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Offline Roger Kettle

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The Sunday Times Clue Thingy Again.
« on: October 19, 2008, 09:51:57 AM »
In today's Sunday Times, the crossword clue-writing competition is for the word "translator". I've come up with "His bed is lit", but I'm not happy with it. Over to you....

Offline The Peepmaster

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Re: The Sunday Times Clue Thingy Again.
« Reply #1 on: October 19, 2008, 11:06:00 AM »
He rants wildly to the French. Topping!


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Re: The Sunday Times Clue Thingy Again.
« Reply #2 on: October 19, 2008, 11:08:02 AM »
He might cross the French peak, so to speak!
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Re: The Sunday Times Clue Thingy Again.
« Reply #3 on: October 19, 2008, 11:10:05 AM »
re-connected torn tarsal creates understanding.

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Re: The Sunday Times Clue Thingy Again.
« Reply #4 on: October 19, 2008, 11:18:39 AM »
First thing, roar back about a new slant. He'll understand.
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Re: The Sunday Times Clue Thingy Again.
« Reply #5 on: October 19, 2008, 11:23:09 AM »
What the hell are you lot on about? No wonder people are flocking to Sudoku!  >:(

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Re: The Sunday Times Clue Thingy Again.
« Reply #6 on: October 19, 2008, 11:25:04 AM »
One who translates.
I apologise, in advance.

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Re: The Sunday Times Clue Thingy Again.
« Reply #7 on: October 19, 2008, 11:30:47 AM »
Firstly, he could be Turkish, Russian, Austrian, Nepalese, Swedish, Lithuanian, African, Thai or Romanian.
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Re: The Sunday Times Clue Thingy Again.
« Reply #8 on: October 19, 2008, 11:46:10 AM »
Does it matter? So long as he translates. I think you're missing the point here, Peepsie, with respect.
I apologise, in advance.

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Re: The Sunday Times Clue Thingy Again.
« Reply #9 on: October 19, 2008, 12:05:48 PM »
Okay, these are all very good attempts, but I got them really quickly. I think you'll have to do better for the Sunday Times, in all honesty.
I apologise, in advance.

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Re: The Sunday Times Clue Thingy Again.
« Reply #10 on: October 19, 2008, 12:08:24 PM »
One who will change sex in the future.

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Re: The Sunday Times Clue Thingy Again.
« Reply #11 on: October 19, 2008, 12:16:03 PM »
He says Mince is Hackfleisch in Germany.
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Re: The Sunday Times Clue Thingy Again.
« Reply #12 on: October 19, 2008, 12:25:35 PM »
Oh, and another thing - all the answers are the same.
I apologise, in advance.

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Re: The Sunday Times Clue Thingy Again.
« Reply #13 on: October 19, 2008, 12:27:55 PM »
Oh, and another thing - all the answers are the same.

Don't get that one....  ???
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Re: The Sunday Times Clue Thingy Again.
« Reply #14 on: October 19, 2008, 12:57:33 PM »
Oh, and another thing - all the answers are the same.

Don't get that one....  ???

Nope - don't get that one.
I apologise, in advance.