Crossword

[keithlard]

I do not know if you like crosswords. I do. I thought I would have a go at making my own one up. I have a lot more respect for crossword setters now, as it is jolly hard work! Do not look at the comments until you have had a go yourself, first correct solution wins an unspecified awesome prize! (Not a guarantee.)

Comments

[mutster101]

I have pasted this into word and printed it out so I can try it on proper parchment... I have also emailed said word document to my parents, as my mum likes her crosswords.

[keithlard]

:D

[mutster101]

4 down is just 8 letters, right? not two words?

[keithlard]

Yes that is right, sorry I missed that off.

[bellanna]

Across
1. Pliable clay hat ordered by letter (14)alphabetically

9. Compose tabla duet in regular fashion (9)tabulated

13. Drat! Cop's rewritten holiday missive (8)postcard

14. He races for drink after drink (6)chasers

22. 'Disturbing scurf' rife among the less well-groomed (9)scruffier

27. Requirements for making scientific soap (14)specifications

Down
1. With workers all around, I force down Prozac (14) antidepressant

3. Nasal lice form relationships (9)alliances

4. Overdose after shock - emergency room medic's first to uncover outer skin - epidermis

7. Pulses badly lit through lens (7)lentils

8. A love of company may arouse sniggers (14)gregariousness

That is my first go. I'll see if I can get some more later, but dinner is almost ready so I must drag myself away.

[keithlard]

That is right except for 4! Which is a mad word anyway.

[corlimey]

Pah, half of the riddles are just cryptic puns! No one will solve this! You're just sitting there laughing at us, Keithlard.

[keithlard]

Only half? :D

[burty]

Admirable work dear fellow! But I cannot do these crosswords.

[keithlard]

You can solve cryptick clues because I have seen you do it. So I think it is one of those confidence things. Once you have solved a whole crossword by yourself you will believe that you can do it.

[anonymous]

We did most of it on Sunday afternoon, but were stuck on 14A, 17A and 15D and 16D. I've just got 15 and 16D on a second look, oh and we've just got "chasers", so it's just 17A we're stuck on.