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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. ๐Ÿ™‚

 

The prisoner at the cave would not stand for the electrically charged droplets of water.

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no...it's a physical thing...look up

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Corbel?

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yes, countess

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I feel horribly guilty. nfs did most of the work.

 

 

 

Bright leaf gets the blame, so rumour says. (4)

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I feel horribly stupid because I've never heard of Corbel lol.

I looked up and all I saw was the ceiling!

 

Blab?

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gilt

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Gilt it is.

 

 

Bright leaf gets the blame, so rumour says. (4)

 

 

DEFINITION

bright leaf = gilt

WORDPLAY

so rumour says [indicator:homophone]

gets the blame -> sounds like guilt = gilt

 

Your turn in front of the cryptic audience, twyngwyn...

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quickie:

 

reportedly, this country is a thief disputer (9)

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Nicaragua

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all yours, nfs

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