Crossword Puzzles - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

***The Barrow-Wight*** · 09-06-2003, 09:47 AM

Saucepan Man, we would love to have a good cryptic crossword for the site, but it's important to remember that though English is the language of the Downs, cryptic clues need to refer to things that a majority of English speakers might understand. During the BD meeting in Germany, I mentioned to Squatter that some of his criptic clues refered to things so English (the land, not the language) that it was impossible for me to decipher them. Of course, it was impossible for me to decipher any of them, since I seem incapable of understanding even the most basic of cryptic clues [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img], so I really can't blame Squatter [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

I look forward to your cryptic effort, Saucepan Man.

09-06-2003, 09:47 AM	#9
*The Barrow-Wight* Night In Wight Satin Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 4,043	Saucepan Man, we would love to have a good cryptic crossword for the site, but it's important to remember that though English is the language of the Downs, cryptic clues need to refer to things that a majority of English speakers might understand. During the BD meeting in Germany, I mentioned to Squatter that some of his criptic clues refered to things so English (the land, not the language) that it was impossible for me to decipher them. Of course, it was impossible for me to decipher any of them, since I seem incapable of understanding even the most basic of cryptic clues [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img], so I really can't blame Squatter [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] I look forward to your cryptic effort, Saucepan Man. __________________ The Barrow-Wight