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Some cryptic crossword clues:
1. The direct route preferred by the Roundheads [5,3 letters] Short cut. Bookpossum, 1 point.
2. When hammering, take care to hit this [5,4 letters] Right nail. Bookpossum, 1 point.
3. Much that could be got from a timber merchant [5,4 letters] Great deal. Bilbo, 1 point.
4. The right sort of woman to start a dame school [3 letters] Ada. Bookpossum, 1 point.
5. The War (anag) [6 letters] Wreath. Bilbo, 1 point.
6. The little fellow has some beer: it makes me lose colour, I say [6 letters] Impale. Bilbo, 1 point.
Scores so far: Bilbo and Bookpossum, 3 points each.
These questions have a common origin. 5 points for what that origin was.
The questions were all part of a particular crossword with an interesting history. While the crossword itself is an obscure part of the whole, it's associated with something much better-known. Let's see how many clever questions and strategic clues it takes to get to the answer - and those five remaining points!
I'm heading for bed soon. See you in all too few hours.
Last edited by Shayne Parkinson; 05-19-2014 at 05:53 AM.
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