CRYPTO CLUES C

GAMES Magazine

October/November, 1989

Fraser Simpson

 

1. Very large sound meter is smashed (anagram)

 

2. On reflection, adds water to hearty dish (reversal)

 

3. Braided item tossed into play (anagram)

 

4. Stud coy about ownership 

 

5. Wins Omni acclaim covering sheep counter (hidden word)

6. Finance expert minces too much (anagram)

7. Rigid present

8. Guarding father, fishing from a motor boat (two words)

9. Metal guide (heteronym)

Answers:

 

1. TREMENDOUS (sound meter)

2. STEW (wets)

3. PONYTAIL (into play)

4. CUSTODY (stud + coy)

5. INSOMNIAC (wINS OMNI ACclaim) 

6. ECONOMIST (minces too)

7. TENSE (two meanings)

8. PATROLLING ( PA TROLLING)

9. LEAD