Cryptic Clues
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07/05/18 02:58 PM
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Pandora
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For those of you who might need instructions for cryptic crossword clues, check out this page . These have all been created by a variety of well-known constructors. There may be one or two that we might question, but they're still fun. Please explain all answers. -1. According to reports, creates a chapter's initiations and such (5) -2. Company man approves drawing tools (9) -3. Award improved coed allowance (10) -4. Last bits of Oreo filling near Cookie Monster (4) -5. Surprise crazy people from behind (4) -6. Psychic power returned after real unusual setback (7) -7. Winds innards around last piece of haggis (5) -8. Returned acid used in demonstration in an extreme way (9) -9. Steen's Lavender frames subject (7) -10. Higher limits of price in cattle (7)
The moon is actually more useful than the sun since the moon gives us light at night when it's dark. The sun only gives us light during the day when it's already bright out.
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Re: Cryptic Clues
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07/05/18 04:32 PM
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Sondi
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5. Surprise crazy people from behind (4) stun - surprise crazy people - nuts (from behind - reversal)
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Re: Cryptic Clues
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07/06/18 02:51 PM
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Sondi
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6. Psychic power returned after real unusual setback (7) relapse - setback pse - esp (psychic power returned - reversal) rela - real (unusual - anagram)
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Re: Cryptic Clues
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07/07/18 09:17 AM
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Sherlock
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Happy Birthday, Kevin! Hope you have a terrific day.
The best math you can learn is how to calculate the future cost of current decisions.
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