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Pervinca Took 06-09-2022 06:00 AM

BARLIMAN: I hear he’s a bloke who delivers grain?
ROWLIE APPLEDORE: Fallen hero – sounds a bit like a Salford artist, but living in a Devonshire village.
ERIADOR: Note. Three notes, alternatively. Lose a dental plosive to find yourself here.
COMBE: Here is a preening tool, note. Take the fifth.
STADDLE: Sit astride this place, but lose your way. Take the sixth.
ARCHET: Here we find Robin Hood, professionally, in a way? Lost his way but had tea, or so we hear.
NOB: Good French runs backward to reveal him.
CHETWOOD: Little forest of unfair play? Lose an article to lose this reputation. Take the eighth.

Correct! All done.

And over to Huinesoron!

Huinesoron 06-14-2022 02:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pervinca Took (Post 734950)
And over to Huinesoron!

Thank you! It's been a while... thanks for the puzzle, and for keeping the thread going! (301 pages, that's a little ridiculous now. :D)

1. - To want no short adjective.
2. - Sounds like a girl, breathless in the Tibetan capital in a Scottish valley, lush once more.
3. - Smash a giant to find his opposite.
4. - Exclaim and tie a lady, but lose the very first fallen king.
5. - The Frenchman's bane, tied with extra ribbon.
6. - A horse on the back of an explorer
7. - Speak softly! Evil dares within to cover the end.

hS

Urwen 06-14-2022 12:51 PM

6. Arod

Huinesoron 06-14-2022 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Urwen (Post 734974)
6. Arod

Yeppers.

1. - To want no short adjective.
2. - Sounds like a girl, breathless in the Tibetan capital in a Scottish valley, lush once more.
3. - Smash a giant to find his opposite.
4. - Exclaim and tie a lady, but lose the very first fallen king.
5. - The Frenchman's bane, tied with extra ribbon.
AROD - A horse on the back of an explorer
7. - Speak softly! Evil dares within to cover the end.

hS

Galadriel55 06-14-2022 03:51 PM

2. Lhasa... glen... --> LASGALEN. "Sounds like a girl" = lass. "Breathless" = no H. For a lush green forest.

LEGOLAS for password?

Pervinca Took 06-14-2022 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Galadriel55 (Post 734977)
2. Lhasa... glen... --> LASGALEN. "Sounds like a girl" = lass. "Breathless" = no H. For a lush green forest.

LEGOLAS for password?

Damn. Read clues 4 and 5 and hoped theme was instances of bondage-related kinkiness in M-e. :D

'Rope! No rope. Oh well, I'll just have to find some other way to tie up Mr Frodo, I mean help him climb.'

Huinesoron 06-15-2022 03:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Galadriel55 (Post 734977)
2. Lhasa... glen... --> LASGALEN. "Sounds like a girl" = lass. "Breathless" = no H. For a lush green forest.

LEGOLAS for password?

But LASGALEN doesn't start with an E... :confused: Luckily Erin, I mean ERYN LASGALEN does.

1. L - To want no short adjective.
2. ERYN LASGALEN - Sounds like a girl, breathless in the Tibetan capital in a Scottish valley, lush once more.
3. G - Smash a giant to find his opposite.
4. O - Exclaim and tie a lady, but lose the very first fallen king.
5. L - The Frenchman's bane, tied with extra ribbon.
AROD - A horse on the back of an explorer
7. S - Speak softly! Evil dares within to cover the end.

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Originally Posted by Pervinca Took (Post 734978)
Damn. Read clues 4 and 5 and hoped theme was instances of bondage-related kinkiness in M-e. :D

'Rope! No rope. Oh well, I'll just have to find some other way to tie up Mr Frodo, I mean help him climb.'

:D I think there's even enough examples to pull that one off, though it's going to run you into some weird 'ships even by LotR fandom standards.

hS

Galadriel55 06-15-2022 08:51 AM

3 keeps making me go to GNAT, because it's a near anagram of giant and pretty well its opposite... but then that's the end of it, I'm stuck. That can't be it, can it? I don't get it.


Ah! 4 is O! ROPE HER --> OROPHER.


Is 1 just LONG? Verb means to want, adjective means not short...

Huinesoron 06-15-2022 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Galadriel55 (Post 734981)
3 keeps making me go to GNAT, because it's a near anagram of giant and pretty well its opposite... but then that's the end of it, I'm stuck. That can't be it, can it? I don't get it.

It is not. You need a specific, Middle-earth giant.

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Originally Posted by Galadriel55 (Post 734981)
Ah! 4 is O! ROPE HER --> OROPHER.

Correct!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Galadriel55 (Post 734981)
Is 1 just LONG? Verb means to want, adjective means not short...

I'm going to give you that. I was aiming at LONGING (as in sea-), but forgot that long itself is also an adjective. :D

LONGING - To want no short adjective.
ERYN LASGALEN - Sounds like a girl, breathless in the Tibetan capital in a Scottish valley, lush once more.
3. G - Smash a giant to find his opposite.
OROPHER - Exclaim and tie a lady, but lose the very first fallen king.
5. L - The Frenchman's bane, tied with extra ribbon.
AROD - A horse on the back of an explorer
7. S - Speak softly! Evil dares within to cover the end.

Past the halfway point!

hS

Pervinca Took 06-15-2022 04:38 PM

Is G GIMLI? Kind of Legolas's opposite.

Or GROND?

The only named giant I can find is TARLANG - might that unscramble to form anything Legolas-related?

S ... SHARKEY? (But no particular connection with Legolas).

Urwen 06-16-2022 03:22 AM

GIMLI is from GILIM

Huinesoron 06-16-2022 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Pervinca Took (Post 734984)
Is G GIMLI? Kind of Legolas's opposite.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Urwen (Post 734985)
GIMLI is from GILIM

Correct. :) (The 'he' is the giant, the opposite of which is a dwarf.)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pervinca Took (Post 734984)
S ... SHARKEY? (But no particular connection with Legolas).

Nope. I've been slightly cheeky with separating (or not separating) words in this one.

LONGING - To want no short adjective.
ERYN LASGALEN - Sounds like a girl, breathless in the Tibetan capital in a Scottish valley, lush once more.
GIMLI - Smash a giant to find his opposite.
OROPHER - Exclaim and tie a lady, but lose the very first fallen king.
5. L - The Frenchman's bane, tied with extra ribbon.
AROD - A horse on the back of an explorer
7. S - Speak softly! Evil dares within to cover the end.

hS

Urwen 06-17-2022 05:42 AM

7. Ents?

Pervinca Took 06-17-2022 08:07 AM

5. Locks?

Huinesoron 06-17-2022 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Pervinca Took (Post 734988)
5. Locks?

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Originally Posted by Urwen (Post 734987)
7. Ents?

No, and with no more information I can't even tell if you're thinking in the right direction.

#5: There's not a specific Frenchman, but there is a group; and it's not tied with an extra ribbon.

#7: "Speak softly" is the straight clue (though a bit of a cheeky one). For the rest, you need one synonym, and two words which are written in the question.

hS

Pervinca Took 06-18-2022 12:39 AM

I think the Lorien lookout elves say Sam breathes loudly. Or that all the mortals do. Is it something to do with that? Legolas translates it.

Could the Frenchmen be Cordon Bleu chefs?

Cordon Bleu was originally an order of knights, Google tells me:

'The French term cordon bleu is translated as "blue ribbon". According to Larousse Gastronomique, the cordon bleu "was originally a wide blue ribbon worn by members of the highest order of knighthood, L'Ordre des chevaliers du Saint-Esprit, instituted by Henri III of France in 1578.'

Huinesoron 06-20-2022 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pervinca Took (Post 734996)
I think the Lorien lookout elves say Sam breathes loudly. Or that all the mortals do. Is it something to do with that? Legolas translates it.

Hmm, interesting. What was he translating from?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pervinca Took (Post 734996)
Could the Frenchmen be Cordon Bleu chefs?

Cordon Bleu was originally an order of knights, Google tells me:

'The French term cordon bleu is translated as "blue ribbon". According to Larousse Gastronomique, the cordon bleu "was originally a wide blue ribbon worn by members of the highest order of knighthood, L'Ordre des chevaliers du Saint-Esprit, instituted by Henri III of France in 1578.'

So, three replies:

a) No.

b) But the Frenchmen being bane'd are indeed knights.

c) You're about 163 years too late.

hS

Pervinca Took 06-20-2022 11:22 AM

SIN was very DARIN'

SINDARIN.

Pervinca Took 06-20-2022 11:27 AM

And Agincourt knights - of Armagnac.

Well, their bane (mostly) was the LONGBOW.

I suppose you'd need extra ribbon for a long bow.

Huinesoron 06-22-2022 02:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pervinca Took (Post 735009)
SIN was very DARIN'

SINDARIN.

Had I remembered that 'daring' was a word, this clue would have been much better. :) I did sin + dar(es) + in (ie, 'with in to cover the end').

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pervinca Took (Post 735010)
And Agincourt knights - of Armagnac.

Well, their bane (mostly) was the LONGBOW.

I suppose you'd need extra ribbon for a long bow.

Oui, c'est vrai!

LONGING - To want no short adjective.
ERYN LASGALEN - Sounds like a girl, breathless in the Tibetan capital in a Scottish valley, lush once more.
GIMLI - Smash a giant to find his opposite.
OROPHER - Exclaim and tie a lady, but lose the very first fallen king.
LONGBOW - The Frenchman's bane, tied with extra ribbon.
AROD - A horse on the back of an explorer
SINDARIN - Speak softly! Evil dares within to cover the end.

Phew! Sorry about some of the clues, it's been a while. And I think G55 got the password.

hS

Galadriel55 06-22-2022 01:45 PM

Hui, I love your clues - even if I can't always follow the logic going forwards, I am endlessly amused at the explanation and breakdown. :)

I other news, is it just me or is it getting harder and harder to do themed passwords with new themes and only using first letters, or even first and last letters? I am very impressed when you guys pull it off.


1. Even after the start of summer, it is odd. (1)
2. For mirth, a mare got tangled in a net. (8)
3. He has no fear - but also no order. (3)
4. Number, unnoted, finds pointless unwrought metal in the sea. (7)
5. A folder, a line up, or a notched tool, by the sound of it. (5)
6. Celebrity at dusk - in Elvish. (6)
7. In the end a boy inside, Bergil gallivanted to the last. (1)
8. The rebel spun to become a queen. (8)
9. “Dagger-knowing killing oaf!” - you hear in the fight. (15)

Urwen 06-22-2022 02:45 PM

3 is Feanor.

Urwen 06-22-2022 02:48 PM

7. Gil-Galad (GIL+GAL+LAD)?

Urwen 06-22-2022 02:51 PM

9. Dagor Nuin Giliath?

Urwen 06-22-2022 02:53 PM

8. Elbereth

Urwen 06-22-2022 03:19 PM

6. Undomiel?

Galadriel55 06-22-2022 11:34 PM

Correct for all.



1. SEven after the start of summer, it is odd. (1)
2. TFor mirth, a mare got tangled in a net. (8)
3. FEANOR: He has no fear - but also no order. (3)
4. RNumber, unnoted, finds pointless unwrought metal in the sea. (7)
5. LA folder, a line up, or a notched tool, by the sound of it. (5)
6. UNDOMIEL: Celebrity at dusk - in Elvish. (6)
7. GIL-GALAD: In the end a boy inside, Bergil gallivanted to the last. (1)
8. ELBERETH: The rebel spun to become a queen. (8)
9. DAGOR-NUIN-GILIATH: “Dagger-knowing killing oaf!” - you hear in the fight. (15)

Urwen 06-23-2022 03:51 AM

Password guess: Starlight

Galadriel55 06-23-2022 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Urwen (Post 735046)
Password guess: Starlight

Correct - added above.

Pervinca Took 06-24-2022 05:49 AM

Is 4 Num(b)enor - no for pointless and 'ore' sound at the end?

It's *shaped* like a star ....

Huinesoron 06-24-2022 07:37 AM

Could #5 be MENELMACAR or MENELVAGOR? The "folder" could be a Manilla folder "by the sound of it", though I admit I can't do any of the rest.

hS

Galadriel55 06-24-2022 10:06 AM

Yes to Numenor, the Land of the Star. Alas, no to Menelvagor/macar. For that clue you do not need to add any words, only find the right word. And you could get there through one of multiple ways.



1. S Even after the start of summer, it is odd. (1)
2. T For mirth, a mare got tangled in a net. (8)
3. FEANOR: He has no fear - but also no order. (3)
4. NUMENOR: Number, unnoted, finds pointless unwrought metal in the sea. (7)
5. L A folder, a line up, or a notched tool, by the sound of it. (5)
6. UNDOMIEL: Celebrity at dusk - in Elvish. (6)
7. GIL-GALAD: In the end a boy inside, Bergil gallivanted to the last. (1)
8. ELBERETH: The rebel spun to become a queen. (8)
9. DAGOR-NUIN-GILIATH: “Dagger-knowing killing oaf!” - you hear in the fight. (15)

Urwen 06-24-2022 02:13 PM

5. Phial (Sounds like FILE)

Galadriel55 06-24-2022 03:54 PM

Eureka!


1. S Even after the start of summer, it is odd. (1)
2. T For mirth, a mare got tangled in a net. (8)
3. FEANOR: He has no fear - but also no order. (3)
4. NUMENOR: Number, unnoted, finds pointless unwrought metal in the sea. (7)
5. PHIAL: A folder, a line up, or a notched tool, by the sound of it. (5)
6. UNDOMIEL: Celebrity at dusk - in Elvish. (6)
7. GIL-GALAD: In the end a boy inside, Bergil gallivanted to the last. (1)
8. ELBERETH: The rebel spun to become a queen. (8)
9. DAGOR-NUIN-GILIATH: “Dagger-knowing killing oaf!” - you hear in the fight. (15)


For both remaining clues, you don't need to go hunting for vocabulary. All the elements you need are in the clues.

Pervinca Took 06-24-2022 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Urwen (Post 735057)
5. Phial (Sounds like FILE)

A REALLY clever clue, G55!

Fantastic work, Urwen.

Pervinca Took 06-24-2022 04:04 PM

Is number one simply SEVEN, for Seven Stars?

S(even). (S for start of summer).

Even ... and an odd number.

Pervinca Took 06-24-2022 04:14 PM

2. REMMIRATH (mirth a mare).

The 'net' in the clue reminded me of the 'netted stars.'

Galadriel55 06-24-2022 04:51 PM

*chants* SEVEN STARS AND SEVEN STONES AND ONE! WHITE! TREE!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pervinca Took (Post 735060)
Is number one simply SEVEN, for Seven Stars?

S(even). (S for start of summer).

Even ... and an odd number.

Correct! This is probably my favourite clue of this batch, though I like "file" too. ^.^ And correct for Remmirath.



1. SEVEN: Even after the start of summer, it is odd. (1)
2. REMMIRATH: For mirth, a mare got tangled in a net. (8)
3. FEANOR: He has no fear - but also no order. (3)
4. NUMENOR: Number, unnoted, finds pointless unwrought metal in the sea. (7)
5. PHIAL: A folder, a line up, or a notched tool, by the sound of it. (5)
6. UNDOMIEL: Celebrity at dusk - in Elvish. (6)
7. GIL-GALAD: In the end a boy inside, Bergil gallivanted to the last. (1)
8. ELBERETH: The rebel spun to become a queen. (8)
9. DAGOR-NUIN-GILIATH: “Dagger-knowing killing oaf!” - you hear in the fight. (15)


And now over to Urwen, I believe!

Urwen 06-25-2022 03:45 AM

Well, most of the clues here aren't cryptic, though some are.

1. A mutt full of courage, we hear, for him.
2. For him, pride (and greed) comes before the Fall
3. According to Martin, it's their dance.
4. The Sire of the greatest.
5. The one with many colors, named by his tower.
6. The plague of Arda, and bane of young.
7. Described by the title.

Galadriel55 06-25-2022 06:51 AM

3. Dragons?

7. Sauron?


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