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===[**CDM**]=== #1231627
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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

Two linked clues this time:

1. Sex affects hot, crazy being (3,5,2,4)

2. Hitchcock film with Rope finale in old city for 1 (3,5,3,3,4)

Last edited by Lex; 12/27/20 01:00 PM.

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

Re: ===[**CDM**]=== [Re: Lex] #1231671
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1. the facts of life
2. the birds and the bees yes


The best math you can learn is how to calculate the future cost of current decisions.
Re: ===[**CDM**]=== [Re: Lex] #1231672
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You obviously know your subject: ===[**CDM**]=== thumbsup

Last edited by Lex; 10/23/20 11:03 AM.

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

Re: ===[**CDM**]=== [Re: Lex] #1231683
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She lives in the land of long cold winters. wink


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And winter has indeed begun early this year. penguin

Flimsy kind of string item (5)


The best math you can learn is how to calculate the future cost of current decisions.
Re: ===[**CDM**]=== [Re: Sherlock] #1231707
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thong think (double defn)


Sometimes lost is where you need to be. Just because you don't know your direction doesn't mean you don't have one.
Re: ===[**CDM**]=== [Re: manxman] #1231734
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Sorry, manxy. Not a double def and not the correct answer. evil


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Re: ===[**CDM**]=== [Re: Sherlock] #1231784
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Direct on right. Word play 4 + 1 kissy


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Re: ===[**CDM**]=== [Re: Lex] #1231797
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Thin-G

smile


Beauty is in the eye of the beerholder.
Re: ===[**CDM**]=== [Re: Koala] #1231802
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That's it, Koala! Put this thing around your midsection. bravo ===[**CDM**]===


The best math you can learn is how to calculate the future cost of current decisions.
Re: ===[**CDM**]=== [Re: Lex] #1231804
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Many Thanks Sherlock.

Is this singer a fraud? (5)

smile


Beauty is in the eye of the beerholder.
Re: ===[**CDM**]=== [Re: Lex] #1231872
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Clues huh?

1. One vowel.
2. The aforementioned vowel is not an 'e'.
3. In fact, the aforementioned vowel is actually an 'i'.

Bonus clue: 4 consonants

Extra bonus clue: ccicc

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Beauty is in the eye of the beerholder.
Re: ===[**CDM**]=== [Re: Lex] #1231882
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Last edited by Lex; 10/26/20 05:13 AM.

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

Re: ===[**CDM**]=== [Re: Lex] #1231942
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That would bee a great answer Lex.

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Re: ===[**CDM**]=== [Re: Lex] #1231990
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Cheers cobber! catrub

First nine letters sent back - the ninth from Greeks (4)


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

Re: ===[**CDM**]=== [Re: Lex] #1232070
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Direct on right, 3 vowels, all letters different smile


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

Re: ===[**CDM**]=== [Re: Lex] #1232105
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Iota (a to i are the first 9 letters of the alphabet)
9th greek letter is Iota smile


Sometimes lost is where you need to be. Just because you don't know your direction doesn't mean you don't have one.
Re: ===[**CDM**]=== [Re: Lex] #1232146
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Well unscrambled: ===[**CDM**]=== thumbsup


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

Re: ===[**CDM**]=== [Re: Lex] #1232171
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Thank you Lex wave2

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direct is on the left wave


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sorry Sherlock, not the answer i'm looking for wave

vccvvcc


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Re: ===[**CDM**]=== [Re: Lex] #1232375
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Or-leans blackkitty


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

Re: ===[**CDM**]=== [Re: Lex] #1232407
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Good answer Lex wave

made me think of Willie Nelson smile


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Re: ===[**CDM**]=== [Re: Lex] #1232426
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Thank you: I think of him when I listen to Arlo Guthrie on this one https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvMS_ykiLiQ but this is a good lock-down performance of it from one of my favourite performers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zmNs6sWTD8 and another of his lock-down efforts for good measure - topical and uplifting https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOisjEv9zYw

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