Comments on: Guardia 24,296, Rufus: I hope you like jam in too

By: Rufus

Rufus — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 10:42:24 +0000

Chris has too good a memory! I used a similar, but slightly different, clue for SWISS ROLLS in the Gdn in 1985.

By: Comfy Settee

Comfy Settee — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 22:06:00 +0000

SWISS ROLLS made me laugh out loud.
I thought “Bob” for CUT SHORT was clever too – I still didn’t understand it straight away even after getting the answer!
Nice one Rufus.

By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 17:15:21 +0000

I’ve not seen the crossword, but going by your introductory bit, was the definition for 8d along the lines of “these cylinders are jammed”. That’s an old one, if so.

By: michod

michod — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 15:10:23 +0000

Ah yes, that’s fair enough!

By: Crink

Crink — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 14:52:04 +0000

I think the point is that our friend the porter might resort to the tea caddy if he was “after a drink”. It’s not a strong definition, but we were reasonably convinced.