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RTE Christmas Crossword

  • 26-12-2010 7:37pm
    #1
    jmbkay
    Registered Users Posts: 376 ✭✭


    I have this sorted if anyone wants solutions.


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  • #2
    Whippersnapper
    Registered Users Posts: 598 ✭✭✭Whippersnapper


    Is this in the Guide?


  • #3
    jmbkay
    Registered Users Posts: 376 ✭✭jmbkay


    Thats the one. Sorry.


  • #4
    vinpaul
    Registered Users Posts: 363 ✭✭vinpaul


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


  • #5
    jmbkay
    Registered Users Posts: 376 ✭✭jmbkay


    It's honk.


  • #6
    vinpaul
    Registered Users Posts: 363 ✭✭vinpaul


    Thanks JMBKAY.
    That finishes that puzzle


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  • #7
    bluerosebright
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12 ✭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 :o

    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!


  • #8
    jmbkay
    Registered Users Posts: 376 ✭✭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 :o

    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.


  • #9
    vinpaul
    Registered Users Posts: 363 ✭✭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


  • #10
    jmbkay
    Registered Users Posts: 376 ✭✭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.


  • #11
    tonythetap
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ✭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


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  • #12
    DBIreland
    Registered Users Posts: 635 ✭✭✭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...


  • #13
    tonythetap
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ✭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


  • #14
    DBIreland
    Registered Users Posts: 635 ✭✭✭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


  • #15
    Tiercel Dave
    Registered Users Posts: 797 ✭✭✭Tiercel Dave


    12a I have 'lap'.


  • #16
    HOOL75
    Registered Users Posts: 38 ✭HOOL75


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

    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:o


  • #17
    tonythetap
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ✭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


  • #18
    HOOL75
    Registered Users Posts: 38 ✭HOOL75


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


  • #19
    Tiercel Dave
    Registered Users Posts: 797 ✭✭✭Tiercel Dave


    HOOL75 wrote: »
    Would the "roo" refer to Rooney having lap dances?
    That's my thinking! But hop is more 'pc'! Dave


  • #20
    jmbkay
    Registered Users Posts: 376 ✭✭jmbkay


    Tiercel Dave wrote: »
    That's my thinking! But hop is more 'pc'! Dave

    +1!


  • #21
    jmbkay
    Registered Users Posts: 376 ✭✭jmbkay


    HOOL75 wrote: »
    Brain is on a go-slow today. Could I ask for some help with the following please? :o

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


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  • #22
    HOOL75
    Registered Users Posts: 38 ✭HOOL75


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


  • #23
    HOOL75
    Registered Users Posts: 38 ✭HOOL75


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


  • #24
    Tiercel Dave
    Registered Users Posts: 797 ✭✭✭Tiercel Dave


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


  • #25
    HOOL75
    Registered Users Posts: 38 ✭HOOL75


    Thank you so much!


  • #26
    winnie51
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1 ✭winnie51


    can anyone help with the following

    34d, 50d,54a


  • #27
    Tiercel Dave
    Registered Users Posts: 797 ✭✭✭Tiercel Dave


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


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