Crossword Puzzles

Here's a little something to drag us away from broken computers for a while. I have always enjoyed crossword puzzles, and CHF have been kind enough to compile this starter puzzle for us with a view to making it a regular thing. Don't know how often yet, as we are reliant on the compiler, which at the moment is just one person.​

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So, if any of you guys out there enjoy doing crossword puzzles, then please don't be shy about posting your thoughts in this thread.​

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And if you are a compiler yourself, or would like to become one, then that would be great! You can either PM me or post in this thread. All puzzles will have to be checked out by a member of staff for their content and accuracy before posting on the forum.​

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To download the puzzle, just right click on the image and choose "Save Image".​

The clues can be copied and pasted into your own word program.​

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A link to the solution for this first puzzle will be posted in this thread in about a week from now. ​

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Puzzle clues​

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ACROSS​

1. This could be prepared in word. (8)​

4. View wild animals in browser. (6)​

6. Williams place of work. (9)​

8. Download for your phone or portable device. (3)​

9. Do we aspire to own this laptop. (4)​

10. We all become one in the end. (4)​

11. This small flat rectangular guy is the brains of the outfit. (9)​

15. See 2 down. (6)​

16. Information often stored in a digital format. (4)​

17. Small downloadable search engine that doesn't miss a thing. (10)​

20. The thing that makes your computer work. (Acronym)(2) (Sorry, added late)​

21. Common security algorithm for wireless networks. (Acronym) (3)​

23. Helps with portable documents. (5)(6)​

25. Instigate entry to personal account. (5)​

26. Will this HDD configuration take us by surprise and attack? (4)​

27. Form of data storage that can usually only be read. (3)​

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1. Id man on his website at the start. (Anagram) (6)​

2. & 15 across. Your favourite website. (8)(4)(6)​

3. Made a mistake before seeing code. (5)​

4. & 19. Start with minimum of interference. (4)(4)​

5. Some call it the first computing aid. (6)​

7. No, don't take the long way round. (5)(3) (Sorry, added late)​

12. Mmm, eat it or delete it! (6)​

13. Is this media player a figment of my imagination or is it..(4)​

14. The & symbol. (9)​

15. This construction could burn your fingers when trying to get through it. (4)(4)​

16. Not analogue. (7)​

18. Cowboy cries out to retrieve email from Californian company. (5)​

19. (4 & 19 down) There's no danger when starting this way. (4)(4)​

22. Software that we can try but may change. (4)​

24. My memory is marred when the former is split. (Acronym)(Anagram)(3)​

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Have fun!​

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Solution for Puzzle One​

http://computerhelpforums.net/threads/crossword-puzzle-solution-for-puzzle-one.35125/#post-158138​

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Note: DO NOT click the link if you haven't completed the puzzle and don't want to see the results yet.​

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I think it a great idea PseFrank as I love a challenge.
Once you get a few it becomes easier.
One a week would suit me.
It has captivated my attention.
I printed out the image and the text.

 

My printer is duff on printing black, any other colour is OK but these Kodak things have a separate print head assembly and seems the black section has died.
Anyway, considering that, unless I choose to print it in red, bue or brown, then no go at the moment, so for now have stored the crossword and am filling it in using the text facility in Photofiltre, just to be different, after all it is for fun.
So thanks for the idea Frank and what a good one.
If I do get it all done then will post it as a picture at the end of the week anyway.

Nev.

 

Probably needs some more ink, Nev.

 

Thanks for giving it a go Nev, and you said it. It is for a bit of fun. I will ask one favour of you though, please don't post the finished puzzle until after I've posted the solution. I'll be doing that on Sunday morning UK time. It's just that I want to give as many members as possible a chance to complete the puzzle before the solution is revealed.

Thanks to everyone for giving it a go...

 

No problem Frank as that is why I said I will not post till the end of the week, meaning I will not spoil it for others till you post the final solution.
Knowing my luck I will get some wrong any way, I am like the Irish feller who saw the clue :- "To egg on", so he wrote "Toast."

Hum, I did try some soot mixed with water DSTM, is that not going to work?

Nev.

 

Note: The clues for 20 across and 7 down where missing from the list in the first post. They have now been added.

20. The thing that makes your computer work. (Acronym)(2)
7. No, don't take the long way round. (5)(3)

My apologies for the mistake....

 

Done. I know I got one wrong without seeing the solution.
There maybe more.
That was fun.

 

Been a tiring week at work, so not done much yet, however I now have a bank holiday three day weekend to play with it.

Nev.

 

Solution for Puzzle One
http://computerhelpforums.net/threads/crossword-puzzle-solution-for-puzzle-one.35125/#post-158138

Note: DO NOT click the link if you haven't completed the puzzle and don't want to see the results yet.

EDIT Please pm your answers to PseFrank prior to the solution being posted. DSTM.
This way I think is the the best way rather than post your Finished Xword.

 

You asked if anyone wants to compile a crossword of their own, are there any set rules as in does it have to be on computer based things or just plain ordinary general knowledge?
Can it be also specialised but in a different area, such as entertainment as in film or TV program and music, wildlife and nature, general science, or other more specialised subjects, but at least where folk should have some knowledge?
Just asking so we all know.
Thanks for the last one though and though I didn't complete it, it twisted the old brain cells into doing some work.

Nev.

 

Anything goes Nev. The only rules are ones that would be covered by the forum rules anyway. It would be great if a few of us can have a go...

PS. I'm going to be away until the end of the week. If anyone has questions about this thread, contact DSTM, and I'm sure he'll be able to help out. Thanks Dougie..

 

CHF Crossword Puzzle #2

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CHF PUZZLE NUMBER TWO CLUES

ACROSS​

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1. & 7 Down: Equine gift from the Greeks. (6)(5)​

4. Does this screen have droplets of water on it? (6)​

10. Scottish expanse of water. (4)​

11. American coin I think...That’s my 10 cents anyway. (4)​

12. Craving for liquid. (6)​

13. Seventeenth letter of the Greek alphabet. (3)​

14. Become stylish and taller with small Italian dagger. (8)​

16. One of lifes many obstacles that has to be cleared. Especially on the track. (6)​

17. Ampersand in full. (3) See 19 & 20 across. (3)(3)(5)​

18. & 15 & 28 down: Admin with sting in tail. (3)(3)(3)​

19. Damage your skin. (3) See 17 across.​

20. Move computer file to new address with sticky substance. (5) See 17 across.​

23. Break into computer or network in unlawful way. (4)​

24. E-book reader produced by Amazon. (6)​

27. Local building that caters for people who wish to imbibe. (3)​

29. Person who holds another against their will, usually for monetary gain. (9)​

32. One of the five senses. (5)​

33. Desire or want for something happens annually? (8)​

34. Girl goes to court to and files lawsuit. (3)​

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DOWN​

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2. Person who receives something. (9)​

3. Donkey likes to help out. (6)​

5. Retail outlet for pictures, or graphics software? (5)(4)​

6. Is this CHF staff member a little green? (7)​

7. See 1 across.​

8. Very nearly, but not quite. (6)​

9. Native American tribe. (8)​

15. See 18 across.​

17. You’ve a nerve, using this free to download audio editor! (8)​

18. Go into reverse to ensure you don’t lose files. (4)(2)​

21. They’re all keyboard users. (7)​

22. Body covering that may have freckles. (4)​

25. Term used to introduce the maiden name of a married woman. (3)​

26. Ten go into ER. (Anagram) (5)​

28. See 18 across.​

30. Nitrogen, oxygen, and argon mix. (3)​

31. Floor covering. (3)​

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Solution for puzzle Two​

http://computerhelpforums.net/threads/crossword-puzzle-solution-for-puzzle-2.35216/​

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Note: DO NOT click the link if you haven't completed the puzzle and don't want to see the results yet.​

 

I have finished (Puzzle # 2) with help from my wife. She is the clever one.
I will PM my answers to PseFrank before solution is posted.

 

Yes to all of the above, Nev.
You can mix a Xword up.