HINTS for Cryptic Clues Type “C” – CC 21 to CC 25

CC 21: Get on with a group of people (5) 

CC 22: Quick short movement of a short and even hairstyle (3) 

CC 23: Make one believe about a steep cliff (5) 

CC 24: Support for a pillow (7) 

CC 25: To drill a hole can be a dull activity (4) 

The phrases in red in each clue relate to a common word. Can you figure it out?

Solutions to the above clues will be posted next week

Cryptic Clues posted here are a part of "Play with Words" section in this blog. 

Mangala's Easy Crossword Puzzle CA-M1-Easy

Links that lead you to solutions:
CA 1 to CA 5
CA 6 to CA 10
CA 11 to CA 15
CA 16 to CA 20
Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "A"

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Cryptic Clues Type “C” – CC 11 to CC 15

CC 11:  Financial organization located on the land alongside a river (4)

CC 12: Piece of metal finds place in a court room (3)

CC 13: Fierce shout heard through the skin of a tree (4)

CC 14: Flying mammal uses a blade to hit a ball (3)

CC 15: Male goat uses a metal cooking pot (5)

Solutions to the above clues are posted at Solutions for CC 11 to CC 15

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SOLUTIONS for  Cryptic Clues CC 6 to CC 10

CC 6: Attempt to create a piece of writing (5)  ANSWER: ESSAY

            (since the word “Attempt” and the phrase “a piece of writing” can both mean Essay)

CC 7: Flat and smooth finish isn’t odd (4) ANSWER: EVEN

            (since both the phrases “flat and smooth” and “isn’t odd” can mean Even)

CC 8: Defeat in a battle during autumn (4) ANSWER: FALL

            (since both the words “Defeat” and “autumn” can mean Fall)

CC 9: Talk persistently about a musical instrument (4) ANSWER: HARP

            (since both the phrases “Talk persistently” and “musical instrument” can mean Harp)

CC 10: Animal skin, can we keep it out of sight? (4) ANSWER: HIDE

            (since both the phrases “Animal skin” and “keep it out of sight” can mean Hide)

Cryptic Clues Type "B" CB 11 to CB 15

CB 11: Can Danes hike on this mountain range? (5)

CB 12: A sum for a maths problem? To some, it’s an allergic problem (6)

CB 13: Rose up despite the hurt (4)

CB 14: Large jugs found in sewer! (5)

CB 15: Headdress that commands merit (5)

To view Solutions to the above set of clues visit Solutions for CB 11 to CB 15

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SOLUTIONS to Cryptic Clues CB 6 to CB 10

CB 6: Spa rebuilt for a viper (3) ASP

CB 7: Request for a pedal (5) PLEAD

CB 8: Cease those pots (4) STOP

CB 9: Stare at a pink rayed flower (5) ASTER

CB 10: Part of an enclosure (4) TRAP

In each of the above clues, words coloured in red are “Questions” i.e. they are words/phrase for which you have to give a synonym as Answer. Words in italic are anagrammed to create a new word which is the synonym i.e. the Answer.

For example, in CB 6, answer is ASP because it is a synonym of the word “viper” and is derived by anagramming letters of the word “spa”.
(Anagram is a word that is formed by rearranging letters of another word)

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CA 11 to CA 15
CC 11 to CC 15

Cryptic Clues posted here are a part of "Play with Words" section in this blog. 

A Word about Crossword Puzzles

The Crossword Puzzle or The Crossword Challenge (as some prefer to call it) is one of the best forms of word puzzles that offer multifarious benefits to its solvers, the world over. The pleasure of solving crosswords is immeasurable and indescribable. It is one of the least expensive and most valuable hobbies that can be developed by anyone, anytime and anywhere. Be it a rainy day or a Sun(ny) day, holiday or a Holy day, waiting in a railway station or relaxing in your workstation, Crossword can be a cheerful companion.

It is an excellent tool for enriching one’s vocabulary, general knowledge and creativity. It is a wonderful way of meeting with and familiarizing oneself with a whole lot of unfamiliar and infrequently used words, digging our memory to recall countless number of “I sort of remember reading about it somewhere…..” kind of words, a golden opportunity to delve into dictionaries to find meanings, check spellings and often times, confirm the very existence of hitherto unknown words, that many a time emerge as “accidental solutions” in the process of solving crosswords. The necessity to browse the Thesaurus, to pick and choose that “One and Only Word” for seeking a solution from amongst an array of words is by no means less.

During the mind boggling exercise in trying to figure out solutions to the clues, facing the challenges posed by some particularly tough clues, in spite of clenching our fists, racking our brains and breaking our benches, one fails to arrive at the right solution. The best thing one can possibly do at this point of time is to allow oneself a break, just forget about it for quite sometime, resume one’s daily routine and get back to it after a while. On getting back to it afresh, many a time, one ends up getting answers within a blink of an eyelid for the same troublesome clues that came in the way of finishing the puzzle. 

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Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "A"
Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "B"
Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "C"

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Cryptic Clues Type "C" CC6 to CC 10

CC 6: Attempt to create a piece of writing (5)

CC 7: Flat and smooth finish isn’t odd (4)

CC 8: Defeated in a battle during autumn (4)

CC 9: Talk persistently about a musical instrument (4)

CC 10: Animal skin can be kept out of sight (4)

Solutions to the above clues can be viewed at Solutions for Cryptic Clues CC 6 to CC 10

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SOLUTIONS FOR  Cryptic Clues CC1 to CC5

CC 1: Comfort within a cabinet (7) CONSOLE

(since both “comfort” and “cabinet” can mean Console)

CC 2: Similar to say, please (4) LIKE

(since both “similar” and “please” can mean Like)

CC 3: At a higher level, it is a sequence of six balls (4) OVER

(since both the phrases in red can mean Over)

CC 4: Persuade one to iron (5) PRESS

(since “persuade” and “iron” can both mean Press)

CC 5: Kind of building, it’s like a flat area on either side of forehead (6) TEMPLE

(since both the phrases can mean Temple)

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Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "A"
Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "B"
CA 6 to CA 10
CB 6 to CB 10

Cryptic Clues posted here are a part of "Play with Words" section in this blog. 

Cryptic Clues Type "B" CB 36 to CB 40

CB 36: Flier carried a gun (5) 

CB 37: Doctor does prescribe quantity of medicine (4) 

CB 38: Can dust be used to create a jewellery piece (4) 

CB 39: Enjoy oneself while lifting a lever (5) 

CB 40: Bore a hole in a loose garment (4) 

Solutions to the above set of clues can be viewed at Solutions for CB 36 to CB 40

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SOLUTIONS to Cryptic Clues CB 31 to CB 35

CB 31: Gulp by mistake an electrical socket (4)  PLUG

CB 32: Swallowed a lump of a soft oval fruit (4) PLUM

CB 33: Lumpy gathers decorated with feathers (5)  PLUMY

CB 34: Strip of leather used in ports (5)  STROP

CB 35: Small growths on skin caused by straw (5)  WARTS

In each of the above clues, words coloured in red are “Questions” i.e. they are words/phrase for which you have to give a synonym as Answer. Words in blue italic are to be anagrammed to create a new word which is the synonym i.e. the ANSWER – shown in GREEN CAPS at the end of the clue.

For example, in CB 31, answer is PLUG because it is a synonym of the phrase “electrical socket” and is derived by anagramming letters of the word “gulp”.


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CB 1 to CB 5
CB 6 to CB 10
CB 11 to CB 15
CB 16 to CB 20
CB 21 to CB 25

CB 26 to CB 30
CB 31 to CB 35

Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "A"
Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "C"
Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "D"

Cryptic Clues posted here are a part of "Play with Words" section in this blog. 

CWP - CA - M1 - Q1

Note:
Cryptic Clues given above are only for Q1 section of the puzzle.
Clues are of Type "A" which means Answer is hidden within the clue itself.
Hint 1 to solve the above clues can be viewed @ CWP - CA - M1 - Q1 - Hint 1
Hint 2 to solve the above clues can be viewed @ CWP - CA - M1 - Hint 2
Wanna understand more about this type of Clues? Please visit "Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "A"
Clues for Quadrant 2 can be viewed @ CWP - CA - M1 - Q2
Clues for Quadrant 3 can be viewed @ CWP - CA - M1 - Q3
Clues for Quadrant 4 can be viewed @ CWP - CA - M1 - Q4

Cryptic Clues Type “A” – CA 21 to CA 25

CA 21: Mass of eggs meant for heroes (3)

CA 22: Flower that bloomed amidst disaster (5)

CA 23: Hey, it’s falling, stop that prop (4)

CA 24: Cushion in a paddy field (3)

CA 25: Sloping surface can be cramped (4)

Solutions to the above clues can be viewed at Solutions for CA 21 to CA 25

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SOLUTIONS to Cryptic Clues CA 16 to CA 20

CA 16: Composite area of ground (4) SITE (= area of ground)

CA 17: Listen, art lends courage to the fainthearted (4) HEAR (= listen)

CA 18: Illegal burning of a parsonage (5) ARSON (= illegal burning)

CA 19: Can you spare that peel? (4) PARE (= peel)

CA 20: Harvest season has reappeared (4) REAP (= Harvest)

Cryptic Clues posted here are a part of "Play with Words" section in this blog. 

Cryptic Clues Type "B" CB 16 to CB 20

CB 16: He sits for a research dissertation (6)

CB 17: Close friend sits on my lap (3)

CB 18: Comb rests on a lock of hair (5)

CB 19: Look, it’s all wet, this purse (6)

CB 20: Scoundrel found in villa (6)

Solutions to the above set of clues can be viewed at Solutions for CB 16 to CB 20

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SOLUTIONS to Cryptic Clues CB 11 to CB 15

CB 11: Can Danes hike on this mountain range? (5) ANDES

CB 12: A sum for a maths problem? To some, it’s an allergic problem (6) ASTHMA

CB 13: Rose up despite the hurt (4) SORE

CB 14: Large jugs found in sewer! (5) EWERS

CB 15: Headdress that commands merit (5) MITRE

In each of the above clues, words coloured in red are “Questions” i.e. they are words/phrase for which you have to give a synonym as Answer. Words in italic are anagrammed to create a new word which is the synonym i.e. the Answer.

For example, in CB 11, answer is ANDES because it is a synonym of the word “mountain range” and is derived by anagramming letters of the word “Danes”.

(Anagram is a word formed by rearranging letters of another word.)

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CA 16 to CA 20
CC 16 to CC 20

Cryptic Clues posted here are a part of "Play with Words" section in this blog. 

CWP - CA - M1 - EASY CLUES

Compare Clues in this puzzle with Cryptic Clues given  @ CWP - CA - M1 - Cryptic Clues - Solutions . Also compare the Answers...Do you see any difference? NO!!!

Cryptic Clues Type "C" - CC 16 to CC 20

CC 16: Call of victory in a game of numbers (5) 

CC 17: A little bird wins a score (6)

CC 18: A senior clergyman in charge of a chess piece (6)

CC 19: Even a small piece can make for a boring tool (3) 

CC 20: Be frank about lack of sharp edge (5)

Solutions to the above clues can be viewed at Solutions for CC 16 to CC 20

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SOLUTIONS FOR CC 11 to CC 15

CC11:  Financial organization located on the land alongside a river (4) Answer: BANK

            (since both the phrases coloured red can mean Bank)

CC 12: Piece of metal finds place in a court room (3) Answer: BAR

            (since both the phrases coloured red can mean Bar)

CC 13: Fierce shout heard through the skin of a tree (4) Answer: BARK

            (since both the phrases coloured red can mean Bark)

CC 14: Flying mammal uses a blade to hit a ball! (3) Answer: BAT

            (since both the phrases coloured red can mean Bat)

CC 15: Male goat uses a metal cooking pot (5) Answer: BILLY

            (since both the phrases coloured red can mean Billy)

Cryptic Clues posted here are a part of "Play with Words" section in this blog.