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How to enter The generalist prize The winner receives a copy of Time Tamed by Nicholas Foulkes. For more than 25,000 years, mankind has sought to understand and measure the passing of time, in the process creating some remarkable timepieces. Here, in this lavishly illustrated book, they are brought to life. Enigmas & puzzles prize The winner receives a copy of The World at Night by Babak Tafreshi. This night-sky collection is the work of an elite team of photographers from 20 countries. In partnership with The World at Night and Astronomy Without Borders, this is an expertly curated celebration of our night sky. Rules Send your solution to [email protected] or Crossword/Enigmas, Prospect, 2 Queen Anne’s Gate, SW1H 9AA. Include your email and postal address. Entries must be received by 21st February. Winners announced in our April 2020 issue. Last month’s winners The generalist: Izzy Birch, Exeter Enigmas & puzzles: Tim Laxton, London Download a PDF of this page at www.prospectmagazine.co.uk Last month’s generalist solutions A Adverbs, Ardeb; B Ben Elton, Blaue Reiter; C Claroes, Couloir; D Diesel train, Dux; E Écurie, Eldorado; F Farouche, Fenugreek; G Glühwein, Greer Garson; H Ham, Hectare; I Iloilo, Impala; J Joe Louis, Just So Stories; K Kilderkin, Kuhlau; L Laxey, Llano; M Maquiladora, Muckle Flugga; N Ngwee, Nuffield; O Odonata, Oulton; P Precatory, Ptarmigan; Q Qasida, Quaestor; R Ria, Ricasso; S Scion, Socle; T Terricole, Tim Gudgin; U Ulm, Urnfields; V Vingt, Virgate; W Whisky Galore, Wimbledon Park; X Xewkija, Xoana; Y Yorkie, Ytterbium; Z Zoiatria, Zoltán The solved grids for the January/February Generalist can be found attached to PDF of this page on the Prospect website ACROSS 1 US economist whose policies strongly influenced Margaret Thatcher’s government (6,8) 8 BBC TV sitcom starring Jimmy Edwards as the drunken, devious headmaster of Chiselbury public school (5-1) 13 Counter where shoes are repaired (7) 14 “The pesants are revolting” is a well-known example (4,4,5) 15 Curse or denounce (8) 16 Where Spanish and Portuguese are the main languages, across the Pond (5,7) 18 Actor who portrayed Alan Turing in the 2014 film The Imitation Game (8,11) 21 Ceremonious declaration of an engagement (9) 22 In printing, a flat oblong tray for type that has been set up (6) 23 Sewing-machine factory founded in Rüsselsheim in 1862 which is now a world-famous car factory (4) 25 Industrial, commercial and political city at the confluence of the River Ill and the Rhine (10) 26 Mountain south-west of Dolgellau: its easiest ascent is by the Pony Path (5,5) 30 Small island off the west coast of Mull which is linked by a causeway and bridge to the isle of Gometra (4) 32 Greek goddess of wisdom (6) 34 An attack using heavy artillery (9) 36 The Three Choirs Festival venue in 2022 (10,9) 39 Paper money from WW1 which was accepted as legal tender until 1928 (8,4) 40 The tibia (8) 42 The appearance of reality (13) 43 The rules of action, place and time prescribed in classical French drama (7) 44 In Scotland, a pinch of snuff (6) 45 US politician, governor of Illinois, who stood against Eisenhower as Democratic presidential candidate in 1952 and 1956 (5,9) DOWN 1 Composer of Das Lied von der Erde and Kindertotenlieder (6) 2 Polygraph (3,8) 3 Queen Victoria’s favourite residence—on the Isle of Wight and where she died (7,5) 4 July 17th 2020 at the Royal Albert Hall (5,5,2,3,5) 5 Group of African warriors (4) 6 Playwright—could be Mr Graduate! (10) 7 Egyptian site of two rock-cut temples built by Rameses II, which were relocated during the 1960s due to the construction of the Aswan Dam (3,6) 9 Waters stretching from the Mahia Peninsula to Cape Kidnappers on the eastern coast of New Zealand’s North Island (5,3) 10 The premier domestic rugby union competition in South Africa (6,3) 11 3rd-century legendary Gaelic bard whose supposed translations were published by James Macpherson (6) 12 All the audience crying at a Meatloaf hit (3,1,3,3,2,3,5) 17 Relating to a flower’s stalk which connects the stigma to the ovary (6) 19 First king of Riyadh’s country who reigned from 1932 to 1953 (3,4) 20 Modernist novel by James Joyce, published in its entirety in Paris on his 40th birthday (7) 24 Certainly not Grand Cru (3,9) 27 Denoting a certain inverse trigonometrical function (6) 28 80s presidential strategy which advocated supply-side economics (11) 29 West African country, capital Nouakchott, which gained independence from France in November 1960 (10) 31 A sudden and complete change of opinion (5-4) 33 Caught in a mesh (9) 35 Manages to live (8) 37 Cornish resort, the location of a branch of the Tate Gallery (2,4) 38 The Germans’ name for the state of which Wiesbaden is the capital (6) 41 The House of ..., the representative house of Tynwald (4) The generalist by Didymus Enigmas & puzzles Sense of direction Barry R Clarke Professor Neuron was apt to tease his nephew Trifle, not as an attempt to humiliate, but rather as a way of encouraging his mind to engage with the mysteries of the universe. So as they shared a pot of camomile tea in the professor’s study, Trifle was expecting his uncle to deliver yet another mind-stretching conundrum. “Let us consider forwards,” said Neuron. “You mean the four words you’ve just spoken?” asked Trifle, rather pleased with himself. “And let us consider backwards.” Neuron reached into his pocket. “In what sense might there be no difference between the difference between forwards and backwards, and either one of forwards and backwards?” Although Trifle was not backwards at going forwards he was now thoroughly confused. With that, Neuron produced a piece of paper and carefully unfolded it. “On this piece of paper, I’ve written a three-digit number using the digits 1–9. No two of these digits are the same. The digits must be reversed and the result subtracted from the original number. This creates a positive number containing the same three digits that appear in the original number.” What number was written on the piece of paper? Last month’s solution Pipe dream: Only depot B can be reached. Simply add the total horizontal and total vertical displacement possible from O for each of the seven combinations of six pipes. Safe or unsafe? The code is 4623. Court out? The third card is 9 of diamonds. The four cards are 1 of spades, 7 of hearts, 9 of diamonds, 8 of clubs. The bee and the box: The difference is 25 – 13 = 12. Haven’t a clue, doh!: Miss Steak with a mallet in the study. MARCH 2020 87
Transcript of The generalist by Didymus Enigmas & puzzles Sense of directionEnigmas & puzzles prize The winner...
How to enterThe generalist prizeThe winner receives a copy of Time Tamed by Nicholas Foulkes. For more than 25,000 years, mankind has sought to understand and measure the passing of time, in the process creating some remarkable timepieces. Here, in this lavishly illustrated book, they are brought to life.
Enigmas & puzzles prizeThe winner receives a copy of The World at Night by Babak Tafreshi. This night-sky collection is the work of an elite team of photographers from 20 countries. In partnership with The World at Night and Astronomy Without Borders, this is an expertly curated celebration of our night sky.
RulesSend your solution to [email protected] or Crossword/Enigmas, Prospect, 2 Queen Anne’s Gate, SW1H 9AA. Include your email and postal address. Entries must be received by 21st February. Winners announced in our April 2020 issue.
Last month’s winnersThe generalist: Izzy Birch, ExeterEnigmas & puzzles: Tim Laxton, LondonDownload a PDF of this page at www.prospectmagazine.co.uk
Last month’s generalist solutionsA Adverbs, Ardeb; B Ben Elton, Blaue Reiter; C Claroes, Couloir; D Diesel train, Dux; E Écurie, Eldorado; F Farouche, Fenugreek; G Glühwein, Greer Garson; H Ham, Hectare; I Iloilo, Impala; J Joe Louis, Just So Stories; K Kilderkin, Kuhlau; L Laxey, Llano; M Maquiladora, Muckle Flugga; N Ngwee, Nuffield; O Odonata, Oulton; P Precatory, Ptarmigan; Q Qasida, Quaestor; R Ria, Ricasso; S Scion, Socle; T Terricole, Tim Gudgin; U Ulm, Urnfields; V Vingt, Virgate; W Whisky Galore, Wimbledon Park; X Xewkija, Xoana; Y Yorkie, Ytterbium; Z Zoiatria, ZoltánThe solved grids for the January/February Generalist can be found attached to PDF of this page on the Prospect website
ACROSS
1 US economist whose policies strongly influenced Margaret Thatcher’s government (6,8)
8 BBC TV sitcom starring Jimmy Edwards as the drunken, devious headmaster of Chiselbury public school (5-1)
13 Counter where shoes are repaired (7)
14 “The pesants are revolting” is a well-known example (4,4,5)
15 Curse or denounce (8)
16 Where Spanish and Portuguese are the main languages, across the Pond (5,7)
18 Actor who portrayed Alan Turing in the 2014 film The Imitation Game (8,11)
21 Ceremonious declaration of an engagement (9)
22 In printing, a flat oblong tray for type that has been set up (6)
23 Sewing-machine factory founded in Rüsselsheim in 1862 which is now a world-famous car factory (4)
25 Industrial, commercial and political city at the confluence of the River Ill and the Rhine (10)
26 Mountain south-west of Dolgellau: its easiest ascent is by the Pony Path (5,5)
30 Small island off the west coast of Mull which is linked by a causeway and bridge to the isle of Gometra (4)
32 Greek goddess of wisdom (6)
34 An attack using heavy artillery (9)
36 The Three Choirs Festival venue in 2022 (10,9)
39 Paper money from WW1 which was accepted as legal tender until 1928 (8,4)
40 The tibia (8)
42 The appearance of reality (13)
43 The rules of action, place and time prescribed in classical French drama (7)
44 In Scotland, a pinch of snuff (6)
45 US politician, governor of Illinois, who stood against Eisenhower as Democratic presidential candidate in 1952 and 1956 (5,9)
DOWN 1 Composer of Das Lied von der
Erde and Kindertotenlieder (6) 2 Polygraph (3,8) 3 Queen Victoria’s favourite
residence—on the Isle of Wight and where she died (7,5)
4 July 17th 2020 at the Royal Albert Hall (5,5,2,3,5)
5 Group of African warriors (4) 6 Playwright—could be Mr
Graduate! (10) 7 Egyptian site of two rock-cut
temples built by Rameses II, which were relocated during the 1960s due to the construction of the Aswan Dam (3,6)
9 Waters stretching from the Mahia Peninsula to Cape Kidnappers on the eastern
coast of New Zealand’s North Island (5,3)
10 The premier domestic rugby union competition in South Africa (6,3)
11 3rd-century legendary Gaelic bard whose supposed translations were published by James Macpherson (6)
12 All the audience crying at a Meatloaf hit (3,1,3,3,2,3,5)
17 Relating to a flower’s stalk which connects the stigma to the ovary (6)
19 First king of Riyadh’s country who reigned from 1932 to 1953 (3,4)
20 Modernist novel by James Joyce, published in its entirety in Paris on his 40th birthday (7)
24 Certainly not Grand Cru (3,9) 27 Denoting a certain inverse
trigonometrical function (6) 28 80s presidential strategy which
advocated supply-side economics (11)
29 West African country, capital Nouakchott, which gained independence from France in November 1960 (10)
31 A sudden and complete change of opinion (5-4)
33 Caught in a mesh (9) 35 Manages to live (8) 37 Cornish resort, the location of a
branch of the Tate Gallery (2,4) 38 The Germans’ name for the state
of which Wiesbaden is the capital (6)
41 The House of ..., the representative house of Tynwald (4)
The generalist by Didymus Enigmas & puzzlesSense of directionBarry R Clarke
Professor Neuron was apt to tease his nephew Trifle, not as an attempt to humiliate, but rather as a way of encouraging his mind to engage with the mysteries of the universe. So as they shared a pot of camomile tea in the professor’s study, Trifle was expecting his uncle to deliver yet another mind-stretching conundrum.
“Let us consider forwards,” said Neuron.
“You mean the four words you’ve just spoken?” asked Trifle, rather pleased with himself.
“And let us consider backwards.” Neuron reached into his pocket.
“In what sense might there be no difference between the difference between forwards and backwards, and either one of forwards and backwards?”
Although Trifle was not backwards at going forwards he was now thoroughly confused. With that, Neuron produced a piece of paper and carefully unfolded it.
“On this piece of paper, I’ve written a three-digit number using the digits 1–9. No two of these digits are the same. The digits must be reversed and the result subtracted from the original number. This creates a positive number containing the same three digits that appear in the original number.”
What number was written on the piece of paper?
Last month’s solutionPipe dream: Only depot B can be reached. Simply add the total horizontal and total vertical displacement possible from O for each of the seven combinations of six pipes. Safe or unsafe? The code is 4623.Court out? The third card is 9 of diamonds. The four cards are 1 of spades, 7 of hearts, 9 of diamonds, 8 of clubs. The bee and the box: The difference is 25 – 13 = 12.Haven’t a clue, doh!: Miss Steak with a mallet in the study.
MARCH 2020 87
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