tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4711047707101010297.post5064829497283911242..comments2023-11-09T05:44:19.314-05:00Comments on National Post Cryptic Crossword Forum: Saturday, September 2, 2017 — Eat Your Veggies, KiddiesFalconhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07466858757398776500noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4711047707101010297.post-89198537215580856622017-09-03T11:36:21.578-04:002017-09-03T11:36:21.578-04:00Welcome to the blog, Billy_Goat
Yes, I thought of...Welcome to the blog, Billy_Goat<br /><br />Yes, I thought of the colours of the rainbow but could not find the abbreviation listed in any of the dictionaries that I consulted.<br /><br />British cryptic crossword publishers are rigorous in insisting that all clue elements be found in well-known dictionaries. In the case of <i>The Daily Telegraph</i>, it must be a specific dictionary, namely <i>The Chambers Dictionary</i>.<br /><br />Perhaps our American setters work to less demanding standards -- or maybe I didn't look in the correct dictionaries.Falconhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07466858757398776500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4711047707101010297.post-34184031593977843102017-09-03T10:24:58.171-04:002017-09-03T10:24:58.171-04:00The mnemonic for colors of the rainbow is ROY G BI...The mnemonic for colors of the rainbow is ROY G BIV, each letter stands for a color, and I is indigo.Billy_Goatnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4711047707101010297.post-41982748928351183662017-09-02T13:57:00.030-04:002017-09-02T13:57:00.030-04:00Hello Falcon and folks,
Seems that I was pretty co...Hello Falcon and folks,<br />Seems that I was pretty consistent with others in that 18a was my last one in. Agree that the puzzle was definitely easier than usual once you knew the theme. Particularly liked 5a.<br /><br />Thank you for posting Falcon and hope everyone enjoys the long weekend, even if it is a tad cool.<br /><br />Cheers,<br />MGAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4711047707101010297.post-57839332328465437422017-09-02T11:33:24.844-04:002017-09-02T11:33:24.844-04:00Hi Henry,
Yes, I suppose you must be right. I ca...Hi Henry,<br /><br />Yes, I suppose you must be right. I can think of no other explanation. Thanks.<br /><br />Peter<br />Peternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4711047707101010297.post-64035885757782066852017-09-02T11:26:38.653-04:002017-09-02T11:26:38.653-04:00Hi Peter -
I took 'cap' as a double duty w...Hi Peter -<br />I took 'cap' as a double duty word - it is the primary indicator (the synonym) and an clue to use the 'cap' of the word indigo - the first letter. What do you think?Henryhttp://smartporttools.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4711047707101010297.post-28340610717572820012017-09-02T11:04:18.690-04:002017-09-02T11:04:18.690-04:00Good morning,
Fairly straightforward today I thou...Good morning,<br /><br />Fairly straightforward today I thought. Didn't know the 21d flower but easily solved from the clue and checking letters. Re 13a: Is 'i' supposed to be an abbreviation for 'indigo'? Have a good day!<br /><br />Peter<br />Peternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4711047707101010297.post-14911905133779235362017-09-02T10:46:44.261-04:002017-09-02T10:46:44.261-04:00Lol - Thanks Henry!Lol - Thanks Henry!Carlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05569438118036578627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4711047707101010297.post-51501875994403421722017-09-02T09:49:09.267-04:002017-09-02T09:49:09.267-04:00Hi Carl and everyone! Great morning to solve a veg...Hi Carl and everyone! Great morning to solve a vegetarian puzzle. I too didn't know 18a or the word to fuss, so it was my last one in. <br />Re 17d, a Bass would be a quartet member.<br />HenryHenryhttp://smartporttools.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4711047707101010297.post-60594899423626353172017-09-02T09:42:06.247-04:002017-09-02T09:42:06.247-04:00Falcon, thanks for posting this early.
An enjoyab...Falcon, thanks for posting this early.<br /><br />An enjoyable puzzle for a holiday weekend.<br /><br />Lots of vegetables which actually made the puzzle quite a bit easier than normal.<br /><br />18a and 17d were last in. I assume 17d involves a musician I have not heard of.<br /><br />Enjoy the beautiful last summer holiday weekend all!!<br /><br />Carlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05569438118036578627noreply@blogger.com