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As djawhufc hasn't started I'll set it up. If he comes on in the interval just ignore my post.

Welcome to CLUE CHAIN

The idea is to start with a cryptic clue - set by me this week.

The first correct solver (judged by the setter) then has to offer their clue and so on. It would be nice if explanations are given and setter will confirm or explain.

The person who solves the 1st clue is asked to kick off the next weeks CLUE CHAIN.(Thursday 1Dec around noon)

Once you have solved, and then set a clue you cannot enter again,although you can still comment.

30 min time limit per clue and if not solved the setter must declare the clue 'open' At this time the slate is wiped clean and everybody can start again. The setter will then choose the first correct answer posted, explain the unsolved clue and invite a new clue. If no correct answer is offered the judge may choose the best attempt.

Game ends 18.00 GMT


The starting clue this week is:-

Reverse prongs after half into tripes (10)

intestines?

reverse=setback=tes

in-tes-tines

Correct ixion.

Half into= IN
Reverse= setback= TES
Prongs=TINES


Would you post your clue please?

Apologies Rambler- IT system failure.

I have a clue etc if I get the answer to the next one I'll post

OK djawhufc. ixion starts next week so be ready ;)

Shall I do a clue now as Ixion seems to have gone?

Why not?

Beefy (celebrates today) with pig’s rear by the sound of it? (6)