Lovatts Colossus 102 Stinker

Hi Kiwinan, Try anthesis: The period during which a flower is fully open and functional

Hi Kiwinan!

I agree with farkha - Anthesis

For 245d I had CALF, with 245a being COSH

Hope that helps!

Hi Kiwian, sorry for not trying to answer the second part- I always thought a baby rhino was called a baby. If it does not check out wait for confirmation by someone else.
Cheers

Hi farkha
Thank you for your help - no apology necessary for the second part of my query; if I hadn't put in bash instead of cosh, I would have realised it was calf.
Many, many thanks, and for being so prompt too

Regards

Kiwinan

Hello lezzles

Many thanks for your prompt help - is appreciated.
I had incorrectly put in bash instead of cosh and have been looking for a spec ific word for 'juvenile rhino'.
The plant's flowering I could not find anywhere.

Would you be able to confirm that 217a is
corrigenda ? First time I have come across this one.

Thanks again

Regards
Kiwinan

Kiwinan,

Corrigenda is correct!

You mentioned you couldn't find a plant's flowering anywhere. Do you Google when you can't find a word? That sometimes helps. Also, there are quite a few good on-line dictionaries that are good to refer to. One I find handy is - wwf.thefreedictionary.com
I've got it on my favourites - it may not be the greatest one around, but I like it because it gives cross-references to other dictionaries, encyclopaedias, thesauri, etc. - at a glance.

But don't let it stop you from yelling out for help - we love to help!
Good luck.

Lovatts Stinker Colossus 102
Lezzles,

Thanks for your help and comments. Yes I do 'Google' but didn't help me with the plant's flowering.
The corrigenda answer I got from the www.onelook.com online dictionary as a result of a comment from Dutchy to another person looking for help - he suggested www.onelook.com, which I tried and it lead me to the dictionary.

Many thanks for your help, it's just great.

Regards

Kiwinan

Hi, I'm new to this forum and l went to the above site and i was able to finish "the stinker". Thanks for letting us know about the site.

Welcome to a2k, catpen. Stick around - they're quite a few crossword enthusiasts here and they're always willing to help a fellow-puzzler. Post if you ever need help.

Thank you. I will stick around. I love doing "lovatts" crosswords and I often get stuck on the Stinker. The above mentioned site was a great help.

Welcome to A2K Catpen, It's nice to meet you!

As Lmur said- there are many crossword fans here and a great many Lovatts fans too, and we all do our best to help each other whenever possible. So if you ever get stuck on any clues or just want to double check any doubtful answers, post your queries here and we'll do our best to assist you.

Happy puzzling!
Regards, Butterfly

Hi
I had no problems with most of the clues but one has me bamboozled and google didn't help

118A Spanish hors D'oeuvres
I've got TA?AS


Thanks

Hi Capper,

The answer you are looking for is 'tapas'

Tapas- Small Spanish savoury dishes, typically served with drinks at a bar.

Hope this helps. Post again if you need assistance, glad to help

Regards, Butterfly

ta·pa2 ( P ) Pronunciation Key (täpä)
n. pl. ta·pas (-päs, -päz)
Any of various small, savory Spanish dishes, often served as a snack or with other tapas as a meal.

Lovatt's Colussus 102 - Stinker - "Keep Track of"
Hello,
I just found this site. I am addicted to Lovatt's puzzles the harder the better and usually get them out but not this one! Can anyone give me some help with the following clues.

107a keep track of - _ ONJ_O_
255a breakwater - _ HOY _ E
12d - Amount lost to evaporation. - U_ _ AGE
57d - weird and sinister - I have E _ _ R _ T _ H
40d - missing book portions - I have LA_U_ _ E
112d - USSA proguns group - I have N_A
133d - pre CIA security body - I have O_S
208d - strand - I have L _ G_T_RE

I woud appreciate anyone's help heaps.
Puzzler, Sunshine Coast

Hi Puzzler

Welcome to A2K, you'll find plenty of helpers here.

107a= monitor
255a= groyne
12d= ullage
57d= eldritch
40d= lacunae
112d= NRA
113d= OSS
208d= ligature

Someone else will probably verify my submissions.
Hope this helps.

Hi Puzzler,

Welcome to A2K, it's nice to meet you

107A. Monitor

119D. Ivan

255A. Groyne

225D. Impairs

12D. Ullage

57D. Eldritch

40D. Lacunae

112D. NRA

133D. OSS

208D. Ligature

Hoping someone may be able to verify the above answers to make sure they are correct for you Puzzler.

Good luck in the competition!
Regards, Butterfly

Lovatts Colussus - 102 Stinker
Hi Butterfly,
Wow, thank you so much for your support. I wish I had known about this site before now. I hope to be able to help out one day too. Once more clue please.

202d - centre of attraction - C _ N _ S _ RE

I have consulted quite a few dictionaries on line etc but was not able to find the answers you have given me. Do you have favourite sites that you refer to?

One clue also for Colossus 102 - Baffler

Peace group ?? I have CN_

Many thanks again.
Kind regards
Puzzler