COR 08: Charades 1
“Movie. Three words. First syllable. Sounds like”¦”
Not quite the charade we have in mind, but the same idea holds good, namely the custom of breaking words and phrases into smaller units. Subject to snap (5) = TOPIC (TO + PIC.)
Now you’re awake to your topic, here are six of the best charade clues from last year’s puzzles, with a trickier six to follow.
Sleepwear almost fastens (8) __ I __ __ __ I __ __
Really getting into trouble on cycle (7) A __ __ __ I __ __ [Times 8096]
Many revs make small car go (8) M __ __ __ __ __ __ __ [Hendra]
Helping with what happens at toy hospital? (6) D __ __ __ O __
Starts to ask for part of test (10) __ E __ __ __ N __ __ __ __
Unassuming ways (6) __ __ __ E __ __ [Araucaria]
LAST COR ANSWERS: Raft, second, seal, clout, groovy, out to lunch