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1A. BAN (prohibit) + DA (lawyer) + ID (license) = BAND AID = temporary measure 9A. COCO (companies) + A (first letter of advertiser) = COCOA = chocolate 10A. POLIC (the authorities = police, minus the last letter) around "arab" = PARABOLIC = trajectory of a missile
After looking up some definitions I am myself uncertain now. I have used OM and AUM in 2 clues in this puzzle as "prayer" - I was taught growing up in India that you say OM while praying. Whether that means it is a prayer or it is only part of a prayer, I am less certain. Spiritually I believe that OM alone can be said as a prayer. Whether that is lexically accurate per various dictionaries seems to be up for debate.
5d TORN (T) = Unsure 25a ITEMISES (I IT SEEMS)* I = Economiser 29a MODESTY = Sober (MO)(DE)(ST)(Y) OM reversed Oof in Spanish is DE Holy man : ST First letter Y from yoga
It is surprisingly hard to write a fair clue for the more common meanings of this word without having CONSISTS OF or CONSISTS WITH in the grid. I had to go with the more obscure definition of train sets.
I couldn't get it when i first saw the movie "unstoppable" (Recommend anyone who likes a thriller). But pls remember that thc and this blog are more of British English OED and little sprinkle with common usage. Any US usage should be indicated, if its not listed in OED.
sorry Economizer. unable to attempt your grid. Only Sunday special / special grids not appearing in my laptop. I can able to see only comments. let me explore this crux and resolve . Happy Sunday.
Re: spoonerism, I'm pretty sure the spelling can change in this clue type as long as the pronunciation is the same after exchanging the starting sounds of the two parts.
Re: Warmth = Pity...they are not directly listed in Chambers as synonyms. However, they both have a shared meaning of sympathy. I took liberties with this one. Will be more careful in future.
It is a more obscure meaning of the term. See my comment @ 11:57 where I explain why I had to do that. Initially I included the word thinking it would be rather easy to clue. I was mistaken.
You can find a reference for this meaning here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Train#:~:text=A%20collection%20of%20rail%20vehicles,Zephyr)%20is%20called%20a%20trainset.
They are both non-standard anagrinds. My thinking was that "stale" as an adjective implies that something is off or not quite right in the noun. Similarly, childish as an adjective implies misbehaviour, truancy, etc. Do you think they work well?
Perhaps "rotten" would be a better anagrind for "snack" than "stale". I think "stale" implies that food is not fresh. However "rotten" implies a stronger, irreversible change of food from edible to inedible.
IMHO they don't work well. While "off", "rotten" are valid anagrinds indicating something is bad, I don't think you can use all their synonyms as anagrinds. Similarlly, "unruly" is a valid anagrind and a child may be unruly, but just by that I wouldn't use "childish" as an anagrind. Just my 2p.
Doubt about 13D (ADDICTIONS) What is the def? If it is "like gambling and alcoholism" there seems to be a part-of-speech mismatch. "Like gambling and alcoholism" would translate to ADDICTIVE and not ADDICTIONS right?
I had intended "like" to mean "for example", but I can see how it can be interpreted as meaning "having the characteristics of". There is some ambiguity there which affects the precision of the definition.
I don't know how to put it.i am a plastic surgeon conducting state conference of AP and TELANGANA in October.can I request anyone to make a crossword using medical or plastic surgery words for the conference to encourage younger surgeons to take up crosswords.my cell no is 9642187320.
Good idea doctor. One of the seniors in the group might come to your help. But first they should know the nuances of solving cryptic crosswords. I doubt how many would.
@DrBhanuMurthy you have certainly asked in the right place, as there are many setters visiting this blog. I personally do not feel up to the task but I hope Col. and others may be able to connect you to the right person.
Economizer does it usually. I am gonna try it on his grid as an amateur. Mostly nice and easy clues. Upload was below par. Changes was a good one. Setter didn't have to accept all the suggestions made in the blog. No need to be defensive or facetious. A very nice, although easy, puzzle! 👌👍
A few weeks ago you had asked me about my health, to which I had responded saying I have listed some of my conditions in a crossword. More concretely: I am seeking 5A for 1D, 4D, 13D, 18A, 21D...it is hardly an exhaustive list. I am sure I can fill more grids with problems. However I don't want any 26D!
Although I had not intended on setting a thematic grid, it spontaneously happened through word-association as I filled in the blanks.
Came here very late at 9.30. Enjoyed the crossword and the comments here. Wishing Economiser the best of health. One suggestion if i may is to come out of 4D. All others are managable. Expecting more of such
Economiser, my Guru used to say, ' Be a smile millionaire' . In front of the mirror, we can pull our lips from either side to create a smile. And then make that a habit. Smiles will take one miles away from all negative thoughts. Positive affirmations help. Eyes can be focused at the centre point of the Eyebrow, often called the third eye, which is the seat of will power. With the closed eyes we can mentally affirm " I am healthy, I am well" We can see that happen.
5A: THERAPY...T+HER+PAY*
ReplyDelete27A; INCOGNITO...gin+tonic+o*
Delete2D: NICK NACKS...NICK SNACK*
DeleteWell solved Nagendra Prasad. INCOGNITO is one of my favourite setters.
Delete14A. Inch= move slowly closer
ReplyDeleteIn= India
ch= china
24D. Lucid= sober
ReplyDeleteL= student
U= University
Cid= detective
6d EMBARGO - boycott
ReplyDelete{rage mob*}
7d ATLAS - book of maps
{at}{LA}{s}
6D. Embargo= boycott
ReplyDeleteRage, mob anagram
Agitatess is anagrind
Already solved by RK @ 10:33. You can attempt another.
Delete8d YACHTS - racers
ReplyDelete{<=stay} around {ch}
30a: SAMOSA (Acrostic)
ReplyDelete4D: DEPRESSION (PERSON+DIES)*
6D: EMBARGO (RAGE+MOB)*
Please check 30A. 6D has already been solved @10:33.
Delete1A. BAN (prohibit) + DA (lawyer) + ID (license) = BAND AID = temporary measure
ReplyDelete9A. COCO (companies) + A (first letter of advertiser) = COCOA = chocolate
10A. POLIC (the authorities = police, minus the last letter) around "arab" = PARABOLIC = trajectory of a missile
Nice work, Rajan.
Delete28A. Lakes= pools
ReplyDeleteWild kale= lake+ s( mall).
Substitute for 6D
Well solved, Gemini.
DeleteVery enjoyable grid, Economizer.
ReplyDeleteThank you Rajan.
DeleteCORRECTION: clue for 18a should read
ReplyDelete18a. Quiet half-sister gets casually cosy around hospital for mental illness (9)
Was wondering about that - whether about is doing double duty.
DeleteYes, unfortunately I only caught the issue after Col. published the grid today.
Delete9a COCOA: chocolate
ReplyDeleteCo Co: companies
Top advertiser: a
9A solved by Rajan @10:50.
Delete11a PONDERED
ReplyDelete(p)(on)(der)(ed)
def: considered
3d AWAKEN
Delete(a)(wake)(n)
funeral service = wake
noon = n
def: open ones eyes
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ReplyDelete18a PSYCHOSIS: mental illness
ReplyDeleteP:quiet
Cosy* around hospital: SYC(H)O
Sis: half sister
Around doing double duty as both anagram indicator and container?
DeleteYes, the clue as published is incorrect. I have given a correction (see my comment at 10:51).
Delete21D AUTISM (SIT << inside AUM (prayer)), def = a condition starting in childhood
ReplyDelete16D KEEPSAKES (def = souvenirs, spoonerism = seep cakes i.e. drain candies)
19D CHANGES (def = turns, CHANCES = stumbles upon with Girl (G) replacing C(cocaine)
Thanks for the Sunday special, Col and Economizer
Thank you for solving, Ramki!
DeleteIs 'Aum' a prayer or a chant? (Of course part of prayer)
DeleteVariant of Om
DeleteFrom Free dictionary...
DeleteAum (ōm)
n. Hinduism & Buddhism
Variant of Om.
After looking up some definitions I am myself uncertain now. I have used OM and AUM in 2 clues in this puzzle as "prayer" - I was taught growing up in India that you say OM while praying. Whether that means it is a prayer or it is only part of a prayer, I am less certain. Spiritually I believe that OM alone can be said as a prayer. Whether that is lexically accurate per various dictionaries seems to be up for debate.
DeleteI have researched and found that 3 THC setters have in the past used "prayer" = OM. They are: Buzzer, Avtaar and Exa.
Delete12a: PRESET: default
ReplyDeletePester*
23a : UPLOAD: transfer files
ReplyDeleteU: university
P( provided) L( student) O( over) A(a) D(day)
23a is a replacement for 9a.
ReplyDeleteThanks for solving, AJ.
Delete15A UPA leader - U
ReplyDeleteunfairly(anagrind) - booked*
aboard(containment) steamer - SS
(U)(S(ED BOOK)S)
for old writings - USED BOOKS
26D Warmth - PITY
ReplyDeleteat the bottom of CHASM - PIT
is UNKNOWN - Y
29A Virtue - MODESTY
ReplyDeleteof Spanish - DE
holy MAN’S - ST
yoga starting - Y
after Westward Prayer - OM<=
Good solves, and good annotations, RP.
DeleteThanks @economizer for a nice puzzle!
ReplyDeleteEight clues remaining to be annotated
ReplyDeleteAcross: 20, 25
Down: 1, 3, 5, 13, 17, 22
Economizer, i could' economize'my time ..-)
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DeleteCame late. Mostly solved. So not posting.
ReplyDeleteEcomomizer - Good grid. Fun.
Under 20 mins to solve.
Thanx.
🙂
Thank you Gowri. I hope the next edition will keep you guessing longer.
Delete28- Lakes- (Lake)*S. Def.- Pools
ReplyDelete30A- Samosas- Acrostic & Lit
22D- Emblem- Image= Em(BL)em
BL from dumb animal tails inside (Meme)*
Lakes was solved by Gemini @10:51. The other two are correct.
DeleteSAMOSAS is my clue-of-the-day!
DeleteThanks! I was proud of getting &lit for that clue.
DeleteMostly solved & already posted by others.
ReplyDelete5d TORN (T) = Unsure
ReplyDelete25a ITEMISES (I IT SEEMS)*
I = Economiser
29a MODESTY = Sober
(MO)(DE)(ST)(Y)
OM reversed
Oof in Spanish is DE
Holy man : ST
First letter Y from yoga
29a Typo read Of for Oof
Delete29a Correction : Modesty = Virtue
Delete25a ITEMISES ; list clues; anagram of I IT SEEMS
ReplyDeleteSolved by MB @11:29.
Delete1d BACK PAIN; pack bain (~bane)
ReplyDeleteThat is correct. If Dr. Spooner visits Dr. X, he can get help with both back pain and spoonerism.
Delete8D- Yachts= Racers? How?
ReplyDeleteFrom Chambers:
Deleteyacht noun a boat or small ship, usually with sails and often with an engine, built for racing or cruising.
22d EMBLEM; image; dumB animaL in MEME*
ReplyDeleteSolved by Paddy @11:28.
DeleteYes,it is mentioned in the dic. Never heard of it before. Thought it was always pleasure sailing and not racing. Well, you learn things along the way.
ReplyDeleteThere is a famous yacht race every few years called America's Cup. I have seen the teams practice in San Francisco Bay when I was living there.
DeleteIn place of 29a
ReplyDelete13d ADDICTIONS
(DID)" ie DDI in ACTIONS
Typo (DID)*
Delete3d AWAKEN:open your eyes
ReplyDeleteA(a) WAKE( funeral service) N( noon)
Solved by Kiran @11:26
DeleteSmooth flowing grid by Economiser.
ReplyDeleteHad an enjoyable solve. Thanks 🙂
Thanks for solving!
Delete13d ADDICTIONS; like gabling and alccoholism; A(DID*)CTIONS
ReplyDeleteSolved by MB@11:40.
Delete17d - consists; anag of sins cost
ReplyDeleteIt is surprisingly hard to write a fair clue for the more common meanings of this word without having CONSISTS OF or CONSISTS WITH in the grid. I had to go with the more obscure definition of train sets.
DeleteI couldn't get it when i first saw the movie "unstoppable" (Recommend anyone who likes a thriller).
DeleteBut pls remember that thc and this blog are more of British English OED and little sprinkle with common usage.
Any US usage should be indicated, if its not listed in OED.
Noted, Prasad.
Delete3d AWAKEN = Open one's eyes
ReplyDeleteA + WAKE (Funeral service)+ N (noon)
Solved by Kiran @11:26
Delete20a - hero; deity is nested
ReplyDelete5d TORN = Unsure
ReplyDeletedebTOR Not Supplying contain. Ind
Lovely puzzle Economiser.
ReplyDeleteThank you RR
DeleteThat's the grid! Thanks for solving Kiran, Ramesh Kosaraju, Rajshri, H Ramachandran, Uncertainly-yours and others.
ReplyDeleteThanks to Col. Gopinath for publishing the special.
Delete13d ADDICTIONS = Gambling & alcoholism
ReplyDeleteAnagram of did actions, immorally anind
Fast & enjoyable. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteCheers Paddy
Deletesorry Economizer. unable to attempt your grid. Only Sunday special / special grids not appearing in my laptop. I can able to see only comments. let me explore this crux and resolve . Happy Sunday.
ReplyDeletePrasanna, you may have to enable Javascript in your browser, or try using a different browser software.
DeleteI had 2 small doubts.
ReplyDeleteBain vs bane allowed in spoonerism?
Warmth is pity?? Not really.
Reg - Yacht. Yes it is a racing vessel too.
Re: spoonerism, I'm pretty sure the spelling can change in this clue type as long as the pronunciation is the same after exchanging the starting sounds of the two parts.
DeleteRe: Warmth = Pity...they are not directly listed in Chambers as synonyms. However, they both have a shared meaning of sympathy. I took liberties with this one. Will be more careful in future.
Collins lists warmth as a synonym of pity in the sense of tenderness.
DeleteAlso train sets to consists - I didn't get the link.
ReplyDeleteBut great improvement over the first grid - is what a novice like me feels!!! 👍
It is a more obscure meaning of the term. See my comment @ 11:57 where I explain why I had to do that. Initially I included the word thinking it would be rather easy to clue. I was mistaken.
DeleteYou can find a reference for this meaning here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Train#:~:text=A%20collection%20of%20rail%20vehicles,Zephyr)%20is%20called%20a%20trainset.
Nice grid. I was able to learn more about spoonerisms. I always hated solving those.
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed solving the greed. Solved hundred per cent but enjoyed the clues also hundred per cent. Thank you Economizer
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked the clues!
DeleteHow do "stale" and "childish" work as anagram indicators?
ReplyDeleteThey are both non-standard anagrinds. My thinking was that "stale" as an adjective implies that something is off or not quite right in the noun. Similarly, childish as an adjective implies misbehaviour, truancy, etc. Do you think they work well?
DeletePerhaps "rotten" would be a better anagrind for "snack" than "stale". I think "stale" implies that food is not fresh. However "rotten" implies a stronger, irreversible change of food from edible to inedible.
DeleteIMHO they don't work well. While "off", "rotten" are valid anagrinds indicating something is bad, I don't think you can use all their synonyms as anagrinds. Similarlly, "unruly" is a valid anagrind and a child may be unruly, but just by that I wouldn't use "childish" as an anagrind. Just my 2p.
DeleteThanks for your tips Ramki. I will bear them in mind.
DeleteThanks for the special Economizer
ReplyDeleteThanks Col. Will there be more Sunday Specials this year, with IXL coming around the corner?
DeleteYes
DeleteNo Sunday specials during IXL.
ReplyDeleteDoubt about 13D (ADDICTIONS)
ReplyDeleteWhat is the def? If it is "like gambling and alcoholism" there seems to be a part-of-speech mismatch. "Like gambling and alcoholism" would translate to ADDICTIVE and not ADDICTIONS right?
I think you're correct. Thanks for flagging this. The clue definition should indicate plural noun, not adjective as it is currently phrased.
DeleteWould the problem be resolved by phrasing the clue as:
DeleteDid immoral actions outside, for example: gambling and alcoholism (10)
I had intended "like" to mean "for example", but I can see how it can be interpreted as meaning "having the characteristics of". There is some ambiguity there which affects the precision of the definition.
DeleteIt felt like actions was on double duty...
DeleteImmorally did actions outside, (actions) like gambling and alcoholism
Did immoral actions outside, for example: gambling and alcoholism (10)
DeleteTechnically correct.
Since "actions" is the outer container, you can avoid giving it as-is and use a synonym to make the clue more cryptic.
Thank you. The latter is a good technical tip. I think it could also be used in 5A, 10A and 11A, where parts of the solution have been given as-is.
DeleteBut then...
Deletethe clue is good as is, literally!
I don't know how to put it.i am a plastic surgeon conducting state conference of AP and TELANGANA in October.can I request anyone to make a crossword using medical or plastic surgery words for the conference to encourage younger surgeons to take up crosswords.my cell no is 9642187320.
ReplyDeleteGood idea doctor. One of the seniors in the group might come to your help. But first they should know the nuances of solving cryptic crosswords. I doubt how many would.
Delete@DrBhanuMurthy you have certainly asked in the right place, as there are many setters visiting this blog. I personally do not feel up to the task but I hope Col. and others may be able to connect you to the right person.
DeleteCollagen (8)
ReplyDeleteEndless collar meets 3/4th of a unit of heredity filler
Implant
Whim, plan, model a replacement (7)
Suture
Sulphur tureen yield a surgical stitch (6)
Lost my long analysing text by an inadvertent touch. Will try a short one now.
ReplyDeleteEconomizer does it usually. I am gonna try it on his grid as an amateur.
ReplyDeleteMostly nice and easy clues. Upload was below par. Changes was a good one.
Setter didn't have to accept all the suggestions made in the blog. No need to be defensive or facetious. A very nice, although easy, puzzle! 👌👍
Thank you Rao.
DeleteA few weeks ago you had asked me about my health, to which I had responded saying I have listed some of my conditions in a crossword. More concretely: I am seeking 5A for 1D, 4D, 13D, 18A, 21D...it is hardly an exhaustive list. I am sure I can fill more grids with problems. However I don't want any 26D!
Although I had not intended on setting a thematic grid, it spontaneously happened through word-association as I filled in the blanks.
Parabola(y^2= 4ax) in the first quadrant is good.
DeleteHope to see another enjoyable grid from you.
Came here very late at 9.30. Enjoyed the crossword and the comments here. Wishing Economiser the best of health. One suggestion if i may is to come out of 4D. All others are managable. Expecting more of such
DeleteCrossword puzzles from you.
DeleteEconomiser, my Guru used to say, ' Be a smile millionaire' .
ReplyDeleteIn front of the mirror, we can pull our lips from either side to create a smile. And then make that a habit. Smiles will take one miles away from all negative thoughts.
Positive affirmations help. Eyes can be focused at the centre point of the Eyebrow, often called the third eye, which is the seat of will power. With the closed eyes we can mentally affirm " I am healthy, I am well" We can see that happen.
Thank you. Although there is no 1A for 4D, small things like 30A and 15A make needed 19D.
ReplyDeleteTougher charades after the puzzle. 😉👍
ReplyDelete