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 13-10-2025 07:18 PM
Oh! Galileo.
on 13-10-2025 07:25 PM
Yes countess.
on 13-10-2025 07:31 PM
Quick one:
Bark for communication when returning hot bed (5)
on 13-10-2025 07:37 PM
Yappy.....
on 14-10-2025 12:50 AM
No, not yappy. No yaps in earshot.
Bark for communication when returning hot bed (5)
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There’s a charade, an abbreviation, a reversal. My whole indicator is on the slightly cryptic side.
on 14-10-2025 10:35 AM
Birch………..?
on 14-10-2025 02:19 PM
You have it, twyngwyn.
Bark for communication when returning hot bed (5)
WORDPLAY
returning [reversal indicator]
hot [abbrev. H]
bed [charade: crib]
Hcrib -> birch
WHOLE DEFINITION
bark for communication = birch
See https://www.medievalists.net/2024/11/medieval-daily-life-on-birchbark/ - These letter on birch bark are fascinating.
Over to you.