Cryptic Crossword Clues

[spacemanmf]

Having already seen your site, I was wondering when you'd stop by.

Heh, I'd been vaguely following it (but not doing a great job of solving anything). Eventually, I couldn't resist. EDIT: My effort is a number of years old now (nearly 8 years based on the age of the Excel spreadsheets!)

Of course a full crossword is harder to construct, but easier to solve.

Indeed.

[novice]

O. Why not upset weak and lazy English setter? (7)

This one's flawed, I seem to have gotten my terms mixed up.

A more correct clue would be

O. Why not upset weak and lazy composer? (7)

[novice]

Building on your Civilization theme (edit: thought your clue said settler):

46. Conquistador looking for milk and honey? (8)

Any hints?

[zakalwe]

Conquistador is the straight definition (and possibly too vague).

[novice]

32. Colored fish was coerced. (7) (not solved!)

38. Drum reflected secret killing. (7) (not solved!)

32. _ _ _ _ L _ _

38. _ _ _ D _ _ _

Is 38

Murders - (Drum re) "flected" + s = killing(s)

[zakalwe]

Not exactly, but you are on to something. The answer is a historical, uncommon word.

[zakalwe]

All very impressive stuff.

But the tricky bit is put them into a crossword, like this. :-)

Nice crossword, complete with symmetrical layout and all.

Some nice clues in there too, such as 5 down:

A notable act within an act but still beaten. (8)

Solution:

de(feat)ed

[novice]

38.

Murdrum (Drum reflected, Murdrum = secret killing)

Fun clue, but I guess I flunked on my english vocabulary.

[zakalwe]

Speaking of reflection...

O.

Zakalwe

Very nice. I was even thinking about doing that to you, but you beat me to it.

[novice]

Correct.

Sadly I need more hints, both on the colored fish and the conquistador.