ON THE CARDS: Anagram (exotic) of SHORT DANCE.ġ6d Record poems describing one’s events (8)ĮPISODES: A type of record, not LP but the other one, and some poems placed around (describing) IS (one’s).ĪUTOPSY: Cryptic definition of the examination of a stiff to find its cause of death.ġ9d Composer has supporters surrounding him, but not I (6)īRAHMS: Take the I out of the word HIM (but not I) and around what’s left (surrounding) place some supporters of a lady’s chest.Word of the Day: SPY KIDS (20A: 2001 fantasy/adventure film with three sequels ).
HEADS UP: Some senior teachers followed by a word meaning in revolt or rising.ġ3d Dessert made by French chef, male with short temper (10)īLANCMANGE: The surname of a French chef called Raymond followed by M(ale) and a word for temper or ire without its last letter (short).ġ4d Likely to happen in short dance that’s exotic (2,3,5) HEATHS: A former PM from the early 1970’s with the S added becomes the plural of a type of butterfly.Ĩd Advance warning given by senior teachers in revolt (5-2) SOFA: A phrase meaning up to now but without its last letter (unfinished).ħd Former prime minister’s collection of butterflies? (6) I suppose a purist would say that island is doing double duty here but I don’t mind at all.Ħd Piece of furniture, up to now unfinished (4) JACK RABBIT: Another word for a knave in a pack of cards followed by a word meaning to talk at length.Ĥd Clerical dignitary removing hat immediately (4)ĪNON: A clerical dignitary without his first letter (removing hat).ĥd Book about extremely nonconformist island, legendary one (8)ĪTLANTIS: A book of maps placed around (about) an NT (extremely Nonconformis T) and an I(sland). I thought this was two words but what do I know!ģd Talk at length after knave produces hare (4,6) JAMJAR: A crowd followed by a word that can mean to quarrel. SPRING ROLL: A season of the year followed by a word for to toss, some dice perhaps. MOTHERING SUNDAY: Anagram (represented) of ASTOUNDING RHYME.ġd Savoury pancake: season, then toss (6,4) Around that (about) you need to put the A from the clue and a French definite article.ġ9a Projectile, large, is located in sea (9)īALLISTIC: L(arge) and the IS from the clue inserted into (located in) the sea that lies between Sweden and Poland.ĪGENT: The A from the clue and a word for a well-bred chap or toff.ĪSP: Another word for a file without its R (doesn’t include R(iver)).Ģ5a Astounding rhyme represented part of Lent (9,6) Take the IT from the clue and another word for when and reverse them (in revolution). PROVERB: A book of the Old Testament without its last letter (abridged).ġ7a Former French region - a French article about it when in Revolution? (7)ĪLSATIA: This is the old name for the area more commonly known as Alsace. Hands up those who thought this was just a rare thing and that the Golf was going to be a G in the answer.
It’s another word for a club and an R(ight) placed inside (during) the A from the clue and a word meaning defeat. SUGAR: Take the first and last letters off PRAGUE (peeled) and reverse what’s left (brought back) and place in by an S(on).ġ2a Rare thing at golf club, right, during a defeat? (9)ĪLBATROSS: The word for a score of three under par on a hole. The second is A(merican) followed by another word for a role in a play or film.ġ1a Cake ingredient from Prague, peeled, brought back by son (5) That’s the first word of the answer sorted out. Then you need the IN from the clue and a G(ood). After that you need two letters meaning sounds good or alright. JOKING APART: Listen very carefully, I will say this only once. It’s a shame that the boxer in question is actually from Kentucky but we can’t have everything!ġ0a In all seriousness, Jet’s leader sounds good in good American role (6,5) HOPE AGAINST HOPE: Anagram (broadcast) of THE POPE HAS A GO IN.ĪLI: A lurker hiding in (from) the last word of the clue. Please leave a comment telling us what you thought.Ĩa Pray the Pope has a go in broadcast (4,7,4) The definitions are underlined in the clues and the answers are under the “click here” buttons so don’t click on them unless you really want to see the answer. Very enjoyable with the usual elegant cluing and a couple of fifteen letter anagrams to please those who like that sort of thing.Īs usual the ones I liked most are in blue. Maybe it’s just me but I thought our Monday Maestro had turned up the wick a touch this week. Hola from the Vega Baja and a happy holiday to one and all. Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29976 Hints and tips by pommersīD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
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