Cryptic Crossword Game

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  1. Eminence Grise said: 05/08/2011 9:47 AM
    The Blitzkrieg Bop goes on pointing the way to old-fashioned power source. (10, 5, 4)
     

  2. bluemovie said: 06/08/2011 4:02 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Eminence Grise View Post
    The Blitzkrieg Bop goes on pointing the way to old-fashioned power source. (10, 5, 4)
    Uh-oh. Wasn't what I was going for. Mine might be an obscure reference . Making a slight edit. Maybe carry on with whichever clue people get first?

    Quote Originally Posted by bluemovie View Post
    Was the doodlebug part of a plot to create Shellshock? (3,5)
    -e-/--d--
     

  3. Eminence Grise said: 07/08/2011 9:38 PM
    No, no. Let's stick with yours. My clue's answer was "generating steam heat."
     

  4. the 12 th man said: 08/08/2011 10:18 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by bluemovie View Post
    Was the doodlebug part of a plot to create shellshock? (3,5)
    New Order can't find where they were made (7,7)
     

  5. bluemovie said: 08/08/2011 7:32 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by bluemovie View Post
    Was the doodlebug part of a plot to create shellshock? (3,5)
    This was the reference:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l8PSdxy-_s
     

  6. the 12 th man said: 11/08/2011 9:20 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by the 12 th man View Post
    New Order can't find where they were made (7,7)
    (F------,------ds)
     

  7. the 12 th man said: 12/08/2011 9:02 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by the 12 th man View Post
    New Order can't find where they were made (7,7)
    F--t--y,R---rds
     

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    BonnieShels said: 14/08/2011 1:41 AM
    This Factory Records the largest amount of visitors than any other attraction in the State. (8)
     

  9. bluemovie said: 15/08/2011 3:12 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by BonnieShels View Post
    This Factory Records the largest amount of visitors than any other attraction in the State. (8)
    Fortunately, Arthur Guinness didn't suffer from an inability to produce the goods! (7,5)
     

  10. bluemovie said: 16/08/2011 2:04 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by bluemovie View Post
    Fortunately, Arthur Guinness didn't suffer from an inability to produce the goods! (7,5)
    b------/-r---
     

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    tetsujin1979 said: 16/08/2011 2:32 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by bluemovie View Post
    b------/-r---
    brewer's droop?
    can't fit it into another clue, so I'm leaving it open for the next person to make one
    All goals, yellow and red cards tweeted in real time on mastodon, BlueSky and facebook
     

  12. bluemovie said: 16/08/2011 3:21 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by tetsujin1979 View Post
    brewer's droop?
    Correct.
     

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    Mr A said: 16/08/2011 3:29 PM
    A Brewers' Droop might see this former Canadian International lose his job?

    4/12
    #NeverStopNotGivingUp
     

  14. BonnieShels's Avatar

    BonnieShels said: 16/08/2011 3:35 PM
    4, 10?
     

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    Mr A said: 16/08/2011 4:22 PM
    .. I make it 12.
    #NeverStopNotGivingUp
     

  16. Lev Yashin's Avatar

    Lev Yashin said: 16/08/2011 7:39 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Mr A View Post
    A Brewers' Droop might see this former Canadian International lose his job?

    4/12
    Paul Peschisolido

    And like Tets im gonna leave someone else come up with a clue.
    My Goal Is To Deny Yours...
     

  17. BonnieShels's Avatar

    BonnieShels said: 16/08/2011 10:50 PM
    Never knew he was Canadian also that was a wonderful clue.

    As a Canadian, Paul Peschisolido would have no trouble making this call atop a cake.
    (5)


    *Terrible clue but its the best I can do with what I have and maybe one of our resident Canucks' can get us back on track after this*
    Last edited by BonnieShels; 17/08/2011 at 7:07 AM.
     

  18. SkStu's Avatar

    SkStu said: 17/08/2011 2:41 AM
    pffft, maybe if you gave us the number of letters!
    I like high energy football. A little bit rock and roll. Many finishes instead of waiting for the perfect one.
     

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    BonnieShels said: 17/08/2011 7:06 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by SkStu View Post
    pffft, maybe if you gave us the number of letters!
    STFU! DAMMIT!
    Cheers for the heads up.

    Done.
     

  20. SkStu's Avatar

    SkStu said: 17/08/2011 6:06 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by BonnieShels View Post
    Never knew he was Canadian also that was a wonderful clue.

    As a Canadian, Paul Peschisolido would have no trouble making this call atop a cake.
    (5)


    *Terrible clue but its the best I can do with what I have and maybe one of our resident Canucks' can get us back on track after this*
    As a Canadian, the icing on the cake is cold in the morning. (8)

    (another terrible clue)
    I like high energy football. A little bit rock and roll. Many finishes instead of waiting for the perfect one.