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22d. Discuss verbally and heartily the diver’s equipment (5) - not sure what is the role of "and" in the clue. Link word is usually placed between the definition and the wordplay, not within the fodder itself.
To quote the setter Azed (who in turn is summarizing Ximenes): A good cryptic clue contains three elements: 1. a precise definition 2. a fair subsidiary indication 3. nothing else
I would clue it as something like 22d. Heartily discuss Cubans' diving equipment (5)
8d & 16a. He’ll investigate the case of the expensive pen and the evergreen tree soundly (6,4) PARKER PYNE, where PARKER is an expensive pen and PYNE is a HP of PINE (evergreen tree). PARKER PYNE is a fictional detective in Agatha Christie stories.
12A KARAT [DD] - Karat is a measure of purity of Gold/weight of gems, Brinda and Prakash Karat are Marxist politicians of the CPI(M).
If the primary theme of the CW is Agatha Christie detectives, perhaps the secondary theme is notable Indians, such as Chetan Sharma, Neeraj Chopra, Priyanka Chopra (of Quantico), Brinda and Prakash Karat, etc. and maybe one or two left to be solved.
Pandurang Mahadev Bapat, popularly known as Senapati Bapat, was a figure in the Indian independence movement. He acquired the title of Senapati, meaning commander in chief.
I really appreciate it that Charlie Chopra has smoothly come into the discussion :) given that just 1 episode has been released, and she's been created by an Indian film-maker (but for adaptations of Agatha Christie stories)
I really appreciate it that Charlie Chopra has smoothly come into the discussion :) given that just 1 episode has been released, and she's been created by an Indian film-maker (but for adaptations of Agatha Christie stories)
17 dn Reversal was meant to be a Spoonerism of Several. My understanding is that Spoonerism can be applied on the pronunciation, need not strictly follow the spelling
Spoonerism can be applied on the pronunciation, but the phonemes must be the same between the original pronunciation and the spoonerism. IMO the spoonerism of "several" is "revesal" and not "reversal".
2d HAT-TRICK
ReplyDelete3d REPOT - transplant {trope*}
15d PRAGMATIC - sensible {cat pig ram*}
What is the anno for 2D? Is it a GK type clue?
DeleteLet's let Ramesh or Gemini explain first. Else I'll tell the intent in a bit
Delete2D. GK. Pioneered = inventor of a new idea. Rather it happened for the first time
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ReplyDelete2D. Hat trick
ReplyDelete14A: CLAMMIEST..met+claims*
ReplyDeleteQ5D: PRAGMATIC ..cat+pig+ram*
9D:FLEET..T
Replacement for Pragmatic..
Delete25A: T(EN)(E)<T
Clammiest is 25ac
DeleteTenet is 26ac
Delete9d: FLEET (T)
ReplyDelete15D: PRAGMATIC {CAT+PIG+RAM}*
21D: NATURE (alternate letters from fear but trains)<--
14A : RECAPS key raps Spooner
ReplyDelete15D: PRAGMATIC cat pig ram*
25A: CLAMMIEST met claims*
9D. Fleet.( T)
ReplyDelete26D. Indus= River
ReplyDeleteHi Gemini, you may want to re-do this one
ReplyDeleteI gave up. Others may try
DeleteREPLACEMENTS:
ReplyDelete22D: SCUBA {disCUss}{verBAlly}
14a: RECAPS Spoonerism of {KEY}{RAPS}
22d. Discuss verbally and heartily the diver’s equipment (5) - not sure what is the role of "and" in the clue. Link word is usually placed between the definition and the wordplay, not within the fodder itself.
DeleteOh. The "and" was for readability of the clue. Is it disallowed / discouraged?
DeleteIMO for this clue the link word usage is not fair, because
Delete"Discuss verbally and heartily" parses into {(-di)SCU(-ss)}{(-ver)BA(-lly)}{(-a)N(-d)} = SCUBAN
Would this be ok? 🙂
Delete22d. Discuss verbally & heartily the diver’s equipment (5)
To quote the setter Azed (who in turn is summarizing Ximenes):
DeleteA good cryptic clue contains three elements:
1. a precise definition
2. a fair subsidiary indication
3. nothing else
I would clue it as something like
22d. Heartily discuss Cubans' diving equipment (5)
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ReplyDelete11A- Tidal- T(ID)AL.
ReplyDeleteShort speech- Talk- K
8d & 16a. He’ll investigate the case of the expensive pen and the evergreen tree soundly (6,4) PARKER PYNE, where PARKER is an expensive pen and PYNE is a HP of PINE (evergreen tree). PARKER PYNE is a fictional detective in Agatha Christie stories.
ReplyDelete12A KARAT [DD] - Karat is a measure of purity of Gold/weight of gems, Brinda and Prakash Karat are Marxist politicians of the CPI(M).
Do I get an extra answer, considering 8D and 16A are combined into one?
DeleteI think we can allow, though Colonel decides the rules
DeleteI'll take 17D REVERSAL (a setback), though I'm scratching my head on the anno. Something to do with many Reverends.
DeleteProbably what is meant is-
DeleteRevers A L
L= many. But A's placement is odd.
The intended anno is different
DeleteNo
Delete24D- Stir up- Stirrup- R. Def. is Foment trouble.
ReplyDelete7d REDUCE: undo oxidation
ReplyDeleteRED: crimson. UCE~use( purpose)
29 a hercule poirot.
ReplyDeleteher clue* p (oir*)ot
28 ac scrappier. SC rap(p)ier.rapier-sword
The anno for Poirot is a bit off
DeleteSorry, my mistake. You are right. I had set this grid some time ago, so I need to refresh on the annos
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ReplyDelete1A CHARLIE CHOPRA
ReplyDelete(charlie) from chaplin
and (chopra) from neeraj -> indian athlete
charlie chopra is a series based on agatha christie novel
I am really happy that you cracked this clue and explained it well :)
Delete18d QUANTICO
Deleteamerican tv series with indian lead (priyanka)
@ghaza I looked at others answers that had something to do with Agatha Christie. And then figured it out.
DeleteThat's wonderful :)
Delete26 ac tapti acrostic
ReplyDelete19a. JANE: an ordinary girl ( plain Jane)
ReplyDelete29a HERCULE POIROT = He solved
ReplyDeleteHER = Woman's
CULE = Anagram
of clue
POT = ,Urn with ROI rearranged
26d TAPTI Acronym
26d TAPTI
9d FLEET = Quick
stiFLE ETymology
2
Anno for Tapti ?
Delete@Gemini
DeleteAs already answered it's an acrostic clue.
26d River That Always Passes Through India first (5)
Oh. Tx. Brainfog
Delete28a SCRAPPIER: untidier
ReplyDeleteSC( supreme Court) RAP(P)IER
Rapier: swordP for quietly
If the primary theme of the CW is Agatha Christie detectives, perhaps the secondary theme is notable Indians, such as Chetan Sharma, Neeraj Chopra, Priyanka Chopra (of Quantico), Brinda and Prakash Karat, etc. and maybe one or two left to be solved.
ReplyDelete13a CARBUNCLE: gem
ReplyDeleteCar: Rolls( Royce)
Bun: roll
Cle: half the role(circle- cir)
Hmm. I took it as C from about and le from half of role
Delete5d CALTROPS: creepers
ReplyDeleteCrops : produce
Alt: key
C(ALT)ROPS
Nice solves, Rajashri!
Delete6d OUTRUNNER
ReplyDelete(DD)
attendant who runs in front of carriage
the dog that leads in a team of dogs
All done?
ReplyDelete10A ANTIPODAL. NZ and Spain are diametrically opposite to each other.
ReplyDeleteAnno?
Delete(Adoption+L)*
DeleteWhat is the role of "without fail" in the clue?
DeleteShould I explain, or would someone like to refine the anno?
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DeleteThanks Economizer for the secondary theme, I certainly hadn't noticed it. Kudos to you.
ReplyDeleteRegarding the primary theme: I prefer to call them Agatha Christie mystery solvers. Is it valid to call them detectives?
ReplyDeleteI think still to be done:
ReplyDelete20a, 27a, 23d
Many of my comments are getting lost / deleted
ReplyDeleteSame. I think it is "intern season" at Blogger HQ. Systems not working as expected.
DeletePending across 20, 27
ReplyDelete4D also open
Delete23D open
DeleteAnd 23dn
DeleteLet's also list all the primary theme answers (once they have come in)
ReplyDeleteAlso 23D
ReplyDeleteAnnos not yet completed 10ac, 17dn
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Delete17D REVERSAL=setback
Deletemany= several
REVERENDS = R
(SEVERAL+R)*
(Adoption + L)* does not give antipodal.
DeleteIf anno for 17D is indeed {SEVERAL}{R}* => REVERSAL, then which word serves as the anagram indicator?
Delete4d INDICT: charge
ReplyDeleteShow: indicate
a, tail: e are to be removed( stolen)
We are left with INDICT
Sathia Sir, castle isn't the right answer. It won't fit with the crossing for 27ac
ReplyDeleteReading the clue today, as a neutral observer, I think this clue is unfair towards some solvers
ReplyDeleteYes, that's the answer
ReplyDeleteI had thought of it as Quin is 4/7 of quintal. 57% of 100kg for quintal is 57kg
ReplyDeleteBut he is B'h'agat (Singh)
ReplyDeleteI am seeing Quintal as both 100 pounds and 100 kgs in different online dictionaries
ReplyDeleteI accept the brick-bat. Looking back, I agree. Shouldn't have clued it like this
ReplyDeleteMy answer is different
ReplyDelete27a BAPAT (SENAPATI) - CD?
ReplyDeletecommander in chief - senapati
Yes !!
ReplyDeletePandurang Mahadev Bapat, popularly known as Senapati Bapat, was a figure in the Indian independence movement. He acquired the title of Senapati, meaning commander in chief.
ReplyDeleteOnly 23dn left
ReplyDeleteMARPLE - Agatha Christie's Marple
Delete<={el}{pram}
Miss Marple of Agatha Christie fame!
ReplyDelete(MARP)(LE)=<
Both El (The Spanish) and Pram (Stoller) return
:)
ReplyDeleteAll clues solved
ReplyDeleteShould I tell the intended annos for 10ac and 17dn now?
ReplyDeletePlease
Delete10AC If you intended ADOPTION+L is the anagram, I am afraid O is excess and A is short, unless I am missing something.
DeleteParker Pine.Mr.Quin. Hercule Poirot (My fav.with his moustache and 'foreign accent').Charlie Chopra are some of the theme words.
ReplyDelete23D MARPLE; (EL PRAM)<=; Looked up to see this as anther Agathe Christie TV serial
ReplyDeleteSomeone add Miss Marple's first name, please
ReplyDeleteYes, I have left out Jane.
DeleteI really appreciate it that Charlie Chopra has smoothly come into the discussion :) given that just 1 episode has been released, and she's been created by an Indian film-maker (but for adaptations of Agatha Christie stories)
ReplyDeleteI really appreciate it that Charlie Chopra has smoothly come into the discussion :) given that just 1 episode has been released, and she's been created by an Indian film-maker (but for adaptations of Agatha Christie stories)
ReplyDeleteYou can now give the correct annos for 10A & 17D
ReplyDelete17 dn Reversal was meant to be a Spoonerism of Several. My understanding is that Spoonerism can be applied on the pronunciation, need not strictly follow the spelling
ReplyDeleteSpoonerism can be applied on the pronunciation, but the phonemes must be the same between the original pronunciation and the spoonerism. IMO the spoonerism of "several" is "revesal" and not "reversal".
Delete10ac Antipodal has 2 mistakes. I'm kicking myself now. I thought I was checking better.
ReplyDeleteWithout indicates an "o" is extra in the anagram fodder. Fail is the anind.
ReplyDeleteAn "a" is short
ReplyDeleteThanks for the special Ghaza
ReplyDeleteThank you everyone who spent time on this puzzle
ReplyDelete