Crossword Help Needed

DUPE is rope and a fool?

Crossword Help Needed
Hi Deem42

I think the word could be RAPE

The terms "cork rape" and "sma rape" are fishing terms used in Scotland for the word rope.

Regards Dutchy

Hi deem42, it's nice to meet you!

Is the puzzle that you are having trouble with the 'goliathon competition' in the 'Lovatts Big October Crossword Book'?
If so, clue 140D. is 'thick rope'
with the answer 'rope'
i know this seems strange, but I think they have made a printing error in the clue, known at Lovatts as a 'Gremlin'.
Hope this helps, good luck!
Regards, butterfly

Hi Butterfly

Have you checked with Lovatts whether it is infact a gremlin re ROPE?

Dutchy

Hi Dutchy, it's nice to talk to you again
The 'goliathon' clues are usually very basic- there are no hard clues involved in it.
Lovatts have a 'gremlin-spotter' competition where you must 'write in' to tell them if you think you have found a possible 'gremlin' ( an error in one of their crossword puzzles). I sent in a letter to that competition last friday asking if 'thick rope' is a gremlin. If you phone, fax or e-mail in a gremlin you don't qualify, so I am not 100% certain that it is definitely a gremlin as yet. If you would like to phone Lovatts on their toll free number-1800 254199 to make sure, i am certain they will help you. I can't ring and ask them or I will be disqualified!
If it were the 'demon', 'stinker', or 'baffler' I would be looking for harder answers, but i have put 'rope' in as my answer for that clue- fingers crossed! Hope this helps you.
Warm regards, Butterfly

Hi Butterfly

Thanks for that, will give them a "buzz" first thing tomorrow morning and let you know result.

Regards Dutchy

Thanks Butterfly and Dutchy

Yes the clue is from Lovatt's October BIG. I was going to just put in ROPE and comment that I thought it was a gremlin.

They are usually so accurate and I thought they may be trying to be sneaky with the answer and that someone here may be able to help!

Dutchy- would be great if you do ring them to let us know.

Thanks again.

Thanks Dutchy!
I will check this space tomorrow to see how you went.
Your help is greatly appreciated!
Warm regards, Butterfly

Crossword Help Needed
Hi Deem42 & Butterfly

Lovatts advises it is indeed a "typo", so ROPE is the correct answer.

Regards Dutchy

Hi Dutchy,
thankyou for checking with Lovatts that it was indeed a typo, and for letting us know. Your help was greatly appreciated! I'm sure the 'gremlins' like to throw a spanner in the works every now and then to keep us on our toes!
Good luck to all entering the competition!
Regards, Butterfly

p.s.- I am certain to catch up with you again soon!

Re: Crossword help is needed - Thick rope
I think there is an error in the clue and that the answer is rope

need help with October demon 16d round
ended Coronation Sword any help please

Hi Allana

Can you tell me how many letters are required, and have you got any letters to assist?

Regards Dutchy

Hi Allana,
For
16D. Round-ended coronation sword
I have 'curtana' as my answer

Hope this helps.
Regards, Butterfly

Hi Butterfly

Lovats Cluewords 58 "The Baffler".

Any suggestions for the clue "common perch"?
The answer is 4 letters, I have ?a?sa

Regards Dutchy

Hi Butterfly

A "gremlin" crept in my last message.

The word is 4 letters, I have ?a?s

Dutchy

Bass?

Please could you help me with 53a from the cryptic in lovatts colossus 100, it's driving me crazy! The clue is: Stability representation of justice. I've got ???a?c?.

Hi Dutchy, nice to talk to you again!

In Lovatts Cluewords No. 58 'The Baffler', Carditel is right-

clue 'common perch' (4) = 'bass' (fish)

Bass- 1. Any of various sea perches. 2.Another name for the 'European perch'.

Hope this helps you Dutchy, post again if you get stuck and I'll do my best to help you. Good luck!
Warm regards, Butterfly