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.
โ19-03-2022 08:30 PM - edited โ19-03-2022 08:31 PM
I didn't get a notification... but I should have checked.
(eBay glitches, I presume.)
Decorative tile and statuary reportedly โdread fastenerโ (10)
on โ19-03-2022 08:32 PM
sorry, telstra outage....
on โ19-03-2022 08:48 PM
... and one more letter to outage gives the resulting reaction!
on โ20-03-2022 08:38 PM
HINT
Decorative tile and statuary reportedly โdread fastenerโ (10)
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โ20-03-2022 08:49 PM - edited โ20-03-2022 08:51 PM
terracotta?
on โ20-03-2022 09:07 PM
Yes.
Decorative tile and statuary reportedly โdread fastenerโ (10)
DEFINITION
decorative tile and statuary = terracotta
WORDPLAY
reportedly [indicator:homophone]
โdread fastenerโ = terror cotter (sounds like) terra cotta
on โ21-03-2022 02:43 PM
quickie:
sounds like this tycoon is the keeper of a little sibling (7)
on โ21-03-2022 05:22 PM
Onassis
on โ21-03-2022 07:11 PM
over to you, nfs
on โ21-03-2022 07:36 PM
Pale you lamented, or so I theorize.
(9 letters)