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Post by FFS on Aug 12, 2021 16:56:33 GMT 1
When leaves drop in America, and drop in England as well! (4)
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Post by gigi on Aug 12, 2021 17:47:10 GMT 1
Fall? Or is that too simple-minded?
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Post by FFS on Aug 12, 2021 19:34:27 GMT 1
No, it's not simple-minded, gigi, fall is correct. Fall = drop, in America and in England, and fall = autumn in America. A lot of cryptic clues are very simple, though they don't look that way at first blush.
Here's another one.
A mixed tart in busy surroundings is tempting (10)
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Post by gigi on Aug 12, 2021 20:19:37 GMT 1
Attractive?
mix up the letters in tart, busy surroundings is active.
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Post by FFS on Aug 12, 2021 20:46:32 GMT 1
Attractive? mix up the letters in tart, busy surroundings is active. You've got a hidden knack for this, Gigi - yes, a ttra ctive, as you explained.
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Post by gigi on Aug 12, 2021 21:24:56 GMT 1
Attractive? mix up the letters in tart, busy surroundings is active. You've got a hidden knack for this, Gigi - yes, a ttra ctive, as you explained. I don’t think so, FFS; I remembered the mixing of letters in a word from when I used to try doing the cryptic clues on the other forum; that suggested ttra, which led straight to attractive.
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Post by Veem on Aug 13, 2021 15:53:19 GMT 1
Gigi, are you going to set a clue for us?
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Post by gigi on Aug 13, 2021 16:19:45 GMT 1
Some forget to get here for gathering (3-8)
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Post by Veem on Aug 13, 2021 16:42:34 GMT 1
Great clue. Some forget to get here for gathering
Get together.
Being flushed with success, why not have another go?
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Post by gigi on Aug 13, 2021 16:55:43 GMT 1
Its message is a grave one (9)
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2021 17:18:21 GMT 1
Tombstone?
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Post by gigi on Aug 13, 2021 17:33:10 GMT 1
Correct - either headstone or tombstone.
Good - and now it’s over to you.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2021 18:01:21 GMT 1
I definitely don't have your gift, but here goes.
In which region can I find some wine which is good for me, doctor? (5)
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Post by Veem on Aug 13, 2021 18:27:05 GMT 1
Good clue St V.
In which region can I find some wine which is good for me, doctor?
Medoc?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2021 20:04:22 GMT 1
Yes, Veem, and thanks for the encouragement!
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