# Crossword Clue Game **URL:** \ **Category:** Thread Games\ **Created:** [October 25, 2020, 7:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crossword-clue-game/923818 "2020-10-25T07:00:03Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 7
**Author:** ![Knowed\_Out](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/knowed_out/32/7380_2.png) [@Knowed\_Out](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Knowed_Out)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2020, 12:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crossword-clue-game/923818/121 "2020-11-12T12:11:48Z")
Can each clue writer explain these entries? > [@PlaceboTarget](#): > > He wears the mask that his dad made for him in the movie named after him. > [@Spoons](#): > > Supported John in 1960 > [@RivkahChaya](#): > > Toronto guitar. ---
**Author:** ![RivkahChaya](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rivkahchaya/32/8919_2.png) [@RivkahChaya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RivkahChaya)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2020, 12:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crossword-clue-game/923818/122 "2020-11-12T12:19:38Z")
> [@RivkahChaya](#): > > Toronto guitar. There’s a Guitar manufacturer based in Toronto called “Frank.” I thought if _I’d_ heard of it, it must be pretty well-known. Maybe not Gibson, but I’m not a guitar player, nor any kind of musician, so I really figured it must be something people knew about. ---
**Author:** ![RivkahChaya](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rivkahchaya/32/8919_2.png) [@RivkahChaya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RivkahChaya)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2020, 12:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crossword-clue-game/923818/123 "2020-11-12T12:25:08Z")
Oh, and the “Supported John” makes sense to me: Sen. Frank Church gave the keynote address at the Democratic National Convention in 1960. But, probably not everyone can name all the Democratic keynote speakers from the 20th century, in order, like my father could, and some of it rubbed off. ---
**Author:** ![PlaceboTarget](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/placebotarget/32/1073_2.png) [@PlaceboTarget](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PlaceboTarget)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2020, 1:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crossword-clue-game/923818/124 "2020-11-12T13:34:54Z")
> **[Frank (film)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_(film))** > > Pages for logged out editors learn more > > > > Frank is a 2014 independent black comedy film directed by Lenny Abrahamson, produced by David Barron, Ed Guiney and Stevie Lee and written by Jon Ronson and Peter Straughan. It stars Michael Fassbender, Domhnall Gleeson, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Scoot McNairy, and François Civil. > The film premiered at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival. It was released theatrically in Ireland and Britain on 9 May 2014 and on DVD and On-Demand on 12 September 2014. ---
**Author:** ![Knowed\_Out](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/knowed_out/32/7380_2.png) [@Knowed\_Out](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Knowed_Out)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2020, 5:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crossword-clue-game/923818/125 "2020-11-12T17:46:34Z")
So many good choices and I learned a few things, but I’ll go with the RHPS reference. > [@Spoons](#): > > Brad and Janet’s host Take it away @Spoons! ---
**Author:** ![Spoons](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spoons/32/3141_2.png) [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2020, 9:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crossword-clue-game/923818/126 "2020-11-12T21:48:56Z")
> [@RivkahChaya](#): > > Oh, and the “Supported John” makes sense to me: Sen. Frank Church gave the keynote address at the Democratic National Convention in 1960. Right idea, but wrong Frank. I was actually thinking Sinatra, who supported JFK in 1960. But Church works too, so there you go. Thanks, **Knowed Out**! Okay, the next word is … **MIDDLE** ---
**Author:** ![Knowed\_Out](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/knowed_out/32/7380_2.png) [@Knowed\_Out](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Knowed_Out)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2020, 10:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crossword-clue-game/923818/127 "2020-11-12T22:12:17Z")
1. Malcolm was there for seven seasons 2. The part of the ground where compromise occurs 3. The part of next week where someone lands after being hit really hard 4. Betwixt and between 5. Halfway point ---
**Author:** ![FastDan1](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fastdan1/32/427_2.png) [@FastDan1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FastDan1)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2020, 10:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crossword-clue-game/923818/128 "2020-11-12T22:26:34Z")
1. Not the eldest or youngest child 2. Where you’re stuck with me? 3. One type of linebacker 4. Where on earth is Bilbo? 5. School or English ---
**Author:** ![RivkahChaya](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rivkahchaya/32/8919_2.png) [@RivkahChaya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RivkahChaya)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2020, 12:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crossword-clue-game/923818/129 "2020-11-13T00:15:33Z")
1. Chaucer’s English, for example 2. The most varied stage of a chess game. 3. Your 40s & 50s, with “age.” 4. Broker or retailer, with “man.” 5. _\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_march_ (by Mary Ann Evans) ---
**Author:** ![needscoffee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/needscoffee/32/1076_2.png) [@needscoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/needscoffee)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2020, 2:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crossword-clue-game/923818/130 "2020-11-13T02:48:06Z")
1. The driving finger 2. The man you like to skip 3. The name most people rarely use 4. \_\_\_\_ Ages or age 5. The furthest point of nowhere ---
**Author:** ![PlaceboTarget](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/placebotarget/32/1073_2.png) [@PlaceboTarget](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PlaceboTarget)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2020, 6:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crossword-clue-game/923818/131 "2020-11-13T06:53:26Z")
1. A line of symmetry. 2. Part of the road walked by a centrist. 3. This America consists of average citizens. 4. The monkey’s position in a come-and-get-it game. 5. The class that makes the backbone of the American economy. ---
**Author:** ![Spoons](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spoons/32/3141_2.png) [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2020, 11:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crossword-clue-game/923818/132 "2020-11-14T23:21:38Z")
This one made me laugh, so it’s the winner: > [@needscoffee](#): > > 1. The driving finger Take it away, **needscoffee**! ---
**Author:** ![needscoffee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/needscoffee/32/1076_2.png) [@needscoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/needscoffee)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2020, 12:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crossword-clue-game/923818/133 "2020-11-15T00:45:36Z")
I ~~stole~~ borrowed that from [@Tripolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-s-the-third-finger-of-the-non-ring-hand-called/917883/10) a few months back. New word: **DRIVE** ---
**Author:** ![Spoons](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spoons/32/3141_2.png) [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2020, 4:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crossword-clue-game/923818/134 "2020-11-15T04:03:59Z")
1. Golf shot 2. Football team’s effort 3. Rodeo is one 4. Cars’ hit? 5. Radio morning or afternoon ---
**Author:** ![RivkahChaya](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rivkahchaya/32/8919_2.png) [@RivkahChaya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RivkahChaya)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2020, 10:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crossword-clue-game/923818/135 "2020-11-15T10:41:43Z")
1. Ambition 2. Chauffeur’s job description. 3. With “flash” or “disk.” 4. One way to commute. 5. \_\_\_\_\_ crazy (annoy). ---
**Author:** ![Knowed\_Out](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/knowed_out/32/7380_2.png) [@Knowed\_Out](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Knowed_Out)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2020, 1:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crossword-clue-game/923818/136 "2020-11-15T13:01:07Z")
1. Hard part of a computer 2. Put down your phone and do this 3. Virility 4. 2011 Ryan Gosling movie 5. Line in baseball ---
**Author:** ![needscoffee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/needscoffee/32/1076_2.png) [@needscoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/needscoffee)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2020, 12:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crossword-clue-game/923818/137 "2020-11-16T00:41:14Z")
Tough call! I’m going to give First Place to @Knowed_Out with > [@Knowed\_Out](#): > > Put down your phone and do this but @Spoons was right up there with > [@Spoons](#): > > Rodeo is one and @RivkahChaya with > [@RivkahChaya](#): > > Chauffeur’s job description. Your turn, @Knowed_Out! ---
**Author:** ![Knowed\_Out](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/knowed_out/32/7380_2.png) [@Knowed\_Out](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Knowed_Out)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2020, 3:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crossword-clue-game/923818/138 "2020-11-16T03:23:09Z")
Thanks @needscoffee. The new word is **STREAM**. ---
**Author:** ![RivkahChaya](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rivkahchaya/32/8919_2.png) [@RivkahChaya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RivkahChaya)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2020, 6:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crossword-clue-game/923818/139 "2020-11-16T06:31:54Z")
1. Listen to music on a computer this way. 2. “Field & \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_” (outdoor gear retailer) 3. Ford it? or caulk the wagons and float? 4. With Yard; rival of Zoom and Instagram. 5. With Line; efficient design. ---
**Author:** ![needscoffee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/needscoffee/32/1076_2.png) [@needscoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/needscoffee)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2020, 7:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crossword-clue-game/923818/140 "2020-11-16T07:01:56Z")
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