on 10-05-2021 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. 🙂
The prisoner at the cave would not stand for the electrically charged droplets of water.
(12 letters)
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on 10-01-2025 08:23 PM
Yes.
Dug after quiet terror reaction (7)
WORDPLAY
dug [charade] = udder
after [position indicator] put “udder” after the bit below
quiet [charade] = sh
sh+udder
DEFINITION
terror reaction = shudder
You’re up, nfs.
on 11-01-2025 12:36 PM
Design from ammonia a solvent.
(9 letters)
on 11-01-2025 03:50 PM
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ e
on 11-01-2025 05:46 PM
Design from ammonia a solvent.
(9 letters)
_ o _ _ _ _ _ _ e
on 12-01-2025 12:03 PM
Formamide?
on 12-01-2025 01:45 PM
Yes twyngwyn.
on 12-01-2025 03:01 PM
mysterious chamber fish disease (7)
on 12-01-2025 03:57 PM
oops, sorrymysterious chamber fish disease, I heard (7)
on 13-01-2025 11:13 AM
mysterious chamber fish disease, I heard (7)
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on 13-01-2025 06:25 PM