cryptic crosswords - SV650.org

Seeker · 15-03-21, 09:28 AM

I do crosswords, the ones I choose are not particularly hard, so I decided to up my game and do cryptic ones. They are driving me nuts!

Examples:
this one isn't too hard; "selected some nachos? Enjoy" (6)

it's the last 4 letters of nachos and the first two of enjoy, and you get a word meaning "selected". (chosen)

Another simple one: "huge amount of money for melody" (7)

I'll answer that one later.

See if you can solve it.

This next one I still don't understand: " scientist on holiday in rubbish location" (6)

I know the answer (through cheating) but I don't see how they reached it. The third letter of the answer is an "F" which didn't help me at all. Can you solve it?

admin · 15-03-21, 10:18 AM

I struggle with these as well. My father said that you had to get into the head of the crossword setter, once you knew how they thought you would find it easier.

It's the answer Fortune?

Sent from my SM-T510 using Tapatalk

Seeker · 15-03-21, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by admin

Is the answer Fortune?

yes.

now, what about the scientist...

Adam Ef · 15-03-21, 11:32 AM

Refuse

Seeker · 15-03-21, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam Ef

Refuse

nope. I, too, got bogged down trying to include a reference to "rubbish" and I don't see one in the answer which is what it so exasperating.

yokohama · 15-03-21, 12:10 PM

It's boffin
off (on holiday) inside bin - rubbish location. B-off-IN

Seeker · 15-03-21, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yokohama

It's boffin
off (on holiday) inside bin - rubbish location. B-off-IN

correct

and thanks for the explanation. It's obvious when someone points it out...

yokohama · 15-03-21, 01:16 PM

As Admin says earlier, it's important to get into the mind of the crossword creator. I used to do a lot of Guardian cryptics many years ago although it was rare to fully complete one. The paper tended to have different crossword writers every day and each one had their own mindset and clue traits with some more difficult than others.. The Christmas Eve one, usually a biggie with a theme and sometimes no clue numbers would keep me going for days. Here's an example.
https://media.guim.co.uk/b8a2e1183ba..._1556/1129.jpg

Craig380 · 15-03-21, 04:36 PM

I've always liked this cryptic clue: Gegs (9, 4)

SV650rules · 15-03-21, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Craig380

I've always liked this cryptic clue: Gegs (9, 4)

scrambled eggs

15-03-21, 09:28 AM	#1
Seeker Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: NE Lincs Posts: 1,111	cryptic crosswords I do crosswords, the ones I choose are not particularly hard, so I decided to up my game and do cryptic ones. They are driving me nuts! Examples: this one isn't too hard; "selected some nachos? Enjoy" (6) it's the last 4 letters of nachos and the first two of enjoy, and you get a word meaning "selected". (chosen) Another simple one: "huge amount of money for melody" (7) I'll answer that one later. See if you can solve it. This next one I still don't understand: " scientist on holiday in rubbish location" (6) I know the answer (through cheating) but I don't see how they reached it. The third letter of the answer is an "F" which didn't help me at all. Can you solve it? __________________ 2016 SV650AL7 2023 GSX-8S

15-03-21, 10:18 AM	#2
admin John T Mega Poster Join Date: May 2003 Location: Shrewsbury, Shrops, UK Posts: 2,491	Re: cryptic crosswords I struggle with these as well. My father said that you had to get into the head of the crossword setter, once you knew how they thought you would find it easier. It's the answer Fortune? Sent from my SM-T510 using Tapatalk __________________ Admin for this forum and the main site. John@sv650.org

15-03-21, 11:32 AM	#4
Adam Ef Member Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Bristol Posts: 1,200	Re: cryptic crosswords Refuse __________________ >>> ? <<< Past: Street Triple 765rs, DRZ400s,GSXR1000 K9, VFR800 A8, ZX6R 636 2006, CRF250L, GSXR750 K7, VFR800 A7, GSXR750 L3, Street Triple 675R, MT09 Tracer, SV650s K8, CB250rsd, YBR125...

15-03-21, 12:10 PM	#6
yokohama Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 284	Re: cryptic crosswords It's boffin off (on holiday) inside bin - rubbish location. B-off-IN

15-03-21, 01:16 PM	#8
yokohama Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 284	Re: cryptic crosswords As Admin says earlier, it's important to get into the mind of the crossword creator. I used to do a lot of Guardian cryptics many years ago although it was rare to fully complete one. The paper tended to have different crossword writers every day and each one had their own mindset and clue traits with some more difficult than others.. The Christmas Eve one, usually a biggie with a theme and sometimes no clue numbers would keep me going for days. Here's an example. https://media.guim.co.uk/b8a2e1183ba..._1556/1129.jpg Last edited by yokohama; 15-03-21 at 01:18 PM.

15-03-21, 04:36 PM	#9
Craig380 Member Mega Poster Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 1,273	Re: cryptic crosswords I've always liked this cryptic clue: Gegs (9, 4)

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Anyone used these? (Nice cryptic title - I'm going to make you read the thread to find out).	yanto	Bikes - Talk & Issues	7	04-06-08 05:17 AM
Cryptic clue...	Stingo	Idle Banter	9	04-06-07 05:05 AM
Cryptic Football Team Quiz	Richie	Idle Banter	26	26-02-06 03:06 PM