CCC 2024-10-08
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(another minimalist clue) Pinch fitting. (11)
Software rusts. Simon Stephenson, ca 1994. So does this signature. me, 2012
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(another minimalist clue) Pinch fitting. (11)
Software rusts. Simon Stephenson, ca 1994. So does this signature. me, 2012
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Appropriate ?
In a closed society where everybody's guilty, the only crime is getting caught. In a world of thieves, the only final sin is stupidity. - Hunter S Thompson - RIP
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Appropriate ?
In a closed society where everybody's guilty, the only crime is getting caught. In a world of thieves, the only final sin is stupidity. - Hunter S Thompson - RIP
Nice one! My car is in for it's MOT, so I only just saw it. I need to get into the habit of looking at 09:00 again... :sigh:
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Nicked! I'll try a different style on Friday.
Software rusts. Simon Stephenson, ca 1994. So does this signature. me, 2012
I posted a similar one some time back Unfit home fit (13) Inappropriate Mine didn't last long either :-D
In a closed society where everybody's guilty, the only crime is getting caught. In a world of thieves, the only final sin is stupidity. - Hunter S Thompson - RIP
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Appropriate ?
In a closed society where everybody's guilty, the only crime is getting caught. In a world of thieves, the only final sin is stupidity. - Hunter S Thompson - RIP
I have looked at these before and could never figure them out. I am looking at these last few that are posted and I still cannot figure it out. Can you explain, for us simple minded country bumpkins, how “pinch fitting” becomes “appropriate”? Maybe I need to work on my vocabulary:rolleyes:
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I have looked at these before and could never figure them out. I am looking at these last few that are posted and I still cannot figure it out. Can you explain, for us simple minded country bumpkins, how “pinch fitting” becomes “appropriate”? Maybe I need to work on my vocabulary:rolleyes:
Within you lies the power for good - Use it!
This clue (and my previous one) are what is called "double definition". Two definitions of homonyms (words spelled the same but maybe with different meanings). So in this case,
pinch>> steal >>appropriate(verb) andfitting>> suitable >>appropriate(adj). There are many other forms of cryptic clues, involving things like anagrams and other trickery.Software rusts. Simon Stephenson, ca 1994. So does this signature. me, 2012
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This clue (and my previous one) are what is called "double definition". Two definitions of homonyms (words spelled the same but maybe with different meanings). So in this case,
pinch>> steal >>appropriate(verb) andfitting>> suitable >>appropriate(adj). There are many other forms of cryptic clues, involving things like anagrams and other trickery.Software rusts. Simon Stephenson, ca 1994. So does this signature. me, 2012
This instance is a homograph. Spelled the same pronounced differently.
I’ve given up trying to be calm. However, I am open to feeling slightly less agitated. I’m begging you for the benefit of everyone, don’t be STUPID.
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This instance is a homograph. Spelled the same pronounced differently.
I’ve given up trying to be calm. However, I am open to feeling slightly less agitated. I’m begging you for the benefit of everyone, don’t be STUPID.
Indeed, and according to my references homographs are a subset of homonyms. I plead decaffeination!
Software rusts. Simon Stephenson, ca 1994. So does this signature. me, 2012
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This clue (and my previous one) are what is called "double definition". Two definitions of homonyms (words spelled the same but maybe with different meanings). So in this case,
pinch>> steal >>appropriate(verb) andfitting>> suitable >>appropriate(adj). There are many other forms of cryptic clues, involving things like anagrams and other trickery.Software rusts. Simon Stephenson, ca 1994. So does this signature. me, 2012
Now that you spelt it out, I can see it. Very clever, but probably still way over my head. I will continue to try and figure them out, but I will not hold my breath on it actually working. Thanks for the explanation.
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