Pointless brain teasers, puzzles, etc

[radiojake]

only got 5 across and 10 down

i am horrible at cryptic crosswords

 

[Elsker]

only got 5 across and 10 down

i am horrible at cryptic crosswords

I like to have a go at them.. but n ot really good yet . , either

 

[Elsker]

What is a word made up of 4 letters yet is also made up of 3, although is written with 8 letters and then with 4, rarely consists of 6 and never is written with 5?

Oh.. good grief... Will have a go before looking at the spoiler ....

 

[kickazz]

Last weekend's Saturday Paper had a cheeky clue that gave me a smile:



Political leader produced in one anal push. (7,6)


(I might be paraphrasing from memory but it still remains a correct clue)

 

[Gough]

Spoiler

Pauline Hanson. Mungo