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#111
July 29th, 2011, 07:26
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If you haven't tackled a cryptic crossword before, it might help to read up a little on what you can generally expect from a clue: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cryptic_crossword#Clues
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#112
July 29th, 2011, 07:29
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Haha, great work, Ichabod! I probably considered that answer on at least three separate occasions, but I still failed to make the connection. I guess I was overthinking it.
If you know what I mean.
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#113
July 29th, 2011, 08:18
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Burnt matter is a trait of character. (4)
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#114
July 29th, 2011, 09:09
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Is it
char?
If you know what I mean.
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#115
July 29th, 2011, 09:18
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zakalwe Wrote:Is it
char?

Yes, that's correct!
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#116
July 29th, 2011, 11:26
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Pass or cover a pawn. (6)
If you know what I mean.
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#117
July 29th, 2011, 12:02
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zakalwe Wrote:Pass or cover a pawn. (6)

For some reason I seem to think this puzzle has to do with poker. Pass or cover a pawn could be check or raise a bet. Maybe I'm basing this in false cognates with portuguese, though.

Even if that's the theme, I don't know the word. Maybe "gambit" - pawn = gambit and checking and raising are some sort of gambit... But I don't think that this is the answer...
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#118
July 29th, 2011, 13:24
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Is it

Castle?
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#119
July 29th, 2011, 13:38
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Incorrect. The chess theme is a red herring.
If you know what I mean.
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#120
July 30th, 2011, 01:49
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zakalwe Wrote:Pass or cover a pawn. (6)

Hint:
There are no superfluous words in the clue.
If you know what I mean.
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