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===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt #1143313
03/01/18 02:58 PM
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welcome By way of reminder, the object of this game is to solve (and briefly explain) the clue presented by the previous poster and then set your own clue.

Anything from the (worldwide) crossword arena is acceptable by way of clue style, but if you stray too far from the pure path beware the scourge of... Pandora's WET NOODLE! scared wavegirl

The puzzle could be an old favourite or something of your own making. Don't be shy: this is for everyone, not just the old hands!

For those unfamiliar with crossword clues who want to give it a try, there is plenty of guidance online and a quite entertaining and instructive book (not just for beginners) available from amazon http://www.amazon.com/The-Times-Crack-Cryptic-Crosswords/dp/0007546521/ref=dp_ob_image_bk and no doubt elsewhere, and for those who like British Crosswords you may like to try these (which are free): http://www.theguardian.com/crosswords.

There is nothing to prevent (say) a couple of related clues if offering a single clue cramps your style.

If there are multiple answers involved, there is no restriction against one person solving all and the solver of the final clue/part is the one who goes next.

Obviously you need to await confirmation of a correct answer before posting your own puzzle, but please then do so reasonably promptly: if having answered correctly you are not going to be able to set a follow-up clue within about the next 18 hours, please pass your turn to someone else so that the game does not stall.

To save the poor demented solvers from excessive brain damage crazy , you should consider revealing one letter of the answer when the question is set, unless the answer is very short/easy so that provision of a letter hint at the outset would spoil the sport!

If no-one is biting within about 24 hours you should start dropping additional hints.

To try to give everyone a fair crack of the whip, the immediately previous setter is asked not to post a solution to the current clue within the first 24 hours.

The weighty trophy to be passed to whoever solves your clue is the jewel-encrusted World Clue Federation Championship Belt
===[**WCF**]===

Constructive criticism and cheerful badinage are to be expected, not to mention a certain amount of national rivalry, but above all, have a bit of fun! penguin

Next clue coming up shortly from current holder manxman.

Last edited by Lex; 03/25/18 05:31 PM.

Life is what happens while you're making other plans.

Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt [Re: Lex] #1143327
03/01/18 05:13 PM
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thank you

A sports car and its overturned mark (6) no 'e's wave


Sometimes lost is where you need to be. Just because you don't know your direction doesn't mean you don't have one.
Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt [Re: Lex] #1143329
03/01/18 06:41 PM
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sti(gm)a wave


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Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt [Re: Pandora] #1143330
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Pandora, no stigma attached to this===[**WCF**]=== smile


Sometimes lost is where you need to be. Just because you don't know your direction doesn't mean you don't have one.
Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt [Re: Lex] #1143341
03/01/18 09:02 PM
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Thanks, manxman. smile

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Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt [Re: Pandora] #1143368
03/02/18 08:43 AM
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(m)Otto grin


The best math you can learn is how to calculate the future cost of current decisions.
Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt [Re: Lex] #1143379
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That's a good head on your shoulders, Sherlock! ===[**WCF**]=== grin


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Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt [Re: Pandora] #1143438
03/02/18 08:49 PM
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Why, thank you, Sue! kissy

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Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt [Re: Sherlock] #1143442
03/02/18 09:40 PM
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tap (contained word) wave


Sometimes lost is where you need to be. Just because you don't know your direction doesn't mean you don't have one.
Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt [Re: manxman] #1143495
03/03/18 11:32 AM
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Right you are, Manxman! wave ===[**WCF**]===


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Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt [Re: Sherlock] #1143511
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Thank you Sherlock smile

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Sometimes lost is where you need to be. Just because you don't know your direction doesn't mean you don't have one.
Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt [Re: manxman] #1143579
03/04/18 01:28 PM
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one 'e' wave


Sometimes lost is where you need to be. Just because you don't know your direction doesn't mean you don't have one.
Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt [Re: manxman] #1143582
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Da(ni)el le(in)ad happydance


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Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt [Re: Sherlock] #1143585
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right you are Sherlock smile ===[**WCF**]===


Sometimes lost is where you need to be. Just because you don't know your direction doesn't mean you don't have one.
Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt [Re: manxman] #1143586
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Thanks, Manxman! wave

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Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt [Re: Lex] #1143587
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paroled...cute!

Would this be legal: Leopard is turned loose ?
"turned loose" both anagram indicator and direct...&lit


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Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt [Re: CanukDenis] #1143588
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Turn this loose around your waist, Denis! grin ===[**WCF**]===

I don't think they could do double duty and be legal. But, turned might be the anagram indicator and loose the direct. wink


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Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt [Re: Lex] #1143589
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Merci...merci...

French said to copy (5) ain't no e


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Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt [Re: Lex] #1143609
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Ditto = copy - dit (French said) + to smile


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Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt [Re: Lex] #1143619
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You've dit that right ===[**WCF**]===


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Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt [Re: Lex] #1143639
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Merci bien! smile

Curses director perhaps with shares (11) - two es


Life is what happens while you're making other plans.

Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt [Re: Lex] #1143709
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exec rations

right in the 1st bunch of thesaurus.com's synonyms for curse!


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Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt [Re: Lex] #1143734
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Correctly executed! thumbsup
===[**WCF**]===


Life is what happens while you're making other plans.

Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt [Re: Lex] #1143739
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Mercy...

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Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt [Re: Lex] #1143800
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direct on right, vcvc


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