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===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt - Bout 69 #893976
06/12/13 02:06 PM
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welcome By 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! eek

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 revealing one letter of the answer (in any position) 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 probably need 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! :bunny:

Next clue:

Organise mate with alternative arrangement in this! (6,1,5)


Last edited by Lex; 07/09/13 03:26 PM.

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

Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt - Bout 69 [Re: Lex] #894030
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Menage a trois (anag "organize mate") - a true &lit?? grin


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I wonder what's on television...?
Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt - Bout 69 [Re: Lex] #894036
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Correct young Rog! smile Here you go
===[**WCF**]===


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

Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt - Bout 69 [Re: Lex] #894153
06/13/13 08:27 AM
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Thanks, Lex smile

Transfer a trainee after a month (5)


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I wonder what's on television...?
Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt - Bout 69 [Re: Urban Worrier] #894218
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decal smile
dec=month
trainee=l


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 69 [Re: Lex] #894220
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Nice one, Manxman smile One belt coming at ya:
===[**WCF**]===


To waste one second of one's life is a betrayal of one's self.
I wonder what's on television...?
Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt - Bout 69 [Re: Urban Worrier] #894248
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Thanks UW smile

UFO's flying around front of convention center (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 69 [Re: Lex] #894257
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fo C us ; fo us = ufo's (flying) C = front of Convention

On the previous: why is trainee=l ?


I'm a man of few words, BUT I use 'em often!!
Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt - Bout 69 [Re: CanukDenis] #894276
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Good Denis===[**WCF**]=== wave
Trainee=Learner=L
like a person learning to drive is a trainee


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 69 [Re: Lex] #894315
06/13/13 08:37 PM
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Hmmm...always thought that if 1st letter (abbreviation)
is used, the word abbreviated had to be in the clue;
like: Transfer a learner...
Doesn't seem fair to use 1st letter of a synonym;
like anagram of synonym not allowed...
Sharpen the noodle, Sue wink

OK; next one:
Study for test (9) one "e"


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Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt - Bout 69 [Re: CanukDenis] #894327
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fot think


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 69 [Re: Lex] #894358
06/13/13 11:46 PM
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Yeah, I'm a little confused but I don't want to make assumptions.

How is trainee = L? Is that commonly accepted in some field? L is not an abbreviation for "learner" according to dictionary.com.

I'm also guessing that Denis's word is "for", not "fot". smile


Netflix needs to stop asking if I'm still watching and start asking if I've switched the laundry over yet
Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt - Bout 69 [Re: Lex] #894363
06/14/13 12:27 AM
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Yes..."for"; typo.
The "t" is next to the "r" and I have wide fingers!!


I'm a man of few words, BUT I use 'em often!!
Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt - Bout 69 [Re: Pandora] #894364
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Originally Posted By: Pandora
How is trainee = L? Is that commonly accepted in some field? L is not an abbreviation for "learner" according to dictionary.com.

Well, even if L was an accepted abbreviation,
wouldn't the word "learner" have to be IN
the clue?


I'm a man of few words, BUT I use 'em often!!
Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt - Bout 69 [Re: Lex] #894416
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Yes, Denis. I was just trying to start from the beginning. crazy


Netflix needs to stop asking if I'm still watching and start asking if I've switched the laundry over yet
Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt - Bout 69 [Re: Lex] #894489
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Study for test (9) one "e"

Early 1st day clue: double definition lol


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Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt - Bout 69 [Re: Lex] #894494
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I plead UK rules. "L" is a common Brit abbreviation for learner (all unqualified drivers have to have a big "L" sticker on their cars) and has been extended in crosswords to cover synonyms of "learner".

Like a ring can be "O" (that's not an abbreviation), a clergyman is "DD" (doctor of divinity), "RA" is a painter (Royal Academy) - not true abbreviations but commonly-accepted shorthand forms. So "Peculiar ring attached to vicar (3)" is a legit clue for "ODD"

I throw myself on the mercy of the noodle-meister. If found guilty I ask for 2362 other offences to be taken into consideration scared

Anyway, manxman understood it lol


To waste one second of one's life is a betrayal of one's self.
I wonder what's on television...?
Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt - Bout 69 [Re: Urban Worrier] #894498
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Originally Posted By: Urban Worrier
If found guilty I ask for 2362 other offences...

2363


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Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt - Bout 69 [Re: Lex] #894499
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rotfl


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Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt - Bout 69 [Re: Urban Worrier] #894512
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Denis, I figured it was a double definition but the problem is that there are many possibilities that fit:

Reasoning, ascertain, discharge, operation crazy


The best math you can learn is how to calculate the future cost of current decisions.
Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt - Bout 69 [Re: Lex] #894525
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All 2363 offenses heard and dismissed. kissy


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Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt - Bout 69 [Re: Lex] #894530
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Thanks Sherlock; I'll reclue:
Illness test (9)


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Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt - Bout 69 [Re: Lex] #894571
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Day#1 clue: 1st letter = b


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Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt - Bout 69 [Re: CanukDenis] #894573
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breakdown grin


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Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt - Bout 69 [Re: Lex] #894593
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This should prevent a breakdown: ===[**WCF**]===


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