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The geeky cryptic crossword thread
Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2005 5:28 pm
by lilstormer
We got all cryptically inclined on coke, I mean on the coke thread. So as per Dust's suggestion here is where to post your cryptic clues.
Post them here if you're stuck and need help or just to torture people.
Here's GM's question to start the ball rolling
great_magnet wrote:phosphorescent people will stick it to you
(9 letters)?
Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2005 5:32 pm
by dust
I've done no bloody work since GM posted that clue, because i am completely stuck on it!! (see biggups thread)
HELP
Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2005 5:34 pm
by lilstormer
grrrrrr, it's doing my head in too.
Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2005 5:34 pm
by Brain
[Mod Edit: Removed]
Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2005 5:45 pm
by great_magnet
Snap
Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2005 5:47 pm
by lynt
Brain wrote:hmmm, glowstick?
If that's it, then I got it immediately from the other thread (and pondered on it being 9 characters long)... somehow I doubt it ...
Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2005 5:48 pm
by great_magnet
lynt wrote:Brain wrote:hmmm, glowstick?
If that's it, then I got it immediately from the other thread (and pondered on it being 9 characters long)... somehow I doubt it ...
You were right Rabbit of Rage
Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2005 5:48 pm
by dust
bah thats what i thought it was at first, but then decided it couldn't be.
Whats the bit about people, and how come the stick is in the answer and the clue.
hmmmmm tell me? How can this be!!!???
Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2005 5:50 pm
by great_magnet
dust wrote:bah thats what i thought it was at first, but then decided it couldn't be.
Whats the bit about people, and how come the stick is in the answer and the clue.
hmmmmm tell me? How can this be!!!???
Isn't that what cryptic is meant to be?
The people thing was to throw you off...
Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2005 5:51 pm
by cha_chaos
bah! stuff the cryptic... do sudoku... thats heaps better
Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2005 5:52 pm
by lilstormer
cha_chaos wrote:bah! stuff the cryptic... do sudoku... thats heaps better
Nah cryptic rules, words are great I tells ya!
Grrrrrr glowsticks... GM did you make that up yourself?
Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2005 5:55 pm
by dust
well it threw me good!!
right next, i don't plan on doing any work today.
Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2005 5:58 pm
by Brain
[Mod Edit: Removed]
Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2005 5:59 pm
by lynt
cha_chaos wrote:bah! stuff the cryptic... do sudoku... thats heaps better
the lady knows...
Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2005 6:01 pm
by great_magnet
lilstormer wrote:cha_chaos wrote:bah! stuff the cryptic... do sudoku... thats heaps better
Nah cryptic rules, words are great I tells ya!
Grrrrrr glowsticks... GM did you make that up yourself?
Yep, hence the extreme lameness...
Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2005 6:01 pm
by dust
miser? dunno why tho
Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2005 6:01 pm
by wasp
Geeks are funny because you can laugh at them
Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2005 6:02 pm
by dust
wasp wrote:Geeks are funny because you can laugh at them
you're just intimidated by our brilliance!!
Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2005 6:03 pm
by Brain
[Mod Edit: Removed]
Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2005 6:09 pm
by lilstormer
lynt wrote:cha_chaos wrote:bah! stuff the cryptic... do sudoku... thats heaps better
the lady knows...
there's no trusting the word of a mad bunny though.
I can't believe I don't the answer to Brain's one, apparently it was in the other saturday's Age.
GM you funny bastard!
Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2005 6:14 pm
by cha_chaos
lynt wrote:cha_chaos wrote:bah! stuff the cryptic... do sudoku... thats heaps better
the lady knows...
thats right, i do... (at least with this subject)
Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2005 6:14 pm
by dust
Right i got one.
Inside the embargo pheromones come from an animal (6 letters)
Still haven't cracked the stingy one.
Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2005 6:15 pm
by Brain
[Mod Edit: Removed]
Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2005 6:16 pm
by Brain
[Mod Edit: Removed]
Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2005 6:23 pm
by wasp
dust wrote:wasp wrote:Geeks are funny because you can laugh at them
you're just intimidated by our brilliance!!
shhh.... dont tell anyone, i'm playin it
Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2005 6:26 pm
by dust
Brain wrote:dust wrote:Right i got one.
Inside the embargo pheromones come from an animal (6 letters)
Still haven't cracked the stingy one.
Ooops, couldn't resist.
Easy - gopher.
yeah I know, but its the first time i made one up myself!!
right back to the stingy guy...
Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2005 6:27 pm
by cha_chaos
wasp wrote:Geeks are funny because you can laugh at them
who cares if someones a geek... it doesnt change yourself so what does it matter... your not better or worse... .well u kinda are worse because you compared them with yourself.... meh
Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2005 6:37 pm
by wasp
cha_chaos wrote:wasp wrote:Geeks are funny because you can laugh at them
who cares if someones a geek... it doesnt change yourself so what does it matter... your not better or worse... .well u kinda are worse because you compared them with yourself.... meh
If i was a geek i'd probably know a cute little four letter acronym for that thing dogs do when they tilt their head to the side like; "what you talkin about willis?" and i'd write it here......
Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2005 6:43 pm
by Grania
hmmn.
If it was only 4 letters, I'd say 'mean' (man + e)
but 5?
Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2005 8:17 pm
by DrnknMnky
Radiation!
Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2005 8:20 pm
by DrnknMnky
shit! I didn't see the answer was glowsticks...
Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2005 10:49 pm
by flippo
http://www.biddlecombe.demon.co.uk/puzzles.html
this guy has to be the coolest bloke gettin around these parts.
Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2005 10:13 am
by Brain
[Mod Edit: Removed]
Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2005 10:31 am
by dust
Mornin fellow geeks and geek-ettes.
Cheap eh, yeah good one. Feel stupid now!
Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2005 11:28 am
by lilstormer
morning fellow geeks...
'gis a clue someone?
Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2005 12:12 pm
by Brain
[Mod Edit: Removed]
Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2005 12:53 pm
by lilstormer
Brain wrote:small tempest finishes emergency room (10 letters)
grrrrr still thinking, my brain is fuzzy....
Oh no here comes the hangover... 
Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2005 1:03 pm
by lilstormer
It's lilstormer innit.
I hereby ban crappy home-made clues
Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2005 1:09 pm
by Brain
[Mod Edit: Removed]
Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2005 1:24 pm
by great_magnet
Brain
The attraction was wonderfully received (11 letters)
Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2005 1:27 pm
by dust
Brain.
ok
circle back quietly and break (5 letters)
Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2005 1:27 pm
by Brain
[Mod Edit: Removed]
Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2005 1:32 pm
by lilstormer
Brain wrote:hit Einstein (5 letters)
Did you make this up yourself Brain?
Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2005 1:33 pm
by great_magnet
Brain wrote:great_magnet wrote:Brain
The attraction was wonderfully received (11 letters)
Great magnet!
Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2005 1:37 pm
by Brain
[Mod Edit: Removed]
Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2005 1:51 pm
by lilstormer
Brain wrote:lilstormer wrote:Brain wrote:hit Einstein (5 letters)
Did you make this up yourself Brain?
Ummm...
Why I oughta...
Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2005 1:55 pm
by lucas
dust wrote:circle back quietly and break (5 letters)
Hrm...
Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2005 2:55 pm
by dust
Want a clue? I'm proud of this one, thought of it myself. Might have a new career if I ever get over the design world.
Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2005 4:36 pm
by lilstormer
clue me in dust
meh! not good at cryptic when mmy brain is recovering from boozing
Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2005 4:37 pm
by dust
Having said i'd give a clue, i can't really think of one that doesn't give away the answer.
But I will tell you that it means break (and not break as in rest, break - think waves)