RTE Christmas Crossword

jmbkay

I have this sorted if anyone wants solutions.

Whippersnapper

Is this in the Guide?

jmbkay

Thats the one. Sorry.

vinpaul

Stuck on 18 ac: "Sounds like a goose on the horn" (4) ???K
Would appreciate help to complete this xword :(:(

jmbkay

It's honk.

vinpaul

Thanks JMBKAY.
That finishes that puzzle

bluerosebright

Hi jmbkay,

i have a couple that I am stuck on and would appreciate any help you can offer (even one would be great!) - thanks a million

51d - Friends rise when a hit goes down
59a/35d -Yes no dirt is about the true source behind the news ( I think the second word is 'story')
69a - Mark the spot (think it might be 'smudge')
73a - Such power is a prerequisite at this time
37d - What, 1225 Stateside and no kids in bed? (think it is Christmas Day)

Again, lots there, so even help with one would be appreciated - many thanks!

jmbkay

bluerosebright wrote: »

Hi jmbkay,

i have a couple that I am stuck on and would appreciate any help you can offer (even one would be great!) - thanks a million

51d - Friends rise when a hit goes down
59a/35d -Yes no dirt is about the true source behind the news ( I think the second word is 'story')
69a - Mark the spot (think it might be 'smudge')
73a - Such power is a prerequisite at this time
37d - What, 1225 Stateside and no kids in bed? (think it is Christmas Day)

Again, lots there, so even help with one would be appreciated - many thanks!

51D is clap. 59a/35D is inside story. You're right about smudge. 73a is staying (power) Christmas Day is correct. Glad to help.

vinpaul

Hi jmbkay
Looking at solutions again. I think 51 dn should be SLAP (pals in reverse). You feel it is CLAP. What do you think of my suggestion?
Otherwise all seem to suit. Thanks again

jmbkay

vinpaul wrote: »

Hi jmbkay
Looking at solutions again. I think 51 dn should be SLAP (pals in reverse). You feel it is CLAP. What do you think of my suggestion?
Otherwise all seem to suit. Thanks again

You are right! I looked at it again. I was thinking of people rising and clapping when something is a hit. But of course, friends-pals-hit= slap makes complete sense and is the correct solution. Cheers.

tonythetap

I'm stuck on a few, if anyone can help

12a, 48a, 62a, 64a, 69a, 2d & 57d (Good ?)58d, 10d, 63d

Thanks in advance

DBIreland

Here is what I filled in...

12a, hop
48a, recoil
62a, ocean
64a, road
69a, smudge
2d & 57d (Good ?) cold turkey
58d, clause
10d, spoken (cannot remember why i put this in!!)
63d comet

No guarantees and all that jazz...

tonythetap

DBIreland wrote: »

Here is what I filled in...

12a, hop
48a, recoil
62a, ocean
64a, road
69a, smudge
2d & 57d (Good ?) cold turkey
58d, clause
10d, spoken (cannot remember why i put this in!!)
63d comet

No guarantees and all that jazz...

Many thanks your a star, can you confirm 65d is AEON?
Don't know how I missed some of them

DBIreland

tonythetap wrote: »

Many thanks your a star, can you confirm 65d is AEON?
Don't know how I missed some of them

I have AEON too

Tiercel Dave

12a I have 'lap'.

HOOL75

Brain is on a go-slow today. Could I ask for some help with the following please?

1d
2d
5d
7d
9d
17d
19d
22d
34d
36d
45d
50d
57d

13a
14a
16a
20a
21a
24a
29a
32a
33/40a
38a
41a
43a
46a
54a
57a
64a
71a
72a

:o

tonythetap

Tiercel Dave wrote: »

12a I have 'lap'.

Well I think hop is correct
"roo" I think refers to kangaroo and they hop, which is a type of dance

HOOL75

Would the "roo" refer to Rooney having lap dances?

Tiercel Dave

HOOL75 wrote: »

Would the "roo" refer to Rooney having lap dances?

That's my thinking! But hop is more 'pc'! Dave

jmbkay

Tiercel Dave wrote: »

That's my thinking! But hop is more 'pc'! Dave

+1!

jmbkay

HOOL75 wrote: »

Brain is on a go-slow today. Could I ask for some help with the following please?

1d HOGMANAY
2d COLD
5d BY HIMSELF
7d OUST
9d IDEAS
17d HOLSTER
19d BINGO
22d TO LET
34d AMERICA
36d DANCER
45d YEARNED
50d ACHE
57d TURKEY

13a SACKED
14a MODELS
16a RIGHT
20a STASH
21a NOTES
24a INSULT
29a YULE LOG
32a PACINO
33/40a CATS EYES
38a IRS
41a
43a
46a
54a
57a
64a
71a
72a PAWNBROKER



:o

That's a good start for you. I'll leave the rest for when your brain gets back in gear!

HOOL75

Thanks so much jmbkay, I really appreciate it. Down to 3 now - will look at it again tomorrow!

HOOL75

I'm still completely stuck on 46, 57 & 66 across

Tiercel Dave

46a, ewer, 57a, tact & 66a, ocelot! Dave

HOOL75

Thank you so much!

winnie51

can anyone help with the following

34d, 50d,54a

Tiercel Dave

Hi Winnie, 34d, america, 50d, ache & 54a cellist! If you win I'll send on me address! Dave