Comments on Crossword Unclued: Pretty Girl In Crimson Rose (8)

Hi Shuchi, Not an objection in the strict sense, ...

2009-09-14T13:57:20.697+05:30

Hi Shuchi,

Not an objection in the strict sense, but whether this particular slang is accepted in CWs. Ofcourse we come across other slang words.

Hi raghunath, I agree it's not easy to solve cold,...

2009-09-14T11:28:33.801+05:30

Hi raghunath, I agree it's not easy to solve cold, but I don't see anything unacceptable in the clue. I thought it was a great clue! What's your objection?

It's BULLSHITTER (bull's hitter). Had we known th...

2009-09-14T11:17:38.649+05:30

It's BULLSHITTER (bull's hitter).

Had we known this is acceptable we could have tried. Not a case of sour grapes, as not sure whether we could have still hit the bulls eye!

Ah! I was not even close on that... thanks!

2009-09-13T03:40:52.753+05:30

Ah! I was not even close on that... thanks!

OK, no tries yet so giving out the answer to: Arch...

2009-09-12T23:08:54.891+05:30

OK, no tries yet so giving out the answer to:
Archer triumphant as storyteller (11)

It's BULLSHITTER (bull's hitter).

Hi Vasana, A final hint for those who want to try ...

2009-09-12T00:00:59.984+05:30

Hi Vasana, A final hint for those who want to try a little more.

The definition is "storyteller". Read "Archer triumphant" as one unit, not as two independent words. As you'd have worked out, Archer isn't the author in the wordplay but the bow-n-arrow shooter. Think of something that describes an archer who's a great shot.

I'll publish the answer if it's unsolved till tomorrow. A few hours more :)

What's the answer for the Archer clue, Suchi? Can'...

2009-09-11T00:19:10.676+05:30

What's the answer for the Archer clue, Suchi? Can't get it.

Mystery! I might have got it if I read 'say' as a ...

2009-09-07T12:33:02.126+05:30

Mystery! I might have got it if I read 'say' as a homophone indicator.

Interesting, that 'say' can mean so many different things. Probably merits a separate blog post!

I do not line Mystery (sounds like Miss+Tree). Sil...

2009-09-06T17:48:10.120+05:30

I do not line Mystery (sounds like Miss+Tree). Silly huh? I will think about the next one today.

What's the answer, Vasana? Can't get it. Any gues...

2009-09-06T10:35:58.866+05:30

What's the answer, Vasana? Can't get it.

Any guesses for:
Archer triumphant as storyteller (11)

OK, thanks. My clue starts at "Say" and completes ...

2009-09-05T00:29:54.524+05:30

OK, thanks. My clue starts at "Say" and completes the sentence "I do not like". No definition of the answer included.

EGO it is! It wasn't shot down, we just didn't con...

2009-09-05T00:10:27.163+05:30

EGO it is! It wasn't shot down, we just didn't confirm that it's correct as you asked us not to tell :) But why were you doubtful about EGO? It fits so well into the clue, as you have aptly shown (EG+O).

Hint for your clue? Where does it start, btw - "I do not..."?

Thanks Shuchi. I can only think of "ego" (eg + o) ...

2009-09-04T23:24:10.292+05:30

Thanks Shuchi. I can only think of "ego" (eg + o) but that was shot down. What is it? I do not like, say, omission of wood(7) ;)

Hi Vasana, Make one more try - you've already thou...

2009-09-04T07:50:33.926+05:30

Hi Vasana, Make one more try - you've already thought of the answer! Just fit it into:
I (definition) = say + nothing

OK, I give up... "One" maybe? But that does not so...

2009-09-04T02:40:51.153+05:30

OK, I give up... "One" maybe? But that does not sound right to me.

I say nothing (3) The ans is to combine Say and n...

2009-09-03T22:14:17.260+05:30

I say nothing (3)

The ans is to combine Say and nothing, which yields the ans. I know it but will use a word that Vaasna used in her comment: MUM!

Vasana, Re your Comment above I say nothing except...

2009-09-03T17:07:00.882+05:30

Vasana,
Re your Comment above I say nothing except that you know not that you know!

Vasana: You're on the right track with "I say noth...

2009-09-03T16:10:42.216+05:30

Vasana: You're on the right track with "I say nothing", but since you forbid me, I will say nothing more :P Tell us how you like the book after you read it.

Rajani: That's right, bravo! For others who haven't cottoned on to it: the word AGENDA is HIDDEN between "VolkswAGEN DAimler".

Hint for the other clue: a story can also be a lie.

Hey Shuchi, The first one seems to be "HIDDEN AGEN...

2009-09-03T13:48:34.883+05:30

Hey Shuchi, The first one seems to be "HIDDEN AGENDA"?

Thanks for the review of the book, Shuchi. I absol...

2009-09-03T06:59:18.017+05:30

Thanks for the review of the book, Shuchi. I absolutely love the title :) Looks like BN has it here in the US and am going to buy it. What the other two clues in the book, may I know? Regarding I say Nothing (3), my first reaction was Mum, but that should be wrong since the answer came to me right away :) Maybe Ego? dont tell me, please. I will keep thinking. Great blog, BTW.

Hi Shivesh, You're absolutely right about REBELLED...

2009-09-02T23:45:52.179+05:30

Hi Shivesh, You're absolutely right about REBELLED.

There's another book by the same writer, with the name:
I say nothing (3)

What do you think that is?

Try solving the other two clues quoted from the book?

Hi Ashok, The book is not available in India as fa...

2009-09-02T23:45:10.355+05:30

Hi Ashok, The book is not available in India as far as I know. I had checked at the bookstores in Bangalore and also online last year. I got my copy from US.

You can order from Amazon UK. The international shipping charges are a little steep, if you can manage it, great. Those who order to a UK address are in luck - it's shipping free within the country currently.

Trying to get to the clued title of the book: "Pr...

2009-09-02T12:19:08.529+05:30

Trying to get to the clued title of the book:

"Pretty Girl In Crimson Rose (8)" - RE(BELLE)D ?

Om BookStore Delhi doesn't stock this book. I went...

2009-09-02T08:55:08.205+05:30

Om BookStore Delhi doesn't stock this book. I went yesterday soon after reading your blog. Where can I find it in Delhi, suggestions?