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===[**WCF**]=== Chain crypt - Bout 58 #835663
09/15/12 05:38 PM
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welcomeBy way of reminder, the object of this game is to solve 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 from the pure path beware the scourge of... ...Pandora's WET NOODLE! scared

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!

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 24 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, hardwall you should consider giving a hint as to letters when the question is set, unless the answer is relatively 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 are encouraged to 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 successfully 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! rah catrub

The current title-holder Sherlock will post her offering shortly.


Last edited by Lex; 09/16/12 07:24 AM.

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

Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain crypt - Bout 58 [Re: Lex] #835694
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Thanks, Lex!

To be served with fat (5)


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Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain crypt - Bout 58 [Re: Sherlock] #835700
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To be served with fat (5)

Obese - Hidden word - T(o be se)rved

smile


Beauty is in the eye of the beerholder.
Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain crypt - Bout 58 [Re: Koala] #835710
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Consider yourself served, Koala! grin
===[**WCF**]===


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Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain crypt - Bout 58 [Re: Sherlock] #835744
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Thank you Ma'am.

Small man that makes a move Monday evening, perhaps (9)

smile


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Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain crypt - Bout 58 [Re: Koala] #835989
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Hmmmmmmmmmm....clue time I guess...

Direct = Monday evening, perhaps

happydance


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Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain crypt - Bout 58 [Re: Lex] #836139
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weeknight - wee (small) + knight (man that makes a move) smile


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

Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain crypt - Bout 58 [Re: Lex] #836177
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Good move Lex...over to you.

===[**WCF**]===

happydance


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Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain crypt - Bout 58 [Re: Lex] #836222
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Small man that makes a move Monday evening, perhaps (9)

Isn't "Monday evening, perhaps", only an example
of "weeknight", not a definition?
A bit like "The Hilton, perhaps" is not a definition
of "hotel".

Just checking....


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Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain crypt - Bout 58 [Re: Lex] #836319
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Koala, thank you for the belt, and for even delivering it right side up! wink

Denis, I think "the Hilton, perhaps" would be acceptable as meaning "hotel" for crossword clue purposes, and prompts this clue (which is probably too easy):

Perhaps Iliad disclosing perhaps Odyssey? No, quite the opposite! (8)


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Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain crypt - Bout 58 [Re: Lex] #836356
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Originally Posted By: Lex
Denis, I think "the Hilton, perhaps" would be acceptable as meaning "hotel" for crossword clue purposes,

Is that same as "cryptic crossword clue purposes"?
I still don't thing it's legal as "definition" in a crypic clue...


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Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain crypt - Bout 58 [Re: Lex] #836363
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"the Hilton, perhaps" is a perfectly fine direct for "hotel". Really, what else would you think of? smile


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Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain crypt - Bout 58 [Re: Lex] #836374
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OK; happy to learn that...
Always thought you could use such as "charade",
with a definition, like:
Perhaps The Hilton inn ; inn being definition.

It'll sure make my life easier with future clues!


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Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain crypt - Bout 58 [Re: Lex] #836420
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Quote:
It'll sure make my life easier with future clues
...and our lives tougher, no doubt! smile


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

Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain crypt - Bout 58 [Re: Lex] #836544
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Perhaps not as easy as I thought/feared...but the answer is staring you in the face! grin


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

Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain crypt - Bout 58 [Re: Lex] #836772
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Early second day hint: "Perhaps Iliad" is the direct, and the answer is a word which I did not realise has this meaning (more usually having musical connotations).

Last edited by Lex; 09/20/12 04:18 AM.

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Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain crypt - Bout 58 [Re: Lex] #836812
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rhapsody (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 - Bout 58 [Re: Lex] #836816
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Another IOM baton pass: ===[**WCF**]=== smile


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Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain crypt - Bout 58 [Re: Lex] #836847
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What d'heck is "No, quite the opposite" doing there?


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Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain crypt - Bout 58 [Re: Lex] #836858
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The clue could have been simply "perhaps Odyssey discloses perhaps Iliad," but I reversed it to make it less obvious, and therefore the vice versa aspect needed stating.


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

Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain crypt - Bout 58 [Re: Lex] #836870
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Oh oh....do I hear the wet noodle warming up... scared


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Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain crypt - Bout 58 [Re: Lex] #836873
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Oh Lex, this is going to hurt me more than it does you. That was massively illegal. Ten lashes. Sorry.


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Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain crypt - Bout 58 [Re: Pandora] #836878
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Thanks Lex. Condolences on your whipping smile

Some bachelor never returned record (5)


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 - Bout 58 [Re: Lex] #836888
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Some bacheLOR NEver returned record = enrol

some = container indicator; like, some of "bachelor never"?
If so, real cute!


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Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain crypt - Bout 58 [Re: CanukDenis] #836890
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Here you go...===[**WCF**] === wave


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