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 โ22-02-2022 05:58 PM
The only thing I can think of is an anagram of โlocate nunsโ, but I canโt work out the definitionโฆ
Launceston?
on โ22-02-2022 06:12 PM
You got it countess. "Can be adapted" is an indicator for anagram.
on โ22-02-2022 07:12 PM
Thank you.
Dead skin chopped up with mashed lice (7)
on โ22-02-2022 11:44 PM
Cuticle?
on โ23-02-2022 07:45 AM
Yes.
Dead skin chopped up with mashed lice (7)
DEFINITION
Dead skin = cuticle
WORDPLAY
chopped up [charade] cut
mashed [indicator:anagram] lice -> icle
soโฆ cut+icle = cuticle
Over to you, nfs!
on โ23-02-2022 11:13 AM
Clear a hundred, then bag it.
(6 letters)
on โ23-02-2022 12:35 PM
I think Iโm missing something hereโฆ but Iโll give it a try.
accept?
on โ23-02-2022 12:37 PM
Accrue? Acquit?
on โ23-02-2022 01:12 PM
Tis Acquit. All yours.
on โ23-02-2022 04:51 PM
Thank you.
The mighty sixth one placed down the vessel (6)