I need one ansewer to finish a prize crossword

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The discussion revolves around solving clues from a prize crossword puzzle. Participants share clues, propose answers, and engage in discussions about the reasoning behind their suggestions. The conversation includes both specific crossword clues and general commentary on the nature of cryptic crosswords.

Discussion Character

  • Homework-related
  • Debate/contested
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant seeks help for a crossword clue: "Noisily shake back part of old car," suggesting the answer might be "rattletrap."
  • Another participant agrees with "rattletrap" but expresses confusion about the reasoning behind it.
  • Participants discuss the cryptic nature of British crosswords compared to American ones, with some noting the difficulty and the existence of helplines for answers.
  • Multiple clues are presented, including one about a "crucial blow action needed to get letter written," with various proposed answers like "keystroke" and "kickstart."
  • There is a back-and-forth about the reasoning for the clues, with some participants refining their interpretations and others expressing uncertainty about the correctness of their answers.
  • Further clues are shared, with participants attempting to solve them collaboratively, leading to additional discussions about the potential answers and their validity.
  • Some participants express frustration over certain clues and the difficulty of solving them, while others encourage sharing more clues for collective problem-solving.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on some proposed answers, such as "rattletrap" and "keystroke," but there remains uncertainty and debate about the reasoning and correctness of various interpretations. The discussion includes multiple competing views on the clues presented.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express uncertainty about specific letters in proposed answers, indicating potential mistakes or misinterpretations. The discussion reflects a collaborative effort to solve cryptic clues, with varying levels of confidence in the proposed solutions.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in crossword puzzles, particularly cryptic crosswords, may find the discussions and proposed solutions beneficial for enhancing their puzzle-solving skills.

  • #31
wolram said:
I have one more, Ram has ruined religious retreat, 6 letters.
I lied, One company after another takes on protective cover. 6 letters.
I found yet another, Early chopper that will be replaced eventually, two words, 4 and 5.
<<1. ashram, 2. hmmm...fire something ? or maybe something knife ? [/color]>>
 
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  • #32
Gokul43201 said:
<<1. ashram, 2. hmmm...fire something ? or maybe something knife ? [/color]>>

No 2, i made some mistakes and i am not sure if this is correct but i think, the second letter is E the forth O and the last N
 
  • #33
For the last letter, n, to be correct the ansewer to, christmass treats? found in a thousand pieces, must be mince pies.
 
  • #34
wolram said:
No 2, i made some mistakes and i am not sure if this is correct but i think, the second letter is E the forth O and the last N

_ E _ O , _ _ _ _ N - are you sure about the "O" ? Not too many words end with it and none that come to mind (memo, demo, redo, veto, zero, hero) seem to fit.
 
  • #35
Gokul43201 said:
_ E _ O , _ _ _ _ N - are you sure about the "O" ? Not too many words end with it and none that come to mind (memo, demo, redo, veto, zero, hero) seem to fit.
End with, O, ? The clue is -E -O -N.
 
  • #36
Baby Tooth
For the choppers one
 
  • #37
tribdog said:
Baby Tooth
For the choppers one
Nice ! I wonder if it's "milk tooth" for the Brits.

I still don't get the E, O N positions though. :confused:
 
  • #38
you do know that he gave three clues right? the EON are for clue number two, the baby tooth is the third clue.
 
  • #39
wolram said:
Yep, i missed a couple of posts, it is jhes that has a fantastic brain, i do not know what made me come to my first conclusion, fantastic avatar though :smile:

Ahh, you're too kind.

Now how did you say you frame posts again?

:biggrin:
 
  • #40
tribdog said:
you do know that he gave three clues right? the EON are for clue number two, the baby tooth is the third clue.
I completely missed the second one.
No wonder !

Edit : This one is 'cocoon' - the E must be wrong. Woolie : What's the clue for the "E-word" ?
 
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