Donate SIGN UP

alanrwill

1 to 17 of 17

Avatar Image
alanrwill

27797

Question Details Here
22:05 Mon 11th May 20151 answer, last by scorpiojo 22:05 Mon 11th May 2015
Avatar Image
alanrwill

Indy 8351

Last one! 10a. Handle the most common irregular verbs(6) I have -e-a-e, and think it is 'behave' - verbs be and have. But 'handle'? I don't see it....
17:12 Tue 23rd Jul 20132 answers, last by alanrwill 21:32 Tue 23rd Jul 2013
Avatar Image
alanrwill

St4539

Just cant see last one 18A Her nest may become empty if leaves dry?(6) m?m?y Something to do with dessicated mummies?
20:05 Fri 31st May 20132 answers, last by alanrwill 20:53 Fri 31st May 2013
Avatar Image
alanrwill

St4537

Wordplay question please. 11A Express poll, underlying support unchanged (2,2) Fairly sure it is 'as is' but cant see why. (Maybe an acronym for a poll?) Also, 21A Pieces of fiction adsvanced before...
10:35 Mon 13th May 20134 answers, last by alanrwill 17:33 Mon 13th May 2013
Avatar Image
alanrwill

Indy 8267

Last one, 13A. Leave already wingless lark with no tail (5) I have s-a-a. Assuming these are correct, the only word I can come up with is "shama" which is a type of bird but cannot see the wordplay....
09:32 Wed 17th Apr 20134 answers, last by alanrwill 09:53 Wed 17th Apr 2013
Avatar Image
alanrwill

Last One...

13a. Leave already wingless lark with no tail. (5) I think s-a-a, but now doubting last 'a'. Shama I found is a bird but no other insights!! Help please....
00:05 Wed 17th Apr 20132 answers, last by alanrwill 09:44 Wed 17th Apr 2013
Avatar Image
alanrwill

8136

Last one! 15d weird! Addams 8 finally has one day off in college(religious one). (9) 8 is 'butler' hence i think last letter of Lurch. Odd to start and then anagram of 'has a or i (d)ay'. Something...
00:22 Tue 13th Nov 20123 answers, last by alanrwill 01:52 Tue 13th Nov 2012
Avatar Image
alanrwill

Independent Prize Crossword 8022 Saturday June 30th 2012

Last 2. 17d Roll it up on officer's initiation. (7) b-t-i-m. And 10a. Use minute type. (4) m--- Many thanks.
18:38 Mon 02nd Jul 20126 answers, last by alanrwill 21:24 Mon 02nd Jul 2012
Avatar Image
alanrwill

Sunday Times Prize Crossword 2012 Sunday July 1st 2012

Just about done but can't see word play for 21a Bargain housing indeed around for those on soft left (6) I think 'pinkos' but apart from reversed 'so' for indeed??? Ty
10:14 Sun 01st Jul 20128 answers, last by factor30 10:25 Sun 01st Jul 2012
Avatar Image
alanrwill

ST 4478

Just finished but, as often, construction of one eludes me. 19ac. "Bowl over American tenor captivated by upright" Answer must be 'astound' (bowl over), but can't see why.
16:43 Sun 25th Mar 20125 answers, last by alanrwill 16:51 Sun 25th Mar 2012
Avatar Image
alanrwill

ST 4476

Last one, 8d slang word for "prison"- time. (4). Also why 6d anagram?
13:15 Sun 11th Mar 20129 answers, last by alanrwill 13:23 Sun 11th Mar 2012
Avatar Image
alanrwill

ST 4471 13d presumably "shortsword" but can't see why. Thoughts appreciated

ST 4471 13d presumably "shortsword" but can't see why. Thoughts appreciated
11:17 Sun 05th Feb 20123 answers, last by alanrwill 11:39 Sun 05th Feb 2012
Avatar Image
alanrwill

ST4438

Last one - "Set of steps in fashion mentioned"(5) Sounds like fashion? Cant get there
15:58 Sun 19th Jun 20112 answers, last by alanrwill 16:31 Sun 19th Jun 2011
Avatar Image
alanrwill

ST4417

19 down "A bit of poetry mothers got hold of"(7) Presumably is 'modicum' - either mom or mum outside doesnt seem to scan. Also, 9 ac. "My! French fashion reaches a town in...
11:19 Sun 23rd Jan 20116 answers, last by alanrwill 12:35 Sun 23rd Jan 2011
Avatar Image
alanrwill

ST 4416

I am fairly sure 5d "Financial training for the Bar" is refresher course. Cannot see why, apart from sense of pub bar being for refreshment. If so, why financial?
22:30 Sun 16th Jan 20113 answers, last by mikephipps 14:11 Mon 20th Jun 2011
Avatar Image
alanrwill

ST Cryptic4410

I just saw it - I think it is Sex Appeal SA + TEEN. Done
11:05 Sun 05th Dec 20101 answer, last by kayakamina 11:06 Sun 05th Dec 2010
Avatar Image
alanrwill

S T Cryptic 4410

Anyone see why 28ac starts with SA?
11:03 Sun 05th Dec 20103 answers, last by NIMROD 15:47 Sun 05th Dec 2010

1 to 17 of 17