-06-15T14:40:08.561-04:002015-06-15T14:40:08.561-04:00By the way, the passage containing the word was cu...By the way, the passage containing the word was cut and pasted from Wikipedia.Falconhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07466858757398776500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4711047707101010297.post-7692570874618363272015-06-15T14:37:07.047-04:002015-06-15T14:37:07.047-04:00Richard,
Your point is well-taken. I could not fi...Richard,<br /><br />Your point is well-taken. I could not find the word "mononymous" in any of my usual sources.<br /><br />Wikipedia says "A <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mononymous_person" rel="nofollow"><b>mononymous person</b></a> is an individual who is known and addressed by a mononym, or "single name". In some cases, that name has been selected by the individual, who may have originally been given a polynym ("multiple name"). ".<br /><br />Wiktionary defines <a href="https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/mononym" rel="nofollow"><b>mononym</b></a> as a single name by which a person, thing etc is known. For example, Madonna (the pop musical artist).Falconhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07466858757398776500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4711047707101010297.post-2250860406857681992015-06-15T14:11:32.063-04:002015-06-15T14:11:32.063-04:00Welcome back MG,
Yes, it would appear that I negl...Welcome back MG,<br /><br />Yes, it would appear that I neglected to add the title. Now fixed.Falconhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07466858757398776500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4711047707101010297.post-70176366466144275692015-06-15T14:08:26.290-04:002015-06-15T14:08:26.290-04:00Thanks for for your "inspiring" comment ...Thanks for for your "inspiring" comment (see the title I chose for today's blog).Falconhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07466858757398776500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4711047707101010297.post-22937201223732587732015-06-14T23:23:57.874-04:002015-06-14T23:23:57.874-04:00I also found that this one put up little resistanc...I also found that this one put up little resistance. Last in for me were 28A and 9A: that sort of clue is often tough for me.Carolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15971759975067250908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4711047707101010297.post-62143708626535983102015-06-14T21:21:05.968-04:002015-06-14T21:21:05.968-04:00BTW, I think "mononymous" is a wonderful...BTW, I think "mononymous" is a wonderful word. You should petition dictionary publishers to include it in their next editions. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17442629773008468028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4711047707101010297.post-92008559971948933042015-06-14T20:59:14.531-04:002015-06-14T20:59:14.531-04:00Enjoyable and quite easy solve, though I spent a w...Enjoyable and quite easy solve, though I spent a while on 28a. I knew Mel, but then my brain froze.<br /><br />Odd that you offered the plural of gastropod as a solution. It fits the clue, but not the number of spaces in the grid.<br /><br />Mid-eighties, we attended a concert at Vancouver's QE Theatre with Mel with Nina Simone (not Vic Damone). A magical evening. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17442629773008468028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4711047707101010297.post-34651141119080141142015-06-14T19:29:59.023-04:002015-06-14T19:29:59.023-04:00Hi Falcon!
Pretty much a write-in as you said. I ...Hi Falcon!<br />Pretty much a write-in as you said. I am not sure if I am becoming an expert at deciphering Cox and Rathvon or they are starting to lose their edge. The puzzles are much easier than they used to be ! Anyway, still very entertaining and a part of my Saturday routine.<br /><br />By the way, I can't see your title ;)<br /><br />Thanks again!<br />MG Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4711047707101010297.post-91277504982871558562015-06-13T21:01:29.187-04:002015-06-13T21:01:29.187-04:00Nice solve - lots of bugs - surprised I knew the c...Nice solve - lots of bugs - surprised I knew the crooner at 6D - Rank 1.2 - 3.0 CheersAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com