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===[**WCF**]=== #1185066
05/02/19 10:47 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 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 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
===[**WCF**]=== praise

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 courtesy of current title holder Sherlock.

Last edited by Lex; 06/18/19 11:04 AM.

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

Re: ===[**WCF**]=== [Re: Lex] #1185092
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Thanks, Lex and Cue! wave

One who raises glass to flower (7) 1 e


The best math you can learn is how to calculate the future cost of current decisions.
Re: ===[**WCF**]=== [Re: Sherlock] #1185224
05/03/19 05:26 PM
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Hints: direct on left, 3 total vowels, all different kissy


The best math you can learn is how to calculate the future cost of current decisions.
Re: ===[**WCF**]=== [Re: Sherlock] #1185251
05/03/19 09:37 PM
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Okay, this is easier than you think. cvvccvc


The best math you can learn is how to calculate the future cost of current decisions.
Re: ===[**WCF**]=== [Re: Sherlock] #1185273
05/04/19 07:13 AM
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What does it mean to raise a glass? wink


The best math you can learn is how to calculate the future cost of current decisions.
Re: ===[**WCF**]=== [Re: Lex] #1185285
05/04/19 08:40 AM
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to aster ! Nice!


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Re: ===[**WCF**]=== [Re: CanukDenis] #1185286
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I raise this belt to you, Denis! bravo ===[**WCF**]===


The best math you can learn is how to calculate the future cost of current decisions.
Re: ===[**WCF**]=== [Re: Lex] #1185298
05/04/19 10:35 AM
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Love that one! So simple. So devious. grin


Netflix needs to stop asking if I'm still watching and start asking if I've switched the laundry over yet
Re: ===[**WCF**]=== [Re: Lex] #1185300
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Merci bocups Cheryl!

Letter container after container (7) no e


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Re: ===[**WCF**]=== [Re: Lex] #1185367
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cvvccvc, cvvc=letter, cvc=container


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Re: ===[**WCF**]=== [Re: CanukDenis] #1185417
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There are so many possibilities: mailbox, mailbag, bookbag crazy


The best math you can learn is how to calculate the future cost of current decisions.
Re: ===[**WCF**]=== [Re: Lex] #1185424
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I'll take mailbox! ===[**WCF**]===


I'm a man of few words, BUT I use 'em often!!
Re: ===[**WCF**]=== [Re: CanukDenis] #1185435
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Thank you, Denis! wave

Bits of nothing in broken stem (5) 1 e


The best math you can learn is how to calculate the future cost of current decisions.
Re: ===[**WCF**]=== [Re: Lex] #1185441
05/06/19 01:26 AM
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Motes = bits - anagram (broken) of stem containing o (nothing) catrub

Last edited by Lex; 05/06/19 01:27 AM.

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

Re: ===[**WCF**]=== [Re: Lex] #1185518
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Lex, here's a bit of something for you to wear. thumbsup ===[**WCF**]===


The best math you can learn is how to calculate the future cost of current decisions.
Re: ===[**WCF**]=== [Re: Lex] #1185559
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Thank you. smile

Omen still represented heavy burden (9)

Last edited by Lex; 05/07/19 12:51 AM.

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

Re: ===[**WCF**]=== [Re: Lex] #1185591
05/07/19 12:34 PM
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Millstone (anag "omen still") grin

"represented" - neat - makes a nice surface!


To waste one second of one's life is a betrayal of one's self.
I wonder what's on television...?
Re: ===[**WCF**]=== [Re: Lex] #1185595
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This should be less of a burden: ===[**WCF**]=== thumbsup


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

Re: ===[**WCF**]=== [Re: Lex] #1185602
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Thanks Lex! One that appealed to my sense of humour:

Told to choose an entrance for bullfighter (7)


To waste one second of one's life is a betrayal of one's self.
I wonder what's on television...?
Re: ===[**WCF**]=== [Re: Lex] #1185611
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picador lol


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Re: ===[**WCF**]=== [Re: Lex] #1185650
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Nice one, young Sue! lol ===[**WCF**]===


To waste one second of one's life is a betrayal of one's self.
I wonder what's on television...?
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Thank you, sweet Rog. smile

Boss dressed in shocking pink (7)


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Re: ===[**WCF**]=== [Re: Lex] #1185699
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in shoc(king pin)k


Did you ever stop to think and then forget to start again?
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Be the boss, Cue. wave

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


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Re: ===[**WCF**]=== [Re: Lex] #1185709
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Thanks, Sue smile

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Did you ever stop to think and then forget to start again?
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