Cryptic Crossword Clues

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Re: Cryptic Crossword Clues

#21 Post by Doug »

Veem wrote: ↑Tue Aug 10, 2021 8:31 pm
Veem wrote: ↑Mon Aug 09, 2021 3:50 pm Practical joke requiring a dessert and a berth. (5,3,3)
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Re: Cryptic Crossword Clues

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Doug wrote: ↑Tue Aug 10, 2021 11:25 pm
Veem wrote: ↑Tue Aug 10, 2021 8:31 pm
Veem wrote: ↑Mon Aug 09, 2021 3:50 pm Practical joke requiring a dessert and a berth. (5,3,3)
Bump
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The first two words are the straight clue.

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Re: Cryptic Crossword Clues

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Veem wrote: ↑Thu Aug 12, 2021 11:21 pm
Doug wrote: ↑Tue Aug 10, 2021 11:25 pm
Veem wrote: ↑Tue Aug 10, 2021 8:31 pm

Bump
Havn't a clue
The first two words are the straight clue.
Me thinks you have stumped us there.

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Re: Cryptic Crossword Clues

#24 Post by Veem »

OK. I'll spoon-feed you. But you'll kick yourself ...........

A---- P-- B--

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#25 Post by Doug »

Oh bugger, wonderful.
Should have known as back in 96 when we got married here our French neighbours did that to our bed.
Over to you once again.

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Re: Cryptic Crossword Clues

#26 Post by Char »

Ah - I get how that works now. :oops: Although we used to call them apple turnover, not pie.

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Re: Cryptic Crossword Clues

#27 Post by Veem »

Although you didn't give an answer Doug, I think it was clear that you had got it. That makes it your turn.

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#28 Post by Doug »

Thank you V.

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#29 Post by Oldblueraincoat »

Maiden's Blush

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Oldblueraincoat wrote: ↑Fri Aug 13, 2021 8:13 pm Maiden's Blush
Welcome. Your turn.

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