birds and b quiz

[bibster]

can anybody help me with no's30 38 52 and 70 i know that they are not birds so a clue would be helpful as my mind is a complete blank, thanks.

[jan1956]

30, think of other types of combs

[Alibobs]

52 just look up the names of the bones in the ear!

70. Shakespeare!

[sarumite]

hi bibster for 52 you will need to look for the "non-latin" names of the three bones in the middle ear.

[sarumite]

38. ? Border Poll 1973 ?? ..... this should provide a clue!

[smouse]

well I was stuck on 70 but put in an answer so if the clue helps you bibster give me a bigger one cos now I am lost

[sarumite]

Hi smouse ... 70. Midsummer Night's Dream !!

[bibster]

sorry smouse i can't help you on no 70 yet as i am still baffled myself but as soon as i comu up with anything i will tell you.

[shaneystar2]

70 .... What is the opposite of top ?

[rogerr]

Am I allowed to ask for a hint for my last 2?
Qs 49 and 61 have really got me stumped!

[shaneystar2]

49 ...banana colour and something you bang nails in with .

Can't remember what 61 was ..have sent mine in and only made a rough list of the birds by number but not the others .

[sarumite]

Hi rogerr ... will try

49 Synonym of Twist (4 letters) + points where sun rises and sets!

61 Find a synonym for inadequate (costing less), then swop the a for second letter in season!

Hope this helps (S)

[smouse]

well can I just ask politely where the answer fits in the scheme of things cos I needed an occupation - lol

[leylander]

where are you getting these quizzes from ??

[smouse]

Got it I blame Robin!!! think he had mislead me - and hows that for a cryptic clue

[shaneystar2]

Sorry sorry ..I have given a hint for 47 by mistake and you asked for 49 . ......it seems I cannot read my own writing now !
Senior moment .

[sarumite]

smouse, do you mean 70 Bottom? if so this is one of the proper nouns, always appearing with a capital letter.

Shaney .. I think you have given a clue for 31 instead of 49 with your banana hint? ... lol

[shaneystar2]

Lol indeed ..I think I had better B off to bed !!
It's no good me trying to help anyone .I should have written it all down properly before I sent it off instead of scribbling it all over various bits of paper !

[rogerr]

Thanks for the hints S, will go and (hopefully) finish the quiz.
It has been great fun.

[smouse]

Well I wish I had never read this. I had what I thought was the correct answer for 61 and now I have a headache trying to work out the clue given by samurite. One things for sure it doesnt fit my answer