collossus cryptic 102

Hi Allana

61a = richter

51a = curtain

14d = brunei

You must have had some holiday.

Hope this helps.

61A. Kind of scale = Richter
'richter' can be found in the words'zuRICH TERminal'

51A. It comes down when playtime is up = Curtain

14D. North-West Borneo = Brunei
in france one = 'une' (feminine form)
'une' + 'rib' are an anagram of 'Brunei'

Regards, Butterfly

Thanks toDutchy( yes had good time) and butterfly
had wrong answer in 50d so messed up need 3d and 69a please hope I spark up before next try Love Allana

Hi Allana,

Glad to hear you enjoyed your holiday!

50D. Is powerful in argument = Cogent
company = CO
man = gent

3D. Radio with reception that comes and goes = Two-way

69A. Completely without certificates or diplomas = Unqualified

Hope this helps.
Regards, Butterfly

Thanks such a great help had 69a completly wrong got it all now.. I know now why I love butterflies I have purple ones on my car!! you are the best A

I reckon without Dutchy and Butterfly I'd be bald by now.....hehe.

They sure are a great help.....Thanks to both of you.

Hi Folks, I am stuck on 26A. I thought SEVERAL might be the answer. (Five stand behind medical officer involved in real amputation) I thought "SEVER" might mean something. Has anyone else got any ideas?
Thanks. Von.

Hi Vonda1941,

It's nice to meet you!

26A. Amputation = Removal
five = V
medical officer = MO
'v' stands behind 'mo' = mov
involved in 'real' = reMOVal

24D Protective cover = Cocoon
company = co
one company after another = 'coco' takes 'on'

Hope this helps. Post again if you need any assistance.
Regards, Butterfly

wow, you guys are really quick off the mark with your crosswords! I can see I'm going to have to get busier faster... :-)