Crossword Thread

[deptfordmarmoset]

I thought up a few clues, and I thought that one would be easy for you.

I have not tried to think up crossword clues before.

Yes, it's like a secret code that only you understand...so far, he adds optimistically.

 

[Speicher]

Yes, it's like a secret code that only you understand...so far, he adds optimistically.

Yes, that is probably correct. It means that you would probably not understand the other clues that I devised.

 

[Speicher]

Try this one then:

We've got a long way to go yet, and there is a cross wind. (7)

Btw both my clues are cycling related, in case you were wondering.

 

[Speicher]

@Rockymountain

It is no good just lurking on this thread, you ought to join in!

 

[Speicher]

If you cannot solve my clues, I am sure you could think up some of your own.

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

If you cannot solve my clues, I am sure you could think up some of your own.

When I can't get your first clue, a second one I can't get isn't much of a consolation

 

[Speicher]

See, he is getting ready for the steep ascent. (7)

Another clue for my first clue then - Nairo Quintana would be inclined to know the answer.

 

[Speicher]

Is it 'climber' C....limber????

Correct! "getting ready" = limber up

 

[ASC1951]

Try this one then:

We've got a long way to go yet, and there is a cross wind. (7).

Echelon?

 

[Speicher]

Echelon?

Correct!

 

[Aperitif]

Win the prizemoney in this continental road race, and you might be feeling out of a job. (4,6)

 

[Speicher]

Win the prizemoney in this continental road race, and you might be feeling out of a job. (4,6)

Are you sure it isn't (4,7)?

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

Win the prizemoney in this continental road race, and you might be feeling out of a job. (4,6)

Ah, gone are the days when the unemployed used to get a Giro!

 

[Aperitif]

Ah, gone are the days when the unemployed used to get a Giro!

People unemployed a while ago would know the answer though. Gone are the days when ships fired 'broadsides' too, but the memory lingers on!
Giro (4) Cheque(6)

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

People unemployed a while ago would know the answer though. Gone are the days when ships fired 'broadsides' too, but the memory lingers on!
Giro (4) Cheque(6)

If only the Czechs had a Giro.

Meanwhile, I can't find my crossword hat....