Loppylugs
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Altrincham ?
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Cryptic clues = station name
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DaleCooper
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It is of course Altrincham an anagram of "Latin charm" as indicated by "quirky".
(I've given a full explanation as I think doing so might help those unfamiliar with cryptic clues to understand the process and thereby perhaps we will gain some new initiates to the cult. This was prompted by earlier posts on the subject.)
Your turn...
Loppylugs
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Things have been flowing well today so here's another easy one.
Batman may be missing here but not Robin.
Batman may be missing here but not Robin.
Caboose Class
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Norbiton?
Loppylugs
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Yes indeed. Over to you.
Caboose Class
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In the constellation Andromeda (she who was the daughter of Cassiopeia and the wife of Perseus), it is widely believed that the centre of the universe can be found in her most famous galaxy which is numbered M31 in French astronomer Charles Messier's “Catalogue des Nébuleuses et des Amas d'Étoiles” (Catalogue of Nebulae and Star Clusters) published in 1774.
DaleCooper
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In the constellation Andromeda (she who was the daughter of Cassiopeia and the wife of Perseus), it is widEly believed that the centre of the universe can be found in her most famous galaxy which is numbered M31 in French astronomer Charles Messier's “Catalogue des Nébuleuses et des Amas d'Étoiles” (Catalogue of Nebulae and Star Clusters) published in 1774.
Caboose Class
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Well spotted - but not what I actually had in mind unfortunately! But yes, this station has a shortish name. The astronomical ramblings are relevant.
RobertsN
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I'd go with Iver (which is in the centre of Universe).
Caboose Class
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I'll give you 9/10 for that - but how does Andromeda fit in? You are very close!!
RobertsN
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Then I'll try Drem (being 4 of the 5 central letters of Andromeda).
Caboose Class
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Another 9/10 but a bit off track now. Go back to your previous answer and concentrate on Andromeda's gender.
RobertsN
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I can then try:
Frome (F for female and rome from central-ish letters of Andromeda),
and also:
Esher (Es from from M31 on Messier's name (from the M take 3, "Mes" and drop 1 "es)) and "her" as in the female part.
Frome (F for female and rome from central-ish letters of Andromeda),
and also:
Esher (Es from from M31 on Messier's name (from the M take 3, "Mes" and drop 1 "es)) and "her" as in the female part.
Caboose Class
Member
You still haven't quite solved it but with four outstanding answers, I'm going to announce you as the winner - before anyone else steals your thunder!
The station I had in mind was HEVER. Centre of universe (VE) in HER most famous.......
The floor is yours - well done!!
RobertsN
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Thanks!
Western suburb gets a new station way out which is almost all right.
Western suburb gets a new station way out which is almost all right.
Caboose Class
Member
I'll have a stab with Twickenham?
RobertsN
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@Caboose Class, maybe along the right track (pun intended), but where is the "is almost right"?
EDIT: BTW, it is quite far removed from Twickenham...
EDIT: BTW, it is quite far removed from Twickenham...
DaleCooper
Established Member
Fulwell?
RobertsN
Member
Fullwell appears to be an eastern suburb of a major city (rather than western).
Sorry @DaleCooper , not the answer.
DaleCooper
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RobertsN
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My apologies for misplacing Fulwell
, however, it still isn't the expected answer...
Caboose Class
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Western suburb (of Los Angeles) = Hollywood
way out = lose an "l"? = HOLYWOOD (in Northern Ireland) which is almost all right?
way out = lose an "l"? = HOLYWOOD (in Northern Ireland) which is almost all right?
RobertsN
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Caboose Class
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Western suburb gets a new station way out which is almost all right.
Western suburb = Eccles
New station way out = Eccles Road
which is almost all right - i.e. east
Western suburb = Eccles
New station way out = Eccles Road
which is almost all right - i.e. east
RobertsN
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@Caboose Class , sorry, not Eccles Road.
Further hint:
The station is nowhere near the suburb. The suburb's name forms part of the station's name.
P.S. The station is towards the west of the suburb.
Further hint:
The station is nowhere near the suburb. The suburb's name forms part of the station's name.
P.S. The station is towards the west of the suburb.
DaleCooper
Established Member
Horwich Parkway?
RobertsN
Member
Sorry, neither Lostock Hall nor Horwick Parkway.
New is almost literally true (but not completely). The "almost all right" part of the clue is important
New is almost literally true (but not completely). The "almost all right" part of the clue is important
RobertsN
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Oh well,
I'll reveal the answer tomorrow somewhere after midday. If no one gets it before then, it'll be "open floor".
P.S. Final hint, how many different ways can one say it's "almost all right" without getting it right (rather indirect hint here).
I'll reveal the answer tomorrow somewhere after midday. If no one gets it before then, it'll be "open floor".
P.S. Final hint, how many different ways can one say it's "almost all right" without getting it right (rather indirect hint here).
DaleCooper
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Wythenshawe Park?