Posted By: Lex
Brit xword - 12/21/13 01:01 PM
A recent newspaper puzzle contained what we thought were some quite neat clues, so here are a selection to spike your punch and shine your tinsel as you enjoy the festivities of the season. As usual, please justify your answers:
1. Really hot nuts, say (10) - thoroughly
2. About ready? (8) - monetary
3. Fake qualification left out (9) - imitation
4. Small hole for capturing animals - this might be released from the trap (4) - spit
5. Around middle of board puts kings and queens here? (7) - palaces
6. Feeling blue? (10) - atmosphere
7. Flower's dropping, overrun by returning crowd (7) - blossom
8. Fellow switched future car brand (12) - manufacturer
9. Country clubs? Lad's not excited about that (8) - Scotland
10. Casanova love-nest taking shape (4) - oval
1. Really hot nuts, say (10) - thoroughly
2. About ready? (8) - monetary
3. Fake qualification left out (9) - imitation
4. Small hole for capturing animals - this might be released from the trap (4) - spit
5. Around middle of board puts kings and queens here? (7) - palaces
6. Feeling blue? (10) - atmosphere
7. Flower's dropping, overrun by returning crowd (7) - blossom
8. Fellow switched future car brand (12) - manufacturer
9. Country clubs? Lad's not excited about that (8) - Scotland
10. Casanova love-nest taking shape (4) - oval