countessalmirena
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on ‎15-01-2022 07:43 PM

It’s very topical.

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veiled-lady
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In response to countessalmirena

‎16-01-2022 08:57 AM - edited ‎16-01-2022 09:00 AM

PCR

 

Edited to say: loved the clue!

countessalmirena
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on ‎16-01-2022 01:54 PM

Yes! (And thank you - I’m glad you enjoyed the clue.)

 

 

 

Such testing times! Utter piddle looking to be right, now. (3)

 

DEFINITION

   Such testing times! [indirect definition/cryptic definition] PCR

WORDPLAY

   Utter [indicator:homophone]
      piddle= pee, sounds like P

      looking= see, sounds like C

      to be right now= are, sounds like R

           P+C+R = PCR

 

And it’s over to you.

 

 

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veiled-lady
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In response to countessalmirena

on ‎16-01-2022 03:35 PM

Thanks countess.

 

Befuddled acrobat carries the condemned.

( 1 word, 7 letters )

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not_for_sale
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In response to veiled-lady

on ‎16-01-2022 03:41 PM

Abactor

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veiled-lady
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In response to not_for_sale

on ‎16-01-2022 03:42 PM

Great answer nfs, but sorry, not this time.

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countessalmirena
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on ‎16-01-2022 03:53 PM

Tumbrel

veiled-lady
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In response to countessalmirena

on ‎16-01-2022 04:57 PM

Yes countess, tumbrel.

 

Befuddled acrobat carries the condemned.

( 1 word, 7 letters )

 

befuddled - indicator of anagram

another word for acrobat is tumbler, so anagram of tumbler

tumbrel - a cart that was used to convey prisoners to the guillotine

 

Over to you.

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countessalmirena
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on ‎16-01-2022 05:34 PM

Thank you.

 

 

 

Unpacked meat notes how long it will last (5,4)

 

 

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