===[**CDM**]=== crossword clue chain
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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, 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 courtesy of current Belt holder, the winsome damsel Sherlock.
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Re: ===[**CDM**]=== crossword clue chain
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Thank you kindly, Lex! One error-prone horn player holds first of notes (7)
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Re: ===[**CDM**]=== crossword clue chain
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No bungling that answer, Lex! ===[**CDM**]===
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Re: ===[**CDM**]=== crossword clue chain
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Thank you! Fair where dancing bear on sale (10)
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Re: ===[**CDM**]=== crossword clue chain
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Spot on, young fellah! Here you go: ===[**CDM**]=== All well here, thanks, at least until the borders are reopened..., but we are still being careful and I always wear a mask for shopping despite the fact that supposedly the Island is currently clear of the virus. Stay safe.
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Re: ===[**CDM**]=== crossword clue chain
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Thank you Lex. Good to hear that you and the Isle of Man are all free and clear. Keep safe. Inventor left in bed (6)
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Re: ===[**CDM**]=== crossword clue chain
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Re: ===[**CDM**]=== crossword clue chain
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07/10/20 01:17 AM
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Bestride - good one!
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Re: ===[**CDM**]=== crossword clue chain
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Thank you Panda Sue (have you delved into Baba is You yet...?) Powerlessness in a place like Washington with Trump installed (10)
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Re: ===[**CDM**]=== crossword clue chain
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It's one to play in between bouts of more substantial/serious gaming... and as for the current clue, no e and the direct is on the left
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