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LOVATTS COLUSSUS NO. 116 GIANT CRYPTIC

 
 
smithy
 
Reply Tue 27 May, 2008 05:06 am
Embarrassed Hi puzzlers can anyone help with the colossus 116 cryptic have gone as far as I can go without checking some answers :-

27a Focus of earth-shattering experience (9). = E???E???E (crossed with 4d Eradicated, 6d Prematurely and 8d Malingered)

38a Parties held for Department of State leaders.(3) = D??

40a Outstanding service! (3) = ACE ?

42a Ordered company and editor to include two thousand (9) = I have no clue?

45a Germaine organised first excursion to the zoo (9) = I have no clue?

51a Family member stages no comeback (7) = I have no clue?

62a Dad's in step (3) = P?S

64a Trainee ref is a hunk (4) = L?M?

78a They are paid to shoot VIP'S (9) I have PAPARAZZI (Crossed with 67d Recipes, 56d Drawingpin, 71d Fo?r?c, 61d S?e?a?z?e, 47d Resuscitation,

81a Star vet supplies protective lotion. (9) I have SUNSCREEN

5d Percentage of winnings makes libertine slightly sick (4-3) = RAKE OFF (???)

28d Lit up like a fancy manuscript (11) = I have no clue?

29d the burnt old wreck was a shocking surprise (11) = I have no clue?

39d Start searching temporary living quarters for young ruffian (5) = I have no clue?

I know I've given you all a lot to think about, hope someone can help.

smithy




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tuesday
 
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Reply Tue 27 May, 2008 05:54 am
Lovatts Colossus cryptic 116
Hi smithy
I will give you the answers I have but I hope someone else will confirm.
27a epicentre (4,6 and 8d iagree)
38a dos
40a I agree
42a commanded
45a menagerie
51a stepson (not sure about this one)
62a pas
64a lump
78a I agree, 56d Iagree 71d fabric,61dshemozzle, 47d Iagree Confused
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Dutchy
 
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Reply Tue 27 May, 2008 07:07 am
Hi smithy

Completed mine, here are my answers you can compere them with Tuesday's submissions.

27a = epicentre
38a = dos
40a = ace
42a = commanded
45a = menagerie
51a = stepson
62a = pas
64a = lump
78a = paparazzi
61d = shemozzle
81a = sunscreen
5d = rakeoff
28d = illuminated
29d = thunderbolt
39d = scamp

Good luck.
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smithy
 
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Reply Tue 27 May, 2008 07:23 am
Very Happy Thanks Tuesday
all seem ok I only have a few to fill in
you are very kind to answer so soon.


A BIG THANKS

smithy Laughing
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smithy
 
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Reply Tue 27 May, 2008 07:34 am
LOVATTS COLOSSUS 116 GIANT CRYPTIC
Very Happy Thanks Dutchy

I missed one on my list perhaps you can help!

63a A detective sergeant seeking promotions. = A?S

Thank you for answering so soon. Good Luck to you also.

smithy Rolling Eyes
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Dutchy
 
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Reply Tue 27 May, 2008 08:10 am
Hi Smithy

I have ADS for that.
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smithy
 
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Reply Tue 27 May, 2008 06:34 pm
LOVATTS COLUSSUS 116 GIANT CRYPTIC
Cool Thanks Dutchy

When you look at the caps it becomes obvious!

DOH!!! Still I keep learning about Cryptics!

Good Puzzling
smithy
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janeo559
 
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Reply Fri 20 Jun, 2008 07:06 pm
Finished the cryptic, but still not sure....
I have finished the cryptic (hallelujah!) but I want to confirm some of my answers. They seem too obvious!

17a leers ?
35a playful ?
29d thunderbolt ?
56a dot ?


Also, can someone explain how 64a "Trainee ref is a hunk" turns into LUMP? I don't see the connection there, apart from hunk-lump.

Cheers!
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Dutchy
 
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Reply Fri 20 Jun, 2008 07:42 pm
Hi Janeo

My answers are the same as your 4.

As far as 64a is concerned, I see it this way. ""L" stands for learner (trainee) and "UMP" stands for referee or (umpire in full). Perhaps someone else may have a different explanation.
Good Luck.
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janeo559
 
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Reply Fri 20 Jun, 2008 08:56 pm
Thanks Dutchy. I got it now Cool
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