tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195377761774996603.post6129014440061811654..comments2024-03-29T11:53:46.258+05:30Comments on THE HINDU CROSSWORD CORNER: No 11705, Friday 20 May 2016, GridmanCol_Gopinathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06166793743790376031noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195377761774996603.post-77636668485689580352016-05-20T22:23:58.391+05:302016-05-20T22:23:58.391+05:30Well solved Ramki..as usual!Well solved Ramki..as usual!Vasanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032858551414707310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195377761774996603.post-91354738124118287972016-05-20T21:41:11.044+05:302016-05-20T21:41:11.044+05:30Vasant @7:21:
The answer to the second clue is BAC...Vasant @7:21:<br />The answer to the second clue is BACKWATER (meaning isolated place)<br />The WP is: EL ASMADA = (ADAM'S ALE)<< = (WATER)<< = BACKWATER :)<br />Somewhat similar to the way clued TUP in 2D todayRamki Krishnanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657170670979388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195377761774996603.post-88685962605838379572016-05-20T19:21:31.753+05:302016-05-20T19:21:31.753+05:30I reread the post now(thanks to Ramesh for providi...I reread the post now(thanks to Ramesh for providing the link); the Brooklyn clue was: Streamline New York's backward borough?(8)<br />Stream=Brook<br />Line=L+NY<<br />The elision of streamline is the interesting part.<br />The second interesting clue posted there was: Isolated place, El Asmada?(9)Vasanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032858551414707310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195377761774996603.post-91684225833000859822016-05-20T19:03:14.762+05:302016-05-20T19:03:14.762+05:30Paddy it is quite flattering..I remember the clue ...Paddy it is quite flattering..I remember the clue as I had & reread the post a number of times & also had mailed my query to Shuchi regarding one of the clues posted there(in Crossword Unclued blog on elission)Vasanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032858551414707310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195377761774996603.post-31285590989444995922016-05-20T13:33:01.296+05:302016-05-20T13:33:01.296+05:30Vasant @ 11.46-
Your memory seems to be the best D...Vasant @ 11.46-<br />Your memory seems to be the best DB! Can't see how you could ever have remembered Brooklyn.Padmanabhanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06278629397479779173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195377761774996603.post-85579952223997023132016-05-20T13:26:33.488+05:302016-05-20T13:26:33.488+05:30Thank you very much, Ramki. :)Thank you very much, Ramki. :)Mukundala Balasubramanyamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10778248287813410500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195377761774996603.post-35785571271512231152016-05-20T13:19:33.249+05:302016-05-20T13:19:33.249+05:30MB: 2D: There is no explicit reversal indicator. B...MB: 2D: There is no explicit reversal indicator. But tolerated = PUT UP = TUP :) (with UP as the reversal ind)<br />27A: U = top (as in high-class, superior, posh etc.)<br />Ramki Krishnanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657170670979388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195377761774996603.post-78802577204552885602016-05-20T12:41:47.431+05:302016-05-20T12:41:47.431+05:302D : A cheat has tolerated influence (3,4) ACT UPO...2D : A cheat has tolerated influence (3,4) ACT UPON {A}{C{T UP<=}ON}<br />What is the reverse ind here pl?<br /><br />27A : Cry loudly, almost frightened by top head of terrorists (4,3) YELL OUT {YELL Ow}{U}{Te...s}<br />{U} for ?<br /><br />Mukundala Balasubramanyamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10778248287813410500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195377761774996603.post-75186181361626538372016-05-20T11:56:43.487+05:302016-05-20T11:56:43.487+05:30One of the meanings of 'Mind' as a verb fr...One of the meanings of 'Mind' as a verb from Free Dic.-<br />5.<br />a. To be concerned or annoyed by; care: They don't mind that their guests are arriving late.<br />b. To object to; dislike: I don't mind doing the chores when I don't feel rushed.<br /><br />Note in (b) it is 'Object to'.<br /><br />So it can be taken as<br />Objects to = Minds<br />Guards = MindsPadmanabhanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06278629397479779173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195377761774996603.post-17175369434538001542016-05-20T11:49:30.043+05:302016-05-20T11:49:30.043+05:30I don't see 'objects' as noun in plura...I don't see 'objects' as noun in plural. I see "objects to" as verb.<br />Anyway I am not sure if I have understood you correctly.<br />I leave it to someone else to chip in with <i>their</i> view.Chaturvasihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00284780490945841507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195377761774996603.post-59105890212538348562016-05-20T11:47:21.715+05:302016-05-20T11:47:21.715+05:30Read your instead of tourRead your instead of tourVasanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032858551414707310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195377761774996603.post-25064307942272288532016-05-20T11:46:44.381+05:302016-05-20T11:46:44.381+05:30CV Sir: Ithink it was tour brooklyn clue that was ...CV Sir: Ithink it was tour brooklyn clue that was quoted in crossword unclued..dont exactly remember the clue..Vasanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032858551414707310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195377761774996603.post-87586454102124131102016-05-20T11:45:02.727+05:302016-05-20T11:45:02.727+05:30In plural how does it work. Sorry am in a taxi so ...In plural how does it work. Sorry am in a taxi so swallowing some letters Raghunathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17162552411714117166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195377761774996603.post-57750440836066345592016-05-20T11:41:45.893+05:302016-05-20T11:41:45.893+05:30And minds = guards. Will you please mind my bag wh...And minds = guards. Will you please mind my bag while I am gone to take a cup of coffee at the restaurant?<br />Will you please guard etc etc?Chaturvasihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00284780490945841507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195377761774996603.post-63842682543962725142016-05-20T11:38:32.108+05:302016-05-20T11:38:32.108+05:30But in clue to is before verbBut in clue to is before verbRaghunathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17162552411714117166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195377761774996603.post-54628835732836215482016-05-20T11:36:56.552+05:302016-05-20T11:36:56.552+05:30CV to fish out data RJ is best.CV to fish out data RJ is best.Raghunathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17162552411714117166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195377761774996603.post-82326310109546315122016-05-20T11:35:41.696+05:302016-05-20T11:35:41.696+05:30My take:
He objects to my butting in.
He minds my ...My take:<br />He <i>objects to</i> my butting in.<br />He <i>minds</i> my butting in.Chaturvasihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00284780490945841507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195377761774996603.post-85868527362196310322016-05-20T11:30:21.835+05:302016-05-20T11:30:21.835+05:30Even in singular it might not work Even in singular it might not work Raghunathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17162552411714117166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195377761774996603.post-32638700795111295212016-05-20T11:28:35.198+05:302016-05-20T11:28:35.198+05:30A q for gurus: 12a: object to mind is OK. But when...A q for gurus: 12a: object to mind is OK. But when in plural does to work here as guards is a verb I think. Or can it be taken as a connector Raghunathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17162552411714117166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195377761774996603.post-51615179529290735152016-05-20T11:27:31.235+05:302016-05-20T11:27:31.235+05:30Crossword Unclued has a discussion of elision in ...<a href="http://www.crosswordunclued.com/2011/11/elision.html" rel="nofollow"> Crossword Unclued </a> has a discussion of elision in word play. RameshJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06190197234905557537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195377761774996603.post-83329838006865599492016-05-20T11:23:19.009+05:302016-05-20T11:23:19.009+05:30My (wise or otherwise) opinion is we must have rul...My (wise or otherwise) opinion is we must have rules, yes, but at the same time we may break rules to get stunning effect as in this clue. Breaking rules to write a hasty, ill-managed clue will show up and also will be rejected by solvers.Chaturvasihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00284780490945841507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195377761774996603.post-81929806362793623172016-05-20T11:16:17.948+05:302016-05-20T11:16:17.948+05:30Raghunath 11:14: I may have done a similar clue bu...Raghunath 11:14: I may have done a similar clue but alas my db is not searchable by clue-type.Chaturvasihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00284780490945841507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195377761774996603.post-89439822394875295362016-05-20T11:14:08.194+05:302016-05-20T11:14:08.194+05:30Has been seen in THC earlier Has been seen in THC earlier Raghunathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17162552411714117166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195377761774996603.post-52680447970776741642016-05-20T11:10:33.411+05:302016-05-20T11:10:33.411+05:30While we wait for the gurus to chime in, here is m...While we wait for the gurus to chime in, here is my 2 Paise<br /><br />I am fine with it too, but it definitely makes it tougher for beginners to crack this type of clue<br />RameshJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06190197234905557537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195377761774996603.post-79826865273901479552016-05-20T11:01:13.247+05:302016-05-20T11:01:13.247+05:30Yes both have different meaningsYes both have different meaningsVasanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032858551414707310noreply@blogger.com