Cryptic Crossword Clues

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Cryptic Crossword Clues

#1 Post by Char »

Simply answer the question (any passable answer will do) and then ask a new one.

Have fun. :D

Let's start off with this;

Accommodation that’s barred for flappers (4-4)

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Bird cage

Container keeps you clean (4-4)

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Soap-dish ?
Avian cleaner. 7-6

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Doug wrote: Tue Aug 03, 2021 11:50 am Soap-dish ?
Avian cleaner. 7-6
No takers so I'll say.
Feather duster.

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Doug wrote: Tue Aug 03, 2021 8:09 pm
Doug wrote: Tue Aug 03, 2021 11:50 am Soap-dish ?
Avian cleaner. 7-6
No takers so I'll say it.
Feather duster.

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A fastener that is a daily hit round the head. (5,4)

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Veem wrote: Wed Aug 04, 2021 10:05 am A fastener that is a daily hit round the head. (5,4)
Paper clip

Fall down because holidays ended. 4-4

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trip over

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Veem wrote: Wed Aug 04, 2021 10:29 pmtrip over
Yes, over to you.

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#10 Post by Veem »

Pest controller sounds like an artful crammer. (3,4)

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