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If I launch an impromptu CLUE CHAIN with just one clue to find a starter for Thursday will the person solving promise to start the proper game?

Please explain what you mean for the thickos among us.

Have you got a few hours, Elephant? It's a bit complicated.

I'd love to oblige, rambler, but can't commit. It really is enjoyable I must say.

Elephant, and for anybody who hasn't seen the game, I'm going to post the intro to the game on my next post so that you can see what's involved. As we do not have a person to start the game on Thursday I am proposing to post a clue on this thread to find one. I'll be here for a bit to answer questions. aristo, I know you would be one of the first to volunteer if you could.

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. Please wait until you are invited before posting your clue. 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 week's CLUE CHAIN. (Thursday 8 Dec around noon). Please confirm you will do this when you post your clue.

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 enter again. The setter will then choose the first correct answer posted, explain the clue and invite a new clue. If no correct answer is offered the setter must invite attempts and decide who shall post the next clue.

Game closes 18.00 GMT

This week's opening clue is:-

I'm sorry aristophanes has brought the other thread to the top- please ignore.

This was obviously a dud idea so I'm abandoning the thread.