BurwellCanary 216 Posted November 22, 2023 17 minutes ago, Hairy Canary said: Nice one! Wouldn’t have got it without Robert’s clue. Very clever - thanks to Robert Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenerationA47 752 Posted November 22, 2023 6 hours ago, BroadstairsR said: One more try in an attempt to puzzle the clever **** then I'll give it a week to come up with something more cryptic: "Finished flower as setting for big fat Canary supporting bums." (5, 3) 'Sssshhh!!!' My thanks also to Bob N. Lim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Google Bot 3,278 Posted November 22, 2023 Fade gradually as a disciple, before fixing cured rations. (5,7) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroadstairsR 2,173 Posted November 22, 2023 Tough. I'll work on it Another clue?. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 3,994 Posted November 22, 2023 53 minutes ago, Google Bot said: Fade gradually as a disciple, before fixing cured rations. (5,7) Bacon rashers? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Google Bot 3,278 Posted November 22, 2023 (edited) 45 minutes ago, BroadstairsR said: Tough. I'll work on it Another clue?. Rations = Meat. Ex Canary. Probably too easy now! hehe. Edited November 22, 2023 by Google Bot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hairy Canary 704 Posted November 22, 2023 (edited) 33 minutes ago, Google Bot said: Rations = Meat. Ex Canary. Probably too easy now! hehe. Peter Mendham. Last clue helped. 😊 Smiley face! Edited November 22, 2023 by Hairy Canary 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pugin 601 Posted November 23, 2023 (edited) Clue - 'Indexing this Caledonian king' (6, 6). Probably too easy. Edited November 23, 2023 by Pugin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert N. LiM 4,374 Posted November 23, 2023 (edited) Twinkle-toed metrosexual Sweeney unable to cry. (4,8 ) Edited November 23, 2023 by Robert N. LiM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert N. LiM 4,374 Posted November 23, 2023 (edited) 15 hours ago, Google Bot said: Fade gradually as a disciple, before fixing cured rations. (5,7) I reckon I could have a good stab at this. Edited November 23, 2023 by Robert N. LiM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert N. LiM 4,374 Posted November 23, 2023 4 hours ago, Pugin said: Clue - 'Indexing this Caledonian king' (6, 6). Probably too easy. Baffled by this. Clue? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hairy Canary 704 Posted November 23, 2023 40 minutes ago, Robert N. LiM said: Baffled by this. Clue? Me too. Can only think of Bruce for the Caledonian King which leaves Steve or Rioch but can't make that work..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hairy Canary 704 Posted November 23, 2023 (edited) 51 minutes ago, Robert N. LiM said: Baffled by this. Clue? Just got it. Elton John sung about the colour of his eyes... Edited November 23, 2023 by Hairy Canary 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
In my blood 37 Posted November 23, 2023 6 hours ago, Pugin said: Clue - 'Indexing this Caledonian king' (6, 6). Probably too easy. Duncan Forbes? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert N. LiM 4,374 Posted November 23, 2023 7 minutes ago, In my blood said: Duncan Forbes? Just got there before me... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
In my blood 37 Posted November 23, 2023 25 minutes ago, Robert N. LiM said: Just got there before me... Got the Duncan but guessed at Forbes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
In my blood 37 Posted November 23, 2023 Not a Canary but.... No defending this Cumbrian petrol head! 5,7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert N. LiM 4,374 Posted November 24, 2023 On 23/11/2023 at 09:48, Robert N. LiM said: Twinkle-toed metrosexual Sweeney unable to cry. (4,8 ) Bumping this because I'm so proud of this clue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faded Jaded Semi Plastic SOB 1,024 Posted November 24, 2023 12 minutes ago, Robert N. LiM said: Bumping this because I'm so proud of this clue. Like it........... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
In my blood 37 Posted November 24, 2023 8 minutes ago, Faded Jaded Semi Plastic SOB said: Like it........... Ah yes. Sweeney Todd! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Google Bot 3,278 Posted November 24, 2023 100 Robin Hood pointers leading us to thy hallowed turf. (6,4) 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert N. LiM 4,374 Posted November 24, 2023 GOAT? Little tot, more like, often subbed at half time. ( 5, 7 ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BurwellCanary 216 Posted November 24, 2023 26 minutes ago, Robert N. LiM said: GOAT? Little tot, more like, often subbed at half time. ( 5, 7 ) I needed a wee while to work that one out 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
In my blood 37 Posted November 24, 2023 (edited) In 1908, then established here. 3, 4 Edited November 24, 2023 by In my blood Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroadstairsR 2,173 Posted December 2, 2023 (edited) No City game today, so a cryptic to keep minds off another likely Binner home win that this pseud will probably stream-watch if it looks like they are being hammered: City related. Bit contrived, but experienced aficionados will solve quickly: 'Apostle, initially alien, then the accepted norm and saviour in organisation.' (4, 9.) Edited December 2, 2023 by BroadstairsR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BurwellCanary 216 Posted December 2, 2023 6 hours ago, BroadstairsR said: No City game today, so a cryptic to keep minds off another likely Binner home win that this pseud will probably stream-watch if it looks like they are being hammered: City related. Bit contrived, but experienced aficionados will solve quickly: 'Apostle, initially alien, then the accepted norm and saviour in organisation.' (4, 9.) Should I ask Mum? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FenwayFrank 2,459 Posted December 2, 2023 6 hours ago, BroadstairsR said: No City game today, so a cryptic to keep minds off another likely Binner home win that this pseud will probably stream-watch if it looks like they are being hammered: City related. Bit contrived, but experienced aficionados will solve quickly: 'Apostle, initially alien, then the accepted norm and saviour in organisation.' (4, 9.) Paul someone Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BurwellCanary 216 Posted December 2, 2023 6 minutes ago, FenwayFrank said: Paul someone Dont think so - I checked with Mum and said 'Ma what do you think'? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroadstairsR 2,173 Posted December 2, 2023 The clue is in the word "initially." I expected it to be easier. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BurwellCanary 216 Posted December 2, 2023 2 minutes ago, BroadstairsR said: The clue is in the word "initially." I expected it to be easier. MA? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
