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===[**CDM**]=== crossword clue chain #1211996
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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! eek witch

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 hardwall , 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. dance

The weighty trophy to be passed to whoever solves your clue is the jewel-encrusted CanukDenis Memorial Championship Belt
===[**CDM**]=== praise

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!
urock

Male, no dove, carrying a weapon (8)

Last edited by Lex; 05/07/20 09:54 AM.

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

Re: ===[**CDM**]=== crossword clue chain [Re: Lex] #1212078
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Direct on right, 3 vowels of which 2 are a catrub


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Re: ===[**CDM**]=== crossword clue chain [Re: Lex] #1212096
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(Tom+hawk) carrying "a " -> tomahawk smile


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Re: ===[**CDM**]=== crossword clue chain [Re: Lex] #1212110
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Here's something to go with your Mohican: ===[**CDM**]=== blackkitty


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Re: ===[**CDM**]=== crossword clue chain [Re: Lex] #1212124
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Thanks, Lex! smile

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Re: ===[**CDM**]=== crossword clue chain [Re: Lex] #1212244
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Many apologies for the delay oops

Direct on the left
Wordplay 6+3
3 vowels, all different
cv-ccvccvc


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Re: ===[**CDM**]=== crossword clue chain [Re: Lex] #1212308
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Ok...

Maybe it would play better across the pond as "communist" rather than"socialist"
The vowels: cO-ccAccEc
One indicator


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Re: ===[**CDM**]=== crossword clue chain [Re: Urban Worrier] #1212332
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Re: ===[**CDM**]=== crossword clue chain [Re: Lex] #1212342
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Star solve, manxman! wave ===[**CDM**]===


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Re: ===[**CDM**]=== crossword clue chain [Re: Urban Worrier] #1212434
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Thank you UW wave
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Re: ===[**CDM**]=== crossword clue chain [Re: manxman] #1212559
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one 'e' plus a second vowel, which is an 'i'wave


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Re: ===[**CDM**]=== crossword clue chain [Re: Lex] #1212582
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Re: ===[**CDM**]=== crossword clue chain [Re: Pandora] #1212605
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Nicely solved Pandie wave2
===[**CDM**]===


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Re: ===[**CDM**]=== crossword clue chain [Re: Lex] #1212624
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Thank you! wave

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Re: ===[**CDM**]=== crossword clue chain [Re: Lex] #1212652
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Iris(h) razz (No leprechaun smileys so I settled for this lol)


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Re: ===[**CDM**]=== crossword clue chain [Re: Lex] #1212656
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Top o' the afternoon to ye, Cue! Well solved! ===[**CDM**]===

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Re: ===[**CDM**]=== crossword clue chain [Re: Lex] #1212748
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Nice accent lass! Thanks smile

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Last edited by Cue; 03/19/20 10:23 AM. Reason: Miscount correction

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Re: ===[**CDM**]=== crossword clue chain [Re: Lex] #1212806
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Opps...my lack of counting ability is showing rolleyes It should be (7)

Direct on right. Three unique vowels...none of which are e's


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Re: ===[**CDM**]=== crossword clue chain [Re: Lex] #1212823
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ccvcvvc


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Re: ===[**CDM**]=== crossword clue chain [Re: Lex] #1212858
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two homonyms = necessary.
Note the colors of the letters in my clue above.


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Re: ===[**CDM**]=== crossword clue chain [Re: Cue] #1212866
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Re: ===[**CDM**]=== crossword clue chain [Re: Lex] #1212877
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Good solve, Cheryl. Sorry about the count mix up. I find it necessary to give you this ===[**CDM**]=== smile


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Re: ===[**CDM**]=== crossword clue chain [Re: Cue] #1212901
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Why, thank you very much, Cue! happydance

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Re: ===[**CDM**]=== crossword clue chain [Re: Sherlock] #1212978
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Direct on the right. 4 vowels, all different, one is an e. wink


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Re: ===[**CDM**]=== crossword clue chain [Re: Sherlock] #1213052
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