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 27-01-2026 04:43 PM
Stop at the first sign of birds.
(8 letters)
_ a _ _ _ _ e s
on 28-01-2026 11:07 AM
Stop at the first sign of birds.
(8 letters)
_ a _ a _ _ e s
on 28-01-2026 01:31 PM
Canaries…?
on 28-01-2026 01:58 PM
Yes countess.
on 28-01-2026 04:16 PM
Zero taxis coming back for wages? (5)
on 28-01-2026 05:15 PM
Bacon.....
on 28-01-2026 05:22 PM
Yes, indeed. 🥓🐖
Zero taxis coming back for wages? (5)
WORDPLAY
zero taxis [charade: no cab]
coming back [reversal indicator] … nocab -> bacon
WHOLE DEF
wages = bacon
Over to you, nfs.
on 28-01-2026 05:35 PM
Laugh your head off fruity tart.
(11 letters)