Monday, 11 February 2013

11 February - Solution for the last clue and the next cryptic crossword clue



Was king around end of thirties – abdicated (8)
Solution – resigned

 Was king = reigned

 You find "reigned" around "end of thirties" ie s, the last letter of "thirties".
So you get resigned – which is what someone who abdicates does.

 I like this clue because it makes you thing about King Edward VIII who abdicated to marry Mrs Simpson at the end of the Thirties!

Today’s cryptic crossword clue – solution tomorrow

 I'm Toby, cranky and eccentric, opposing local development (3,2,2,4,4)
Source of clue – NZ Herald

 Hint – an anagram is involved here
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  1. Isobel Morrell11 February 2013 at 11:37

    Didn't get the last cryptic clue - but think this one works out to be

    "Not in my back yard" doesn't it?

    Isobel: www.ColdhamCuddliescalling.blogspot.com

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  2. Carole11 February 2013 at 16:21

    Isobel - you are quite right! You'll have to look to your laurels, Natasha V!

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