DT Toughie Crossword - Friday by the Elegant Elgar
Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2021 7:58 am
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DT Toughie Crossword - Friday by the Elegant Elgar
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Re: DT Toughie Crossword - Friday by the Elegant Elgar
Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2021 8:16 am
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BEAGLE "b"from biologist + eagle ="2 under"
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Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2021 8:18 am
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ARPEGGIO gig+opera anagram
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Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2021 8:39 am
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LEATHERN "the" inside "learn"
Re: DT Toughie Crossword - Friday by the Elegant Elgar
Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2021 8:58 am
Sunny and warming up 18C. I must try and make more time in the mornings as I'm missing these!
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= apres-ski
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= incomprehension ? In = cool, can't figure the rest
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Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2021 9:15 am
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CENOTAPH "pat one" < inside ch
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Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2021 9:24 am
CORRECTION: it'stabascoboy wrote: Fri Jul 16, 2021 8:58 am
4D not convinced butSpoilerShow= incomprehension ? In = cool, can't figure the rest
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= inconsideration > in + con + side + ration(al)
Re: DT Toughie Crossword - Friday by the Elegant Elgar
Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2021 9:30 am
4D Nope. Doesn't scan.tabascoboy wrote: Fri Jul 16, 2021 8:58 am Sunny and warming up 18C. I must try and make more time in the mornings as I'm missing these!
24A4D not convinced butSpoilerShow= apres-skiSpoilerShow= incomprehension ? In = cool, can't figure the rest
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INCONSIDERATION
Re: DT Toughie Crossword - Friday by the Elegant Elgar
Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2021 9:31 am
Yep. Beat me to it.tabascoboy wrote: Fri Jul 16, 2021 9:24 amCORRECTION: it'stabascoboy wrote: Fri Jul 16, 2021 8:58 am
4D not convinced butSpoilerShow= incomprehension ? In = cool, can't figure the restSpoilerShow= inconsideration > in + con + side + ration(al)
Re: DT Toughie Crossword - Friday by the Elegant Elgar
Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2021 9:53 am
13A must be
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As usual parsing Elgar is a bloody major headache...
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I want you > as in the recruitment poster
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= Esparto > can't parse
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Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2021 10:42 am
A long shot, but I’m wondering if 15D might be
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LARGESSE Because I see “earl” in here, and Gesslar(?) the William Tell villain, whom I though was a governor but may have been a baron?
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Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2021 10:48 am
But he's a blooming great bloke.tabascoboy wrote: Fri Jul 16, 2021 9:53 am 13A must be7DSpoilerShowI want you > as in the recruitment posterAs usual parsing Elgar is a bloody major headache...SpoilerShow= Esparto > can't parse
Re: DT Toughie Crossword - Friday by the Elegant Elgar
Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2021 10:55 am
tabascoboy wrote: Fri Jul 16, 2021 9:53 am 13A must be7DSpoilerShowI want you > as in the recruitment posterAs usual parsing Elgar is a bloody major headache...SpoilerShow= Esparto > can't parse
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7D is in the clue, backwards
Re: DT Toughie Crossword - Friday by the Elegant Elgar
Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2021 10:57 am
Gessler was a reeve.FujiKiwi wrote: Fri Jul 16, 2021 10:42 am A long shot, but I’m wondering if 15D might be
SpoilerShowLARGESSE Because I see “earl” in here, and Gesslar(?) the William Tell villain, whom I though was a governor but may have been a baron?
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Re: DT Toughie Crossword - Friday by the Elegant Elgar
Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2021 10:58 am
Globus wrote: Fri Jul 16, 2021 10:57 amGessler was a reeve.FujiKiwi wrote: Fri Jul 16, 2021 10:42 am A long shot, but I’m wondering if 15D might be
SpoilerShowLARGESSE Because I see “earl” in here, and Gesslar(?) the William Tell villain, whom I though was a governor but may have been a baron?
15D isSpoilerShowNOBLESSE
I learn a lot from these toughies!Re: DT Toughie Crossword - Friday by the Elegant Elgar
Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2021 11:10 am
Tell me about it. I'll let you into a little secret. I've been a crossword compiler for <cough> years.FujiKiwi wrote: Fri Jul 16, 2021 10:58 amGlobus wrote: Fri Jul 16, 2021 10:57 amGessler was a reeve.FujiKiwi wrote: Fri Jul 16, 2021 10:42 am A long shot, but I’m wondering if 15D might be
SpoilerShowLARGESSE Because I see “earl” in here, and Gesslar(?) the William Tell villain, whom I though was a governor but may have been a baron?
15D isSpoilerShowNOBLESSE
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Re: DT Toughie Crossword - Friday by the Elegant Elgar
Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2021 11:15 am
Gah thanks, I don't expect the simple stuff with Elgar!hlvp wrote: Fri Jul 16, 2021 10:55 amtabascoboy wrote: Fri Jul 16, 2021 9:53 am 13A must be7DSpoilerShowI want you > as in the recruitment posterAs usual parsing Elgar is a bloody major headache...SpoilerShow= Esparto > can't parseSpoilerShow7D is in the clue, backwards
Re: DT Toughie Crossword - Friday by the Elegant Elgar
Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2021 11:26 am
Yes.tabascoboy wrote: Fri Jul 16, 2021 11:15 amGah thanks, I don't expect the simple stuff with Elgar!hlvp wrote: Fri Jul 16, 2021 10:55 amtabascoboy wrote: Fri Jul 16, 2021 9:53 am 13A must be7DSpoilerShowI want you > as in the recruitment posterAs usual parsing Elgar is a bloody major headache...SpoilerShow= Esparto > can't parseSpoilerShow7D is in the clue, backwards
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Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2021 11:28 am
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EARPHONE bear phoney, minus the b & y
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Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2021 11:35 am
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EAVESDROP
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Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2021 11:49 am
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PUNCH BAG anag gbh can up
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Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2021 11:57 am
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LANATE goat minus turn (go), in lane
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Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2021 11:59 am
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TOP DRESS to press hugging d
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Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2021 12:09 pm
Distressing puzzle this.
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CUT IT cu (see you) tit
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Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2021 12:09 pm
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IN POCKET
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Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2021 12:16 pm
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HETERO
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Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2021 12:53 pm
Good one hlvp. Latin and Greek are very useful in many crosswords. Elgar is very well knowledgeable.
The word is a bit unfortunate these days. It comes from the Greek meaning "different" hence heterosexuality.
Re: DT Toughie Crossword - Friday by the Elegant Elgar
Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2021 1:02 pm
Here's Elgar's Enigma Variation of "Nimrod" Conducted by Daniel Barenboim
Possibly the best version I can find. But it is sublime.
My dad's favourite and it was played by a local orchestra at his funeral. (I don't like CDs in church.)
Possibly the best version I can find. But it is sublime.
My dad's favourite and it was played by a local orchestra at his funeral. (I don't like CDs in church.)
Re: DT Toughie Crossword - Friday by the Elegant Elgar
Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2021 1:13 pm
Been done for a couple of hours. My mate is up there with the very best. And he likes his beer!