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 โ03-03-2025 03:23 PM
CLUE
Fair choirs do swallow alcohol (8)
The alcohol reference is to a particular type of alcohol.
Swallow is a containment indicator.
Two words in this must be used together for their charade.
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on โ03-03-2025 03:57 PM
Sporting...
on โ03-03-2025 06:12 PM
You have it, nfs.
Fair choirs do swallow alcohol (8)
choirs do [charade = sing] swallow [containment indicator] alcohol [charade = port] -> SING contains PORT => sPORTing
WHOLE DEFINITION
fair = sporting
Youโre as up as a dormouse isnโt.
on โ03-03-2025 06:34 PM
Quickie for the night...
Apparently, long drops off the impulsive gap.
(7 letters)
on โ04-03-2025 11:49 AM
Apparently, long drops off the impulsive gap.
(7 letters)
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on โ04-03-2025 04:42 PM
latrine...?
on โ04-03-2025 04:54 PM
Sorry, no twyngwyn LOL.
Apparently, long drops off the impulsive gap.
(7 letters)
_ _ _ a _ _ e
on โ04-03-2025 06:15 PM
passageโฆ???
on โ04-03-2025 06:22 PM
No countess, and the position of the letter A is incorrect.
on โ05-03-2025 04:16 AM
So it is. Bad A.
Expanseโฆ?