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Strictly Speaking

Posted By: Pandora

Strictly Speaking - 01/09/17 11:55 PM

The clues in 1-10 all define words in obscure ways. A-J contains the actual definitions or descriptions of the words. Determine the real words and match them with the similar-sounding descriptions. Example: “Set of twelve” (dozen) would match with “meditate” (do Zen). Please explain your answers.

-1. Ruler brooch
-2. Stern tablet
-3. Witch protector
-4. Tranquilize speaker
-5. Difficult item to sell
-6. Pier is lit
-7. Fairy-like weight
-8. Starting with legume
-9. Dog years
-10. Bad review for animal trainer

-a. eject
-b. drawn
-c. crime boss
-d. carriage
-e. valor
-f. settler
-g. beggar
-h. dowdy
-i. divinator
-j. equipment

Posted By: CCbomber

Re: Strictly Speaking - 01/10/17 01:19 AM

10g. pan handler wave
Posted By: Redz

Re: Strictly Speaking - 01/10/17 01:40 AM

3b. haggard (hag guard) wavegirl
Posted By: Pandora

Re: Strictly Speaking - 01/10/17 02:31 AM

Good starts! wave
Posted By: michele rose

Re: Strictly Speaking - 01/10/17 03:44 AM

4i. soothsayer wave
Posted By: manxman

Re: Strictly Speaking - 01/10/17 04:26 AM

9e. courage (cur age) smile
Posted By: Marian

Re: Strictly Speaking - 01/10/17 04:47 AM

1c. kingpin wave2
Posted By: Pandora

Re: Strictly Speaking - 01/10/17 05:13 AM

Good answers! wave
Posted By: Lex

Re: Strictly Speaking - 01/10/17 07:45 AM

5j hardware smile
Posted By: Pandora

Re: Strictly Speaking - 01/10/17 04:16 PM

Correct! grin
Posted By: Cue

Re: Strictly Speaking - 01/10/17 04:23 PM

8h frumpy (from pea) wave
Posted By: Pandora

Re: Strictly Speaking - 01/10/17 06:53 PM

Good answer! wave
Posted By: Sondi

Re: Strictly Speaking - 01/10/17 10:41 PM

6a. jettison (jetty sun)

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Posted By: Sherlock

Re: Strictly Speaking - 01/10/17 10:57 PM

7/d phaeton (fay ton) wink
Posted By: Pandora

Re: Strictly Speaking - 01/10/17 11:27 PM

Both good, ladies! wave

This leaves 2f to be explained. Don't be a slave to order. whistle
Posted By: Urban Worrier

Re: Strictly Speaking - 01/10/17 11:36 PM

Thanks for the hint, Pandora - pilgrim (grim pill) lol
Posted By: Pandora

Re: Strictly Speaking - 01/11/17 01:49 AM

Well done, Rog! thumbsup
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