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| by RTT - Wed 7th Mar 2007, 9:39pm | ||
Neil T said: Now how about you post one that some of us can solve, instead of one that most (indeed all) of us can't?! A further hint to the previous one: Two years ago the clue would not have worked. | ||
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| by Neil T - Wed 7th Mar 2007, 9:33pm | ||
RTT said: 1) Valkyrie That was quick! Now how about you post one that some of us can solve, instead of one that most (indeed all) of us can't?!2) Black Prince (Valkyrie: V (= 5* in Roman numerals) + A + L (= learner = novice) + KYRIE (Kylie with 'R[ight]' for 'L[eft]', i.e. 'having changed sides'). Black Prince: see here for the 'other', non-boat-burning, reference.) | ||
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| by RTT - Wed 7th Mar 2007, 9:25pm | ||
Neil T said: Two more meta-clues, as noone seems to be able to get Tom's: 1) ValkyrieShe carried heroes to glory, including '5' (a novice) and a stunner who'd changed sides (8) Who had burning desire for Fair Maid of Kent? (5, 6) (Wikipedia might be helpful in understanding the second.) 2) Black Prince | ||
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| by Neil T - Wed 7th Mar 2007, 9:15pm | ||
| Two more meta-clues, as noone seems to be able to get Tom's: She carried heroes to glory, including '5' (a novice) and a stunner who'd changed sides (8) Who had burning desire for Fair Maid of Kent? (5, 6) (Wikipedia might be helpful in understanding the second.) | ||
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| by RTT - Wed 7th Mar 2007, 7:11pm | ||
Neil T said: 1) The definition is 'A rallying cry', and the answer is formed from two shorter words (total 8 letters) meaning 'leader', e.g. 'king', 'CO', etc. This is the correct interpretation. I'd refer you back to the qualifier stated before the clue - not everyone reading this site will be able to get it. | ||
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