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Forum Rules

Welcome to CLUE CHAIN - usually started each Monday around noon.

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

The first correct solver, judged by the setter, is then invited to offer their clue and so on.

The person who solves the first clue usually starts the next CLUE CHAIN - please confirm you will do this.

Once you have solved and then set a clue you cannot answer again for the time being - see below.

15 min time limit per clue and if not solved the setter must declare the clue 'open' and everybody can play again.

If an open clue is not solved quickly the setter should offer hints until someone can solve and continue.

Game usually closes around 6pm.

This week's opening clue is:

Hikers' items worn without acrimony (5)

If anybody has a clue ready and can start next week I'll give hints.

The solution is 'spats'.

Perhaps someone will restart the game with another clue.

clever clue, rambler.
I was looking for without acrimony, instead of worn without !
Here we go:
Lewd concealment of blood transfusion is an occasion to rejoice (8)

For "blood transfusion" think of a 2 letter acronym

The answer is CARN-IV-AL.
Over to someone else.

I've just come back in. Good clue, FRANCIS - pity nobody seems to be playing. I'll try a rude one to try to tempt people.

Tumescent soldier buried in shit (6)

Back to the garden, then.

Answer was 'turgid'

can i have a go?

Yes, Bobs mum. Have a go.