tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195377761774996603.post7926269396542054117..comments2024-03-29T14:06:09.156+05:30Comments on THE HINDU CROSSWORD CORNER: No 12271, Thursday 22 Mar 2018, GridmanCol_Gopinathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06166793743790376031noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195377761774996603.post-50921321679962564252018-03-23T13:08:33.002+05:302018-03-23T13:08:33.002+05:301a: dipolomat – diploma(award)+t(model)
2a: rookie...1a: dipolomat – diploma(award)+t(model)<br />2a: rookie – rook(bird)+ie<br />9a: jailbird – j(a̷i̷l̷)+(alibi*)+ r(o̷a̷)d<br />10a: stoner – (onset*)+r(i̷o̷u̷t̷u̷s̷)<br />12a: cast(dd)<br />13a: penologist – pen(write)+o(l̷d̷)+logist(one …..science)<br />15a: fabler – f(i̷n̷e̷)+abler(mo…..nt)<br />17a: bosun – bo(-n+s)u(-s+n), bonus (with poles n&s switched)<br />20a: crook – c(a̷s̷t̷l̷e̷)+rook(castle in chess)<br />24a: camera team – came(arrived)+{ar(tist)<=}+(mate*)<br />27a: iota (T<=)<br />29a: escape – esc(key)+ape(animal)<br />30a: stripper – s(o̷u̷t̷h̷e̷r̷n̷)+tripper(hol……er)<br />31a: malady – mala(d)y<br />32a: brakeman: {banker + ma(n)}*<br /><br />1d: deject – de+j(u̷v̷e̷n̷i̷l̷)e+ct<br />3d: orbs(acronym)<br />6d: outdo – out(away) + do (party)<br />8d: - earn tons – (resonant)*<br />14d: dark – d + ark(boat)<br />16d: locate – (col<=)+at+(f̷e̷n̷c̷)e<br />17d: brim(cd)<br />18d: ice cream – ice(~eye – I)+scream(yell)<br />19d: cosmical – {co(s)mical}, zany – comical<br />23d: matron – {tr(on)am*}<br />25d: rapid – (r+paid*)<br />26d: actor – (factor – f)<br />28d: sink (dd)<br /><br />Dr. Krishnamoorthy. A, Vellorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10308797650350658668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195377761774996603.post-76197355786834761932018-03-22T23:01:28.111+05:302018-03-22T23:01:28.111+05:30I read the Tamil original as well (given by CV) an...I read the Tamil original as well (given by CV) and one more by the same author. The translation was a tough job, but was done exceedingly well. I mean, it was as good as reading the original.Padmanabhanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06278629397479779173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195377761774996603.post-15315073760252780582018-03-22T22:55:50.087+05:302018-03-22T22:55:50.087+05:30I think most setters in THC follow Ximeanian princ...I think most setters in THC follow Ximeanian principles..as do most in the Times..only in Guardian we see Libertarian clues ( rarely in THC.<br />.Brooklyn being a rare clue)Vasanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032858551414707310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195377761774996603.post-87887795996489535002018-03-22T22:48:42.991+05:302018-03-22T22:48:42.991+05:30I recently read CV Sir's transalation of a Tam...I recently read CV Sir's transalation of a Tamil story..a beautiful..beautiful story..Vasanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032858551414707310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195377761774996603.post-68911848577456591622018-03-22T22:43:54.943+05:302018-03-22T22:43:54.943+05:30MB in his elements!MB in his elements!Vasanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032858551414707310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195377761774996603.post-53937497970946665932018-03-22T22:41:52.109+05:302018-03-22T22:41:52.109+05:30Would love to see some "unconventional" ...Would love to see some "unconventional" clues from Dr. XVasanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032858551414707310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195377761774996603.post-70324359478101197752018-03-22T22:40:02.083+05:302018-03-22T22:40:02.083+05:30Wow!👍👍👍Wow!👍👍👍Vasanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032858551414707310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195377761774996603.post-11653702389631940072018-03-22T22:39:05.865+05:302018-03-22T22:39:05.865+05:30That is very nice to read. My target for this year...That is very nice to read. My target for this year to read Tamil literature..a wish my late father who passed away recently(he was a student of Tamil literature) desired.Vasanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032858551414707310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195377761774996603.post-78562182121408886622018-03-22T22:26:25.281+05:302018-03-22T22:26:25.281+05:30You may remember Srinivasan (DS) who was a fairly ...You may remember Srinivasan (DS) who was a fairly regular visitor to our blog some time back. He is very much interested in Tamil literature and keeps forwarding to me whatever he finds interesting incl. old Tamil poems, some very rare.Padmanabhanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06278629397479779173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195377761774996603.post-80038702097010487832018-03-22T22:23:12.151+05:302018-03-22T22:23:12.151+05:30I read a wide variety of Tamil books- some religio...I read a wide variety of Tamil books- some religious, Some from a lending library- various authors like Sujatha, some passed on to me by CV ( really choice ones)<br />The religious reading is more of poems with commentary- most enjoyable. I feel sorry that my children also miss the pleasure of reading Tamil poems, educative as well as enjoyable.Padmanabhanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06278629397479779173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195377761774996603.post-21701593756941910552018-03-22T22:15:41.324+05:302018-03-22T22:15:41.324+05:30Of course we do miss crossword unclued's regul...Of course we do miss crossword unclued's regular posts..Schuchi are you listening?Vasanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032858551414707310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195377761774996603.post-91824286472503184882018-03-22T22:12:38.349+05:302018-03-22T22:12:38.349+05:30I am learning Tamil..learning reading..quite diffi...I am learning Tamil..learning reading..quite difficult..but what a language!Vasanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032858551414707310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195377761774996603.post-90447598895615218792018-03-22T22:11:14.651+05:302018-03-22T22:11:14.651+05:30Unconventional clues, once in a while are, I think...Unconventional clues, once in a while are, I think definitely welcome. Key being "once in a while". The question mark should certainly have succeeded this clue. Not that it is tough at all in any way, but still should have been there to indicate to solver that something different is being done. Satyen Nabarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11793151996440495885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195377761774996603.post-72544116124894385512018-03-22T22:10:46.889+05:302018-03-22T22:10:46.889+05:30Which Tamil books are you reading?Which Tamil books are you reading?Vasanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032858551414707310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195377761774996603.post-31049584931773644292018-03-22T22:09:36.934+05:302018-03-22T22:09:36.934+05:30Great Paddy. Your plate is full. I think you shoul...Great Paddy. Your plate is full. I think you should have a look into Times for Times & if time permits Fifteen Squared.Vasanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032858551414707310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195377761774996603.post-35440781961954815772018-03-22T21:58:04.418+05:302018-03-22T21:58:04.418+05:30Blog- Only THCC and occasionally 1 across
CW- THC,...Blog- Only THCC and occasionally 1 across<br />CW- THC,a couple of quick CW(Guardian and DC) ET- I miss a few days, but I try to do it.<br />I am more into reading books, nowadays a bit of Tamil as well.<br />I miss CW unclued mails.Padmanabhanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06278629397479779173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195377761774996603.post-50764117619375129292018-03-22T21:54:00.837+05:302018-03-22T21:54:00.837+05:30You are right MB.You are right MB.Padmanabhanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06278629397479779173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195377761774996603.post-56701466812880439372018-03-22T21:50:09.318+05:302018-03-22T21:50:09.318+05:30Which crosswords you solve?Which blogs/fb groups y...Which crosswords you solve?Which blogs/fb groups you read?Vasanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032858551414707310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195377761774996603.post-53271034425002071662018-03-22T21:47:48.962+05:302018-03-22T21:47:48.962+05:30CCS:Cryptic Crossword SocietyCCS:Cryptic Crossword SocietyVasanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032858551414707310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195377761774996603.post-77967999465523587532018-03-22T21:45:52.119+05:302018-03-22T21:45:52.119+05:30There is also FB group:1Across, CCS & CCS Devn...There is also FB group:1Across, CCS & CCS Devnagri. In particular 1 Across which publishes some great puzzles and clues. Vasanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032858551414707310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195377761774996603.post-50644944398507466642018-03-22T21:39:53.502+05:302018-03-22T21:39:53.502+05:30Of course I didn't mention this blog of which ...Of course I didn't mention this blog of which we are an integral part. There you are...my commitment to cryptic crosswords.Vasanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032858551414707310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195377761774996603.post-59406394339230538672018-03-22T21:35:27.078+05:302018-03-22T21:35:27.078+05:30Didn't solve today being a particular hectic d...Didn't solve today being a particular hectic day..my day starts eith THC..and Guardian next..if I get time, Independent & ET..on a really good day(read free)..FT also...reading fifteen squared & Times for Times is compulsory.Vasanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032858551414707310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195377761774996603.post-87046694899632841112018-03-22T21:31:40.847+05:302018-03-22T21:31:40.847+05:30Prasad:I think elission applies to definition incl...Prasad:I think elission applies to definition inclusive of wp..or def and wpVasanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032858551414707310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195377761774996603.post-69435184879611619462018-03-22T18:36:55.469+05:302018-03-22T18:36:55.469+05:30I think enu should be (5,8)I think enu should be (5,8)Mukundala Balasubramanyamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10778248287813410500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195377761774996603.post-30370074550432390962018-03-22T17:44:02.623+05:302018-03-22T17:44:02.623+05:30There you are!There you are!Padmanabhanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06278629397479779173noreply@blogger.com