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Okay, so I'm trying to make this simple as possible, since the las thread I started was a bit convoluted. Well, the premise is simple: Describe a word with accurate, but misleading clues, just as a crossword might incuding letter count, the next person guesses it, then poses their own word description. I'll start:

An instrument; typically with four strings, garners a lot of puns, basically.
Ghosts, flamingos, guitars and vodka. Eclectic subjects, eccentric stories:

Humorous guide & Recommended Read =^.^= How To Make a Cup of Tea
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Sorry, Andrew, I'm not good at crosswords unless they are really, really uncomplicated.

But could you also specify the word count for the answer, cus in a crossword, you usually know that much, and it might be helpful.
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Okay, so I'm trying to make this simple as possible, since the las thread I started was a bit convoluted. Well, the premise is simple: Describe a word with accurate, but misleading clues, just as a crossword might, the next person guesses it, then poses their own word description. I'll start:

An instrument; typically with four strings, garners a lot of puns, basically.


I'm going to guess "lyre"...

7 letters... The King of hide & seek...
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Sorry, Andrew, I'm not good at crosswords unless they are really, really uncomplicated.

But could you also specify the word count for the answer, cus in a crossword, you usually know that much, and it might be helpful.


Actually, I totally forgot about that part. Silly me!
Ghosts, flamingos, guitars and vodka. Eclectic subjects, eccentric stories:

Humorous guide & Recommended Read =^.^= How To Make a Cup of Tea
A flash fiction series :) A Random Moment in Time
Editors' Pick! :D I Am The Deep, Dark Woods
And another EP!: The Fragility of Age
=^.^=
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Nailed it Maggie.

APPLE.

Next clue: six letters - bane of busboys
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nice Larry

BLIGHT

Next Clue : 5 letter word - DEATH


Wrong. Try again.
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Nailed it Maggie.

APPLE.

Next clue: six letters - bane of busboys


Tables ?

Knives ?

Diners ?

Busses ? j/k on that one
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Nailed it Maggie.

APPLE.

Next clue: six letters - bane of busboys


Tables ?

Knives ?

Diners ?

Busses ? j/k on that one



OK. The answer is: DISHES


Next clue: 7 letters can go fast forward and read backward (tricky one)
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I'm going for...

RACECAR

8 Letters... A high speed European agreement.

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8 Letters... A high speed European agreement.


SCHENGEN

7 letters - ancient body ostensibly for all people
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8 Letters... A high speed European agreement.


SCHENGEN


Hmm... Nope, sorry Keith. The answer is not Shengen.

Try again and next time you might get the white answer!

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8 Letters... A high speed European agreement.


SCHENGEN

7 letters - ancient body ostensibly for all people



Since this has been up for a month with only one (wrong) attempt, maybe it is too difficult?

A little longer and then I shall reveal... if no-one gets it.

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Stupid double post!

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I'm going for...

RACECAR

8 Letters... A high speed European agreement.


Eight letters, high speed...

Eurostar ???
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Bien sur, c’est l’anglo-français CONCORDE (merci ma chérie Anna pour l’allusion)

7 letters - ancient body ostensibly for all people
For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires. Hebrews 4:12
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Bien sur, c’est l’anglo-français CONCORDE (merci ma chérie Anna pour l’allusion)

7 letters - ancient body ostensibly for all people


Keith, c'est "Anna, ma chérie", or "Ma chère Anna".

And we do not know if my supposition is correct, or yours.

A suivre, or,

en anglais...

to be continued.

Me ? geek geek geek geek

all in good fun ...

AnnaMayZing
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The answer is, indeed, CONCORDE, which, in addition to being the fastest airliner built thus far, is also a French word meaning , effectively, Cordial Agreement.

Well done, Keith.

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And you are welcome, Keith, for my prompt that pointed you in the right direction.
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Bien sur, c’est l’anglo-français CONCORDE (merci ma chérie Anna pour l’allusion)

7 letters - ancient body ostensibly for all people


Taking a wild punt, could it be COMMONS?

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7 letters - ancient body ostensibly for all people


Taking a wild punt, could it be COMMONS?


Not quite there Anna, but along the right lines. Try something older.
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Not quite there Anna, but along the right lines. Try something older.


In that case, how about TYNWALD?

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In that case, how about TYNWALD?


You are getting very warm my friend but not quite there. Think of another Viking island nearer the Arctic circle.
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You are getting very warm my friend but not quite there. Think of another Viking island nearer the Arctic circle.



Hmm... so... how about ALTHING?

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Hmm... so... how about ALTHING?


Congratulations Anna, you’ve solved the conundrum, so it’s over to you now. xoxo
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Hmm... so... how about ALTHING?


Congratulations Anna, you’ve solved the conundrum, so it’s over to you now. xoxo


Good one, Keith.

Airborne Celt. (6,8)

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Okay Anna, knowing your love of trains I would guess FLYING SCOTSMAN, although I suspect that might be too obvious!
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Airborne Celt. (6,8)


Okay Anna, knowing your love of trains I would guess FLYING SCOTSMAN, although I suspect that might be too obvious!


Sorry to disappoint you, Keith but you are absolutely right with this one. It was a spur of the moment thing and the best I could come up with.

Now it's your turn.

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The development of ancient civilisations followed a long path from East to West 4.4
For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires. Hebrews 4:12