Cryptic Clues - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Gil-Galad · 07-06-2005, 06:52 AM

if thats a straight clue then it might mean Eagles or Thorondor, who were the eyes for Manwe...

Arestevana · 07-07-2005, 12:55 PM

Yes, "avian advisor" is a straight clue...but at least take a shot at the cryptic part.

The answer is not Eagles or Thorondor.

Arestevana · 07-11-2005, 03:12 PM

Perhaps a hint is in order?

If the road "goes ever on and on", how else might you describe it?

dancing spawn of ungoliant · 07-15-2005, 12:20 PM

You came up with a rather tricky cryptic clue, Arestevana.

Quote:

If the road "goes ever on and on", how else might you describe it?

Umm, long? Tiring? Eternal? A blister in your toe?

And then there's that "hears ocean following" part. Should I search synonymes for ocean? How about sea, deep or brine? On the other hand, an ocean can rush, swish, roar or din... Another hint wouldn't hurt.

Mettare · 07-17-2005, 05:12 PM

Quote:

If the road "goes ever on and on", how else might you describe it?

Endless?

The only thing I can think of is Endless Stair...

Arestevana · 07-17-2005, 05:57 PM

Yes, my clue does seem to be too confusing, doesn't it?

You are both on the right track with your reasoning, but not with your answers. The clue refers, literally, to an avian advisor.

Mettare is correct with "endless", and dancing spawn is correct with the synonymous "sea". This gives you the instructions for solving the cryptic clue. Endless modifies the road, and one hears "sea" not "ocean". Is this sufficient, or is another hint required?

Mettare · 07-17-2005, 06:07 PM

Endless road = roa
Sea following = c

So is it Roäc?

07-06-2005, 06:52 AM	#1
Gil-Galad Psyche of Prince Immortal Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Above a Parapet Obvious exits are: North, South, and Dennis Posts: 4,734	if thats a straight clue then it might mean Eagles or Thorondor, who were the eyes for Manwe... __________________ Love doesn't blow up and get killed.

07-17-2005, 06:07 PM	#7
Mettare Haunting Spirit Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: terra borealis Posts: 82	Endless road = roa Sea following = c So is it Roäc? __________________ Give a man a fire and he's warm for a day, but set fire to him and he's warm for the rest of his life. ~ Terry Pratchett

07-07-2005, 12:55 PM	#2
Arestevana Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: May 2003 Location: West over water Posts: 486	Yes, "avian advisor" is a straight clue...but at least take a shot at the cryptic part. The answer is not Eagles or Thorondor.

07-11-2005, 03:12 PM	#3
Arestevana Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: May 2003 Location: West over water Posts: 486	Perhaps a hint is in order? If the road "goes ever on and on", how else might you describe it?

07-17-2005, 05:57 PM	#6
Arestevana Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: May 2003 Location: West over water Posts: 486	Yes, my clue does seem to be too confusing, doesn't it? You are both on the right track with your reasoning, but not with your answers. The clue refers, literally, to an avian advisor. Mettare is correct with "endless", and dancing spawn is correct with the synonymous "sea". This gives you the instructions for solving the cryptic clue. Endless modifies the road, and one hears "sea" not "ocean". Is this sufficient, or is another hint required?