Tuesday 20 July 2010

No 9899, Tuesday 20 Jul 10, Nita Jaggi

GOOD HEAVENS
ACROSS
1   - Confused, did we rebel angrily? (10) - BEWILDERED* Aptly explains the setter

THAT's ME IN THE CARTOON

9   - Pass through the river in the north-east (6) - {RAVI}{NE}
10 - Good at noticing things (10) - PERCEPTIVE [CD]
11 - The least bit, whichever is identical (6) - ANYONE ?
12 - Watch out at last for the English newspaper (7) - {GAZE}{T}{T}{E} The second T is from 'the' I presume.
16 - Oddly, Rousseau follows the bishop in the city (5) - {B}{R}{U}{S}{A}
17 - A high military official (4) - EMIR [E]
18 - Fling the box in the borders of Greece (5) - {BIN}{GE} NJ does stretch synonyms to the limit
19 - Please do not see the regular note in the factory (5) - {PL}A{N}{T} ?(Addendum - {PLAsee*}{N}{T} - Thanks to Bhavan, see comments)
20 - Unit on an empty stage (4) - ?I?T
21 - Refreshments for the hungry male spouses at last (5) - {MEAL*}{S}
22 - Notice six equal parts served to the guru (7) - {AD}{VI}{SER}
27 - Shrewd constable in front has the key (6) - {C}{LEVER}
29 - Nice guy in Hungary is wandering in a miserable condition (10) - {UN{H}YGIENIC*}
30 - Sundry runs in cricket (6) - EXTRAS [E]
31 - Disturbed lion retreats out with ease in this kind of rainfall (10) - TORRENTIALes* NJ's special ease - es appears.
DOWN
2   - Always the day before the first race (4) - {EVE}{R}
3   - Said to inspire an understanding (6) - INCITE [CD]
4   - Russian leader in store will behave properly (6) - {DEPO{R}{T}
5   - Right hand in emerges initially from the river (5) - {R}{H}{IN}{E}
6   - Leaderless side follows a doctor in expectation (5) - {DR}{tEAM}
7   - Double vision for star gazers (10) - BINOCULARS [DD] Astronomers will go nuts watching stars through Binoculars!!
8   - Angel will represent the new characteristic (10) - {BENE}{FACTOR}
12 - Shocked to get the best meat cake regularly for the journalist (10) - {GO}{B}{S}{M}{A}{C}{K}{ED} WOW!!! Aptly explains the solver.
13 - Zulu leader somehow invalidates out one top line of the sacred text (4,6) - {Z}{END AVESTAili*} DOUBLE WOW!!!
14 - Mysterious vampire finally drowns in the lake (5) - {E}{ERIE}
15 - Perspective on Windows current version (5) - VISTA [DD} Windows Seven has since appeared
23 - Kind of fever found in bedridden guerillas (6) - DENGUE [T]
24 - At home, again get rid of an unknown bug (6) - {IN}FECT Anno pending
25 - Faith in a business concern (5) - TRUST [DD]
26 - The heavens (5) - ETHER [E]
28 - Mail order in the city (4) - LIMA*

GRID

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49 comments:

  1. Richard20 July 2010 at 08:31

    Hi folks

    1A - Good anagram. But BEWILDERED indeed I was by a few clues in the top middle portion of the grid.

    RAVINE, ALMOST, BINGE, MEALS, ADVISER, CLEVER, UNHYGIENIC, TORRENTIAL, EVER, DREAM, BINOCULARS, VISTA, ZEND AVESTA, TRUST, ETHER, LIMA - were OK.

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  2. Deepak Gopinath20 July 2010 at 08:32

    Richard,

    OK!!!

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  3. Bhavan20 July 2010 at 08:33

    19 - Please do not see the regular note in the factory (5) - {PL}A{N}{T} ?

    Right, PLEASE minus SEE and N T

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  4. Richard20 July 2010 at 08:34

    Please ignore ALMOST from my list 08:31.

    Deepak, I guess your exclamation GOOD HEAVENS was inspired by 26D.

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  5. Bhavan20 July 2010 at 08:35

    24 - At home, again get rid of an unknown bug (6) - {IN}FECT Anno pending

    I thought this was {IN}{SECT} but have no anno either.

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  6. VJ20 July 2010 at 08:38

    I think 20A is PINT

    Empty stage = POINT - O

    I'm guessin'

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  7. VJ20 July 2010 at 08:39

    24A I think it's INSECT, but not sure about the anno. How do we get SECT from "....again get rid of...."

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  8. Bhavan20 July 2010 at 08:39

    18 - Fling the box in the borders of Greece (5) - {BIN}{GE} NJ does stretch synonyms to the limit

    This was comparatively acceptable I thought - FLING meaning indulgence, spree, binge.

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  9. VJ20 July 2010 at 08:41

    11A: I put it as ATTONE, again not sure.

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  10. Bhavan20 July 2010 at 08:41

    3 - Said to inspire an understanding (6) - INCITE [CD]

    Can it be construed as a homonym for INSIGHT ?

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  11. Richard20 July 2010 at 08:44

    Bhavan, 08:41, I too had INSIGHT in mind, but then the clue construction is flawed, typically NJ-esque.

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  12. Bhavan20 July 2010 at 08:46

    @Richard, yes it would have made more sense if the answer to be arrived at was INSIGHT, but then NJ had a different INCITE ...

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  13. VJ20 July 2010 at 08:46

    7D was funny. BINOCULARS and star-gazers? LOL.

    Maybe she's referring to stars like Amitabh Bachan, Dhoni etc.

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  14. Anonymous20 July 2010 at 08:47

    In fact, INFECT, INFEST, INSECT....?

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  15. pavalamani pragasam20 July 2010 at 08:52

    bewidered- who, the setter or the solver? binoculars is a howler!

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  16. Chaturvasi20 July 2010 at 08:53

    Deepak
    At 1a you said it was YOU in the cartoon. Hence -
    It seems you are wearing a lungi!

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  17. VJ20 July 2010 at 08:58

    I think 7D should go down as the MOST FUNNIEST (yep, it deserves a double superlative) clue in the history of crosswords (intentional or otherwise).

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  18. Deepak Gopinath20 July 2010 at 08:58

    Bhavan @ 8:39

    I was talking of BOX and BIN

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  19. Bhavan20 July 2010 at 09:05

    @Col : Mea culpa !

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  20. Gita20 July 2010 at 09:07

    Good Heavens, Col.! You are funny!

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  21. Gita20 July 2010 at 09:08

    15D shows how clueless (pun) NJ is ;-)

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  22. Richard20 July 2010 at 09:13

    VJ 08:46 Good one.

    pp 08:52 It's a howler of astronomical dimensions, for sure!

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  23. Suresh20 July 2010 at 09:25

    12A GAZETTE The second T is from The. A standard NJ usage

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  24. Suresh20 July 2010 at 09:51

    Deepak. I do not se anything weird about a bin being equated with a box

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  25. VJ20 July 2010 at 10:39

    I think we need a reference guide for solving NJ's crosswords, maybe something like "The NJ Gazette." In it there should be regular updates on her new inventions, ideas, definitions etc. I wouldn't be surprised if it happens to be a daily publication.

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  26. Chaturvasi20 July 2010 at 11:13

    VJ@10:39
    I don't refudiate whatever you say.

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  27. Richard20 July 2010 at 11:14

    VJ 10:39 - No wonder you mentioned 'regular' updates. NJ influence? ;-)

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  28. dr.r.pankajam20 July 2010 at 11:26

    I think 20A is PINT

    Empty stage = POINT - O
    correct as point is a synonym for stage, but the wording of the clue befuddles everyone hollow.

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  29. VJ20 July 2010 at 11:39

    Chaturvasi, you wouldn't believe it. The post was influenced by that very same article (Guardian's). It was hilarious.

    We now have our own version of Sarah Palin. Lotsa palination in today's puzzle.

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  30. VJ20 July 2010 at 11:40

    Richard, lol, I couldn't help it.

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  31. Shuchi20 July 2010 at 11:44

    To take a breather from solving NJ, have a look at the clues here:

    Do the math to solve these clues

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  32. Deepak Gopinath20 July 2010 at 11:45

    Reminding everyone once again about the Sloggers & Bloggers meet at Chennai on the 8th. All those sitting on the fence, do try and make it. I have already made my train reservations to attend the meet. 8th is a Sunday and those of you who are an overnight's journey away from Chennai should be able to make it

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  33. pavalamani pragasam20 July 2010 at 12:30

    'The NJ Gazette' is not a bad idea. But will it help? I very much doubt it since I recall the bard's words: age cannot wither her nor custom stale her infinite variety. Surprisingly NJ has a knack of forcefully drawing unintended commendations from me!!!

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  34. Suresh20 July 2010 at 13:04

    Shuchi@ 11:45. Got Pie and covert. Figuring out the rest

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  35. Chaturvasi20 July 2010 at 13:09

    Suresh@13:04
    It seems you're making some calculated moves. In sum, I am sure it'll all add up.

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  36. Shuchi20 July 2010 at 13:48

    Hi Suresh

    Right!

    When I saw those clues I had been unable to solve the 13-letter word but Colonel has cracked it. (@Colonel: For the 2nd half of the clue, look up the Wikipedia definition for the answer.)

    So far VJ is the only one to solve the 11-letter word.

    I'm keeping comments hidden for a little more time so that more of you can try.

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  37. Suresh20 July 2010 at 14:28

    4 letter word is done.
    wonder why it took so long

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  38. Suresh20 July 2010 at 17:25

    How much is a hundredweight?

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  39. Deepak Gopinath20 July 2010 at 18:32

    Suresh,
    A Hundredweight or cwt is around 50Kg or 112 lbs. When I was a kid the army used to have Chevrolet 15 cwt trucks. See an image HERE

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  40. Deepak Gopinath20 July 2010 at 18:41

    You can still see these 15 cwt trucks in the Musoorie-Dehradun area where they are used in the limestone quarries on the hillside

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  41. Deepak Gopinath20 July 2010 at 18:44

    Shuchi,
    I did look up Wikipedia for the second half but couldn't get anything. You have put a...n/20 does that relate to a.ton? In that case its right, I was confused by the 3 dots between a and n

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  42. Shuchi20 July 2010 at 19:22

    @Colonel: Right!

    a...n = a to n = a ton

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  43. Anonymous20 July 2010 at 19:30

    Shuchi: Great stuff. I got back just now after a tough day and was just getting my fingers into the neon pie.

    Anyhow, another semi arithmetical question (to some extant a PJ); Which word has one G and four T? Tamil speakers have it easier than others !

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  44. VJ20 July 2010 at 19:50

    Kishore, lol I know this one. ORIGINALITY ~ Oru G and naalu T

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  45. Anonymous20 July 2010 at 19:58

    Then, which word in English refers to a cat getting tea in the past tense in Hinglish.

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  46. Suresh20 July 2010 at 21:04

    @Deepak I know what a cwt is. Just a way of saying that I had the answer

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  47. Richard20 July 2010 at 21:22

    Deepak @ 11:45 Aren't there a good number of THC solvers within Chennai and around? It's surprising that not many are registering themselves for the august meet. C'vasi, what sayest thou?

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  48. L N Srinivasakrishnan20 July 2010 at 21:52

    Btw, I've stopped solving NJ ones. So during the allotted hour, I was busy on topics around this blog but I just wasn't doing the puzzle.

    1) Was daydreaming about the possible menu for the Sl & Bl meet on Aug 8. Something tells me gulab jamun is bound to be there.
    2) Notice that even the Madras wallahs did not respond much to my query on the movie 'Madrasapattinam'. I hope the Sloggers & Bloggers go see it collectively. If that's not possible, at least individually. That includes Hon Madras wallahs like Richard too.
    3) One time during the first week of June, Sankalak (just a guess) had this word 'batman' in one of his/her puzzles meaning an officer's manservant (now called sahayak in the Indian army, per the Col Saab). At that time, I wanted a video reference to the Dev Anand film 'Hum Dono' where I recalled having seen a batman in action.

    Well, I have found it. Here it is:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sagi0o-d7XU

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  49. Anonymous21 July 2010 at 07:52

    'Gham aur khushi mein farq na mahsoos ho jahaan' - Aah, then we would not have any issue with NJ

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