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or evil (6,5)
chairman who fought at Reichenbach (9,8)
Trade name is both British and Norwegian (5)
A light infantryman with two degrees in Persian (3,4)
E.C. servant reproduced this Spanish male model of eccentricity (3,7)
She led much of low lying part of Belgium And France (4,8)
chairman who fought at Reichenbach (9,8)
Trade name is both British and Norwegian (5)
A light infantryman with two degrees in Persian (3,4)
E.C. servant reproduced this Spanish male model of eccentricity (3,7)
She led much of low lying part of Belgium And France (4,8)
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These clues are beautifully crafted and it would be shame if you missed their subtlety.
"or evil" is an anagram of oliver, hence OLIVER TWIST
A "Professor" is appointed to a "chair", hence "chairman"
In addition, "British and" gives BR+AND
A light infantryman = A LI + two degrees = BA BA
EC SERVANT is an anagram of CERVANTES (author)
She led = leading letters of Much Of Low Lying = MOLL
"or evil" is an anagram of oliver, hence OLIVER TWIST
A "Professor" is appointed to a "chair", hence "chairman"
In addition, "British and" gives BR+AND
A light infantryman = A LI + two degrees = BA BA
EC SERVANT is an anagram of CERVANTES (author)
She led = leading letters of Much Of Low Lying = MOLL
Beautifully explained by Crofter.
Lector, I myself didn't twig to the letters of Much of Low Lying, but based my answer on the clue 'low lying part of Belgium and France" being Flanders.
I presumed that most Abers would know who wrote Dox Quixote.
I did explain that Brand was an Ibsen character.
I, too, enjoy being enlightened when someone such as Crofter can actually show the subtlety of the clues.
As for rushing to be the first with a one-word answer, I don't know if you were addressing that remark 'in general' or 'in particular' but believe me it is not often I get the chance to answer at all so plead not guilty. You will note that my answers usually arrive when the UK folks are in bed. I'm the Aber scavenger checking out the questions that are without answers.
No offence taken from your remarks and hope none taken from mine.
Lector, I myself didn't twig to the letters of Much of Low Lying, but based my answer on the clue 'low lying part of Belgium and France" being Flanders.
I presumed that most Abers would know who wrote Dox Quixote.
I did explain that Brand was an Ibsen character.
I, too, enjoy being enlightened when someone such as Crofter can actually show the subtlety of the clues.
As for rushing to be the first with a one-word answer, I don't know if you were addressing that remark 'in general' or 'in particular' but believe me it is not often I get the chance to answer at all so plead not guilty. You will note that my answers usually arrive when the UK folks are in bed. I'm the Aber scavenger checking out the questions that are without answers.
No offence taken from your remarks and hope none taken from mine.
The Ont-icers are by now dear friends of many AB regulars and not without reason. Both are staunch supporters of AB and yet are forced to operate under adverse conditions because of time differences. Neither really claim to be natural cryptic thinkers, whereas I have over 40 years experience behind me. I can still remember the first cryptic clue I ever solved word for word!
Why did I explain the clues? The answers would stand whether or not I gave the extra detail. I did it because the setter, Dr Marshall, deserved that respect that comes from understanding his artform. I did it for youngfurlong, so that he may know to what level he should aspire. If my valued friends, the Ont-ices, gained some insight into the world of cryptic clues then that was added vaue. That did not even occur to me. They are always stars in my eyes and AB is all the richer for their presence.
Why did I explain the clues? The answers would stand whether or not I gave the extra detail. I did it because the setter, Dr Marshall, deserved that respect that comes from understanding his artform. I did it for youngfurlong, so that he may know to what level he should aspire. If my valued friends, the Ont-ices, gained some insight into the world of cryptic clues then that was added vaue. That did not even occur to me. They are always stars in my eyes and AB is all the richer for their presence.
Thank you for your kind words, Crofter.
My remarks were addressed to Lector who is sometimes prone to hector.
I certainly enjoy reading a full explanation of the setter's thought process and hope I learn from it. You may lecture or hector at any time as far as I am concerned. The male O-ice is strictly a GK man and won't touch cryptics at all.
Just as a matter of interest, you've said that EC servant is an anagram of Cervantes. I didn't look for the author in that particular clue but tried for the character. The 'male model of eccentricity' gave me enough to be able to come up with Quixote, but when you explained how the setter had inserted the E C I was delighted and amazed at his subtlety. So you see, I can learn from reading your wonderful breakdown of the clues. Keep it up, my brain is like a sponge - thirsty.
O-ice
My remarks were addressed to Lector who is sometimes prone to hector.
I certainly enjoy reading a full explanation of the setter's thought process and hope I learn from it. You may lecture or hector at any time as far as I am concerned. The male O-ice is strictly a GK man and won't touch cryptics at all.
Just as a matter of interest, you've said that EC servant is an anagram of Cervantes. I didn't look for the author in that particular clue but tried for the character. The 'male model of eccentricity' gave me enough to be able to come up with Quixote, but when you explained how the setter had inserted the E C I was delighted and amazed at his subtlety. So you see, I can learn from reading your wonderful breakdown of the clues. Keep it up, my brain is like a sponge - thirsty.
O-ice
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