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 โ04-02-2022 11:08 AM
HINT:
Spice portion is seeped in liquid (10)
_ a _ _ _ a _ _ _ _
on โ04-02-2022 11:18 AM
Salivation
on โ04-02-2022 12:43 PM
No, still not there.
HINT:
Spice portion is seeped in liquid (10)
_ a _ e _ a _ _ _ _
on โ04-02-2022 01:53 PM
maceration
on โ04-02-2022 03:24 PM
That's it.
Spice portion is seeped in liquid (10)
WORDPLAY
spice [charade] = mace
portion [charade] = ration
mace+ration = maceration
DEFINITION
seeped in liquid = maceration
Over to you, twyngwyn.
on โ04-02-2022 05:29 PM
quickie:
looks like a mouse, select sneeze? (7)
on โ04-02-2022 06:27 PM
Pikachu
on โ05-02-2022 01:04 PM
over to you, nfs
on โ05-02-2022 01:57 PM
Clue:
Sounds like Sibyl got her payback.
(6 letters)
on โ05-02-2022 05:12 PM
_ _ o _ _ _