EV 823 Alchemy by MinoT

[midazolam]

Here is this weeks enigmatic variations

Isn't it meant to be MynoT?

[mad max]

many thanks for link, looks very interesting but complex,

[devadolly]

After a couple of weeks of very enjoyable managing to work it all out eventually (not in time for the current deadline of course), I am, yet again, confused! So what is new I hear you all say.

The part containing .....'each clue containing a definition of the whole answer, but the subs. indication gives only the path of that apprentice.' .............Help!

Also, am I right in thinking that the centre square should be a chemical symbol, or am I totally on the wrong tack?

Regards

DD

[targo]

It's actually printed correctly as MynoT in the magazine.

[novalis]

Thanks for the link. Have just got back from a weekend away and didn't manage to get a paper. This looks entertaining so shall spend some time now and tomorrow on it.

[midazolam]

devadolly - the point at which the next word starts is where the wordplay ends in that clue

[devadolly]

Many thanks for the clue midazolam

Regards

[IntoTheBlue]

Following Mad Max and Midazolam's comments on the Listener 3994 thread I thought I'd give this a go.

I've really enjoyed wrestling with the puzzle (it is harder than this weeks Listener) but now I've solved all the clues fitted them in the grid got my 4 elements for the pot I'm not 100% what's wanted for the final square... (I'm assuming it's the obvious element that is a result of Alchemy unless I've missed something.)

[devadolly]

Wow! IntoTheBlue - I've done three clues and am trying very hard to see where they go. As a matter of interest, where did you find the 4 elements from?

You lot all have the most devious brains, I am in awe!!

Regards

[IntoTheBlue]

Hi devadolly, once each of the 'four paths' is entered into the grid the ninth word in each list 'arrives' at the centre square and it is the last couple of letters of each of these ninth words that do not fit into the grid that provide the element symbols.

(It's also worth mentioning that each set of 9 clues has similar answer lengths for each constituent part.)

Hope that helps,

[devadolly]

Thank you ITB, am now going to try working backwards.

Regards

[mad max]

after two days of looking I just don't see what you put in centre square, any hint appreciated
many thanks, mad max

[slaney]

madmax, if you add the four elements, this will give you what needs to go in the centre square.

[mad max]

slaney
I feel really silly now, many thanks

[IntoTheBlue]

Thanks Slaney... I would have guessed what went in the middle square but I couldn't see why until now.

Excellent puzzle enjoyed it.