===[**CDM**]=== crossword clue chain
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07/08/19 11:13 AM
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Sadly we lost our good friend Denis Borris (aka CanukDenis) on 27th June and we already miss his irreverent and clever puzzles and comments. He was a long time contributor to GB, especially here in the Garden, and one of the originators of this game. We have therefore decided to mark his passing by renaming the World Clue Federation Championship Belt as the CanukDenis Memorial Championship Belt and hope all of you (and especially his brother Curly and sister OrleansBelle) will approve. 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, and 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. 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. The weighty trophy to be passed to whoever solves your clue is the jewel-encrusted CanukDenis Memorial Championship Belt ===[**CDM**]=== This thread is so named in honour of our late dear friend Denis Borris (aka CanukDenis) who was an ever cheerful and quick-witted presence on this forum, posting many an iffy crypt just to stir the pot, and intrigued by all things linguistic, mathematical and beyond. RIP CD - we hold you in our hearts as we play on! next clue to follow shortly...
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Re: ===[**CDM**]===
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07/08/19 11:39 AM
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Here we go, for the new Trophy: Denis Borris initially a Cardinal? - Could be this type of fast mover! (5,6) (edited) By the way, it was (Urban Worrier) Rog's splendid idea to use the WCF as our memorial to Denis!
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Re: ===[**CDM**]=== crossword clue game
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07/09/19 12:24 AM
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Early hints for the clue (which appropriately is probably noodle-worthy!): direct on the right vccvc cvccvc NB clue slightly edited
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Re: ===[**CDM**]=== crossword clue game
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07/10/19 02:25 AM
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Denis would have been proud of the dodginess/deviousness of this one: Aston Martin (DB + a cardinal number - DB4, DB5 etc)
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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Re: ===[**CDM**]=== crossword clue game
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07/10/19 02:52 AM
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Hi Rog, it is correct you are, and I am glad you approve! Here is your pristine new Trophy: ===[**CDM**]=== Not only should you keep it well polished, but you probably need to watch out in case Denis's ghost nicks it (or at least the sparkly bits)...
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Re: ===[**CDM**]=== crossword clue game
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07/11/19 02:55 AM
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Direct on the right, one indicator, wordplay 3+5...
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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Re: ===[**CDM**]=== crossword clue game
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07/13/19 11:59 AM
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