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Turambar · 08-16-2007, 06:13 AM

Correct!

**The Saucepan Man** · 10-06-2009, 06:36 AM

Time for a new puzzle, I think:

1. Feanor’s first cry of sorrow on finding place of havens.
2. You heard nine agitating for calming influence.
3. Young queen backs up state-of the-art storage medium.
4. Disadvantaged lord makes mark initially in Rohan.
5. It is charged by knight before flower emerges.

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Samwise · 10-06-2009, 09:19 AM

You heard nine agitating for calming influence.

Ringwraiths?

**The Saucepan Man** · 10-07-2009, 05:04 AM

Hello Samwise.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Samwise

You heard nine agitating for calming influence.

Ringwraiths?

No, I am afraid not.

As is my wont, the clues are cryptic, although one word or phrase in each (either at the beginning of the end) provides a literal clue.

Mnemosyne · 10-08-2009, 02:53 PM

I am pondering over the clues; alas, as an American I had to learn cryptics as a second language and am unskilled in the art.

But am not intending to let this one pass without a fight.

**The Saucepan Man** · 10-09-2009, 06:46 AM

In case it helps, here is a guide to solving cryptic clues which I put together ... good lord ... over six years ago ...

Mithalwen · 10-09-2009, 10:30 AM

Well I learnt cryptics at my mother's knee (literally) but it isn't helping much. Though if it helps anyone get started flower usually indicates a river, agitating would suggest an anagram, backs up a reversal of letters, first and initially..initials but not if they are part of the "straight" part of the clue. At the moment I am lacking in inspiration of how to apply the theory.. but I am thinking... (slow process - especially after three days solid gawping at spreadsheets).

08-16-2007, 06:13 AM	#1
Turambar Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Non-Stop Home Posts: 859	Correct! __________________ In the upper air the fireflies move more slowly.

10-06-2009, 06:36 AM	#2
The Saucepan Man Corpus Cacophonous Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: A green and pleasant land Posts: 8,390	It's been a long time ... Time for a new puzzle, I think: 1. Feanor’s first cry of sorrow on finding place of havens. 2. You heard nine agitating for calming influence. 3. Young queen backs up state-of the-art storage medium. 4. Disadvantaged lord makes mark initially in Rohan. 5. It is charged by knight before flower emerges. Click here for the rules to the game. __________________ Do you mind? I'm busy doing the fishstick. It's a very delicate state of mind!

10-06-2009, 09:19 AM	#3
Samwise Faithful Spirit Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: #3 Bagshot Row, Petaluma, Ca Posts: 2,299	You heard nine agitating for calming influence. Ringwraiths? __________________ Giving thanks unto the Father...In whom we have redemption through His blood, even the forgiveness of sins.~Colossians1:12a,14 * * * * * * * I am Samwise son of Hamfast, if by hoe or trowel I can get these weeds out of your garden, I will.You have my shears!;)

10-08-2009, 02:53 PM	#5
Mnemosyne Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Between the past and the future Posts: 1,159	I am pondering over the clues; alas, as an American I had to learn cryptics as a second language and am unskilled in the art. But am not intending to let this one pass without a fight. __________________ Got corsets?

10-09-2009, 06:46 AM	#6
The Saucepan Man Corpus Cacophonous Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: A green and pleasant land Posts: 8,390	Cryptic clues In case it helps, here is a guide to solving cryptic clues which I put together ... good lord ... over six years ago ... __________________ Do you mind? I'm busy doing the fishstick. It's a very delicate state of mind!

10-09-2009, 10:30 AM	#7
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	Well I learnt cryptics at my mother's knee (literally) but it isn't helping much. Though if it helps anyone get started flower usually indicates a river, agitating would suggest an anagram, backs up a reversal of letters, first and initially..initials but not if they are part of the "straight" part of the clue. At the moment I am lacking in inspiration of how to apply the theory.. but I am thinking... (slow process - especially after three days solid gawping at spreadsheets). __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace