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)
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on โ11-05-2021 06:49 PM
Well done!
A variety (anagram) of coins = sonic
soar in value - boom
on โ11-05-2021 09:16 PM
Decimals following gear creates little felines
7 letters
on โ11-05-2021 10:01 PM
Kittens
(Meeeow)
on โ12-05-2021 07:35 AM
Yes - it was a bit simple compared to yours.
Decimals = tens
following (after) gear = kit
โ12-05-2021 06:05 PM - edited โ12-05-2021 06:05 PM
This union has resulted from a flirtation where penny has gone astray. (1 word, 9 letters.)
on โ12-05-2021 08:17 PM
Dalliance?
on โ12-05-2021 08:51 PM
Oops - I should have said 8 letters - but clearly you have it worked out.
on โ12-05-2021 09:33 PM
Draw near to a very quiet freshwater fish.
1 word 8 letters.
on โ12-05-2021 10:11 PM
Approach?
on โ12-05-2021 10:14 PM
Correct. a, pp = very quiet (musical term) roach = freshwater fish.