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)
Solved! Go to Solution.
on โ07-05-2026 05:58 PM
No, neither affairs nor Blancheโฆ
White is bubbly in the testing room agenda (7)
Do you have full lists of anagram indicators?
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on โ07-05-2026 07:36 PM
albumenโฆ.?
on โ07-05-2026 08:21 PM
Yes, albumen it is.
White is bubbly in the testing room agenda (7)
WORDPLAY
bubbly <- anagrind
testing room [charade: lab]
agenda [charade: menu]
lab+menu is an anagram of albumen
WHOLE DEF
white = albumen
The misdirection was deliciously satisfying to me.
Over to you, twyngwyn.
on โ08-05-2026 09:44 AM
affirmative knowledge is forecast (9)
on โ08-05-2026 10:25 AM
Prognosis?
on โ08-05-2026 11:24 AM
All yours, nfs
on โ08-05-2026 12:25 PM
Apparently, the rich we consider with appealing taste.
(8 letters)
