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)
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on โ16-09-2025 03:55 PM
Took a dive over nothing to run through.
(9 letters)
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on โ17-09-2025 11:01 AM
Took a dive over nothing to run through.
(9 letters)
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on โ17-09-2025 12:04 PM
jackknife โฆ I think it must be.
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on โ17-09-2025 12:23 PM
And you are spot on countess.
Took a dive over nothing to run through.
(9 letters)
Took a dive - ?
over nothing - Jack
to run through - knife
Took a dive - Jackknife (a dive in which the diver bends in midair to touch the toes, keeping the legs straight, and then straightens out).
Jackknife
on โ17-09-2025 02:10 PM
Testing programme changes universal rating for nothing, harking back to a classic swell (5)
on โ17-09-2025 03:51 PM
Trialโฆโฆ@@@?
on โ17-09-2025 04:10 PM
No, not a trial.
Testing programme changes universal rating for nothing, harking back to a classic swell (5)
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on โ17-09-2025 04:50 PM
Stain.....
on โ17-09-2025 05:46 PM
No, itโs stain-free.
Testing programme changes universal rating for nothing, harking back to a classic swell (5)
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Thereโs a charade, letter substitution, abbreviation, charade letter, reversal indicatorโฆ
on โ17-09-2025 06:50 PM
Basic.....