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)
Solved! Go to Solution.
on 19-04-2025 02:28 PM
I’d forgotten this.
No, it’s not “honest”.
No dummy produces confetti charged with weight (6)
_ _ _ e _ d
“Charged with” is a containment indicator.
on 19-04-2025 02:58 PM
Shrewd....
on 19-04-2025 03:30 PM
Yes, you have it, nfs.
No dummy produces confetti charged with weight (6)
produces confetti [charade-] -> shred
charged with [containment indicator]
weight [abbr.] w
=> shreWd
WHOLE DEFINITION
shrewd
Please take us on the next cryptic journey…
on 19-04-2025 04:16 PM
Ask, and it appears and darkens.
(8 letters)
on 19-04-2025 05:34 PM
begrimes???
on 19-04-2025 05:49 PM
Sorry, no countess.
Ask, and it appears and darkens.
(8 letters)
_ _ _ _ o _ _ _
on 20-04-2025 11:04 AM
Sorry, no countess.
Ask, and it appears and darkens.
(8 letters)
_ _ _ _ o _ _ s
on 20-04-2025 12:17 PM
Beglooms..?
on 20-04-2025 01:01 PM
Yes twyngwyn.
on 20-04-2025 03:01 PM
Quickie:
fish in serious difficulty (8)