===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt
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03/31/19 11:54 AM
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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! 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 and https://www.ft.com/crossword.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 , 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 ===[**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! Next clue: Cool zaps, all bombs (no shells) (6) - nary an e
Last edited by Lex; 05/02/19 10:48 AM.
Life is what happens while you're making other plans.
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Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt
[Re: Lex]
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04/01/19 06:07 PM
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Aplomb? (appears in Bradford's!)
OMB = bOMBs with no shells (b,s) can't explain how "apl" = "zaps," all
I'm a man of few words, BUT I use 'em often!!
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Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt
[Re: CanukDenis]
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04/01/19 06:13 PM
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I think no shells applies to zAPs, aLl too.
Sometimes lost is where you need to be. Just because you don't know your direction doesn't mean you don't have one.
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Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt
[Re: Lex]
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04/02/19 01:06 AM
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Good teamwork Denis gets the Belt and owes Ed a drink! ===[**WCF**]===
Life is what happens while you're making other plans.
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Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt
[Re: CanukDenis]
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04/02/19 08:19 PM
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Thanks muchly! Disturbs and robs the insane (7)
The best math you can learn is how to calculate the future cost of current decisions.
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Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt
[Re: Lex]
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04/03/19 02:38 AM
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Definition = Disturbs. Anagram 'robsthe' = bothers.(Indicator = insane)
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Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt
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04/03/19 08:31 PM
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Hope this doesn't bother you, Curly! ===[**WCF**]===
The best math you can learn is how to calculate the future cost of current decisions.
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Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt
[Re: Lex]
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04/04/19 06:21 AM
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I don't think it will Cheryl, merci.
Attack from concealment (6)
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Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt
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04/05/19 05:42 PM
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Okay, times up anyway. ambush
The best math you can learn is how to calculate the future cost of current decisions.
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Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt
[Re: Lex]
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04/06/19 01:24 AM
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Wear this with pride Cheryl. ===[**WCF**]===
If you can't dance, don't blame the dance floor.
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Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt
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Thank you, Curly! Arrange as a loan without interest, around the first of October (5) no e's
The best math you can learn is how to calculate the future cost of current decisions.
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Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt
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Don't try to float wearing this, CCbomber! ===[**WCF**]===
The best math you can learn is how to calculate the future cost of current decisions.
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Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt
[Re: Lex]
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04/06/19 05:08 PM
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I axed my brain to work and it did!
Layer of wood for ballpark item (9)
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: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt
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04/06/19 10:58 PM
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sheathing (layer of wood) Shea + thing
Sometimes lost is where you need to be. Just because you don't know your direction doesn't mean you don't have one.
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Re: ===[**WCF**]=== Chain Crypt
[Re: Lex]
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Wear this thing with pride, manxman. ===[**WCF**]===
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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