Friday, May 16, 2008

SEMORDNILAP - FOR WANT OF A BETTER WORD

Living in the wilds of Shropshire, I’m probably the last person in the Western World to pick up on this. But, being English, it’s the taking part, and not the winning, that’s important. I am indebted, as they say, to good friend Bob, a gentleman whom you would be well advised to include in your “Pub Quiz” team, for pointing me in the direction of this little gem of English (the language) wordery.

CROSSWORD CLUE –

Response from Yorkshireman, following offer of Extra Strong Mint from backward African Prime Minister – (1,2,3,6)

Answers on a PostCard.

Please note that the ability to understand this clue is probably in inverse proportion to the distance you live away from Huddersfield or Batley. Anyone interested enough in the answer who is not lucky enough to be English, or, to stretch a point, British, can claim diplomatic immunity, and ask for further help, which, in the interests of International Co-operation will be fulsomely given.

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