on โ10-05-2021 01:54 PM
While it was done some years ago I see, I thought I would try a cryptic crossword-like thread for fun and to try and boost a little more interest here. I made up the below question for anyone interested in such a challenge. I thought the first person to get it correct might come up with the next question. A clue though - if you copy one from a newspaper or magazine etc., the answer can often be found on the internet. I can explain the answer for anyone who asks. ๐
The prisoner at the cave would not stand for the electrically charged droplets of water.
(12 letters)
Solved! Go to Solution.
on โ27-01-2022 09:06 PM
ADDITIONAL HINT
Still assuming no, and no, is such rue (7)
_ e _ a _ _ e
โAssumingโ is an indicator word.
on โ27-01-2022 09:24 PM
Penance
on โ27-01-2022 11:08 PM
Yes.
Still assuming no, and no, is such rue (7)
WORDPLAY
Still = peace
assuming [indicator:containment]
no = n
and no = another n
Soโฆ insert an n and another n into peace
peNaNce
DEFINITION
such rue = penance
Over to you, nfs
on โ28-01-2022 11:27 AM
While hollow, he was very comfortable within his Chinese heritage.
(5 letters)
on โ28-01-2022 11:33 AM
I could say ' Covid ' - but I won't.
on โ28-01-2022 01:17 PM
niche?
on โ28-01-2022 02:17 PM
Over to you.
on โ28-01-2022 02:41 PM
quickie:
a picture of the vessel you don't want to appear in (7)
on โ28-01-2022 02:50 PM
Titanic ??
on โ28-01-2022 02:53 PM
no, sorry