More Cryptic Math (Inspired by Denis)

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Otis

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Oh great! :mad: So the teacher's been teaching e, e, e, all quarter long, and now comes this first line on my final exam,


"Conditions: without using e, prove ..."

I cry for help!!

(8)

 
Otis said:
Oh great! :mad: So the teacher's been teaching e, e, e, all quarter long, and now comes this first line on my final exam,


"Conditions: without using e, prove ..."

I cry for help!!

(8)
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Got it!
PROV - prove without using e
I
SOS - cry for help

PROVISOS = CONDITIONS
 
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Denis said:
Illegal clue display...should be:

Conditions: without using e, prove ...I cry for help!! (8)

I didn't "see" that 1st part was part of clue...
But Harry did! Congrats, Harry.
I think you should start a new thread with your 1st clue,
else we'll all get mixed up!!
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Ok I've posted in a new thread.

Menace, do you have a list of the "rules" for cryptic clues? Or could you point me it the right direction?
 
Denis said:
Sent you one by PM...<br>
<br>
Another, easier to follow:<br>
<a href="http://www.gameboomers.com/Garden/CrypticCrosswordTypes.htm" target="_blank">http://www.gameboomers.com/Garden/CrypticCrosswordTypes.htm</a>
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Thanks heaps. I do cryptic crossword puzzles but have never made up clues. Just want to make sure I follow all the rules.
 
Denis said:
Welcome.
However, more important than the rules (I think Otis will agree)
is a clue worded such that it is a normal everyday sentence,
preferably with some punch to it, like humorous; at least those
are the ones that seem to win at contests...
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The one I wrote has some punch to it! That's a hint.
 
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