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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05-01-2026 12:21 AM - edited 05-01-2026 12:22 AM
I like it, but no… not uproarious.
Upset, hits ceiling but it doesn’t get noisy (10)
________o_
Two charades; one has an indicator applied to it.
on 05-01-2026 10:38 PM
More clues
Upset, hits ceiling but it doesn’t get noisy (10)
_o______o_
Two charades; one has an (anagram) indicator applied to it.
on 06-01-2026 12:36 AM
Conniption..
on 06-01-2026 07:24 AM
N, it’s no conniption.
Additional clues
Upset, hits ceiling but it doesn’t get noisy (10)
_o____r_o_
Two charades; one has an (anagram) indicator applied to it.
[anagrind][charade][/anagrind] [charade]
on 06-01-2026 08:06 AM
Soundproof
on 06-01-2026 09:22 AM
You have it, twyngwyn.
Upset, hits ceiling but it doesn’t get noisy (10)
WORDPLAY
upset [anagrind]
hits [charade: pounds]
-> soundp
ceiling [charade: roof]
soundp+roof
WHOLE DEFINITION
But it doesn’t get noisy = soundproof
And… you’re up.
on 06-01-2026 11:35 AM
Reportedly, large Nice friend has committed a crime (6)
on 06-01-2026 12:46 PM
Bigamy....
on 06-01-2026 12:48 PM
All yours, nfs
on 06-01-2026 01:29 PM
I hear the stock item is inspiring.
(9 letters)