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===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt #1178712
02/26/19 01:27 AM
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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
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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! dance

Next clue to follow shortly.

Last edited by Lex; 03/31/19 11:51 AM.

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Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt [Re: Lex] #1178779
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Thank you, Lex! wave

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Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt [Re: Lex] #1178793
02/26/19 09:49 PM
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thiS ANEsthetic

all there = sane !!

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Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt [Re: CanukDenis] #1178888
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Here's your belt, Denis. I promise it's all there! thumbsup ===[**WCF**]===


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Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt [Re: Lex] #1178901
02/27/19 10:43 PM
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Thanks Cheryl.

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Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt [Re: Lex] #1178939
02/28/19 01:13 PM
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Direct =stirring, 3 vowels, 2 indicators


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Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt [Re: Lex] #1178943
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Presumably rousing, being gin sour reversed or anagrammed with sour as indicator, but why sour-sour? headscratch

If two separate indicators, presumably one is for gin and one is for sour, but I am not sure what that does to improve the clue.

Last edited by Lex; 02/28/19 01:40 PM.

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Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt [Re: Lex] #1178956
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sour-SOUR: ROUSing : sour is indicator, rearranging SOUR to ROUS

Nothing sour-sour about this belly wrapper: ===[**WCF**]===


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Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt [Re: Lex] #1178990
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à votre santé! smile

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Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt [Re: Lex] #1179056
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cavort (hidden word reversed) dance


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Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt [Re: Lex] #1179087
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thumbsup

===[**FCW**]===

Last edited by Lex; 03/02/19 01:16 AM.

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Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt [Re: Lex] #1179108
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Thanks, Lex! At least it'll look right as I'm admiring myself in the mirror. kissy

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Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt [Re: Lex] #1179114
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Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt [Re: Urban Worrier] #1179124
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Here you go, Rog. I fixed it. No inept belt for you! wave ===[**WCF**]===


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Thanks, Cheryl! smile

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Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt [Re: Lex] #1179129
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a band on !!


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Feel free to wear this with abandon, Denis! smile :===[**WCF**]===


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Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt [Re: Lex] #1179137
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Merci Rog.

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Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt [Re: Lex] #1179156
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direct = arrest, 1 indicator


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Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt [Re: Lex] #1179220
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Big hint: cross = T


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Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt [Re: CanukDenis] #1179222
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Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt [Re: Lex] #1179239
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Being delivered by The Ottawa Bus Lines: ===[**WCF**]===


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Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt [Re: CanukDenis] #1179317
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Thank you, Denis! wave

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Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt [Re: Lex] #1179321
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lol


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