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nelson

25th January 2020, 22:12
Sorry, that should have said " American spelling . . . ."
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lumen

25th January 2020, 22:21
Thanks Nelson, I'll have a think...
So my CI?? is right?
Is it an obscure word even when starting with S?
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nelson

25th January 2020, 22:39
Yes, your CI is right. The word is not too exotic - but not something you'd hear everyday. You might see it used in this context:
"He is a ???? of an aristocratic family."
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nelson

25th January 2020, 22:42
The other part of the clue might help/
The 'venerated symbol' is a religious image very often painted on wood.
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bobbycollins

26th January 2020, 18:04
Thanks to Chalicea for a smashing puzzle. She sometimes chucks us a more challenging one and this was a lovely construction😊
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ruthrobin

27th January 2020, 14:49
Thanks, Bobbycollins. I really appreciated your approval. Setters do, of course, log in to see what you are saying. This puzzle was a joy to compile too.
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