# Cryptic overlaps **URL:** \ **Category:** Thread Games\ **Created:** [June 25, 2021, 3:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983 "2021-06-25T03:30:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 117
**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:** [August 3, 2023, 12:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/2322 "2023-08-03T12:44:52Z")
If the answer’s “Raleigh,” it’s pronounced RAH-lee, not “rally.” ---
**Author:** ![kaylasdad99](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kaylasdad99/32/3398_2.png) [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2023, 12:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/2323 "2023-08-03T12:54:37Z")
I said “sounds like,” not “pronounced the same as.” Anyway, you’re up. ---
**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:** [August 4, 2023, 11:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/2324 "2023-08-04T11:27:41Z")
Mr. Solo took in his theater box before becoming a salt maker. (7) ---
**Author:** ![Skunkdog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c2a13f/32.png) [@Skunkdog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skunkdog)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2023, 11:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/2325 "2023-08-04T23:00:07Z")
HALOGEN (Han+loge) +++++ Bright one in class.(6) ---
**Author:** ![kaylasdad99](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kaylasdad99/32/3398_2.png) [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2023, 10:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/2326 "2023-08-05T10:09:50Z")
GENIUS (GENUS + I) ++++++ Relevant, in his alien tradition. (7) ---
**Author:** ![Skunkdog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c2a13f/32.png) [@Skunkdog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skunkdog)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2023, 1:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/2327 "2023-08-06T01:12:24Z")
> [@kaylasdad99](#): > > Relevant, in his alien tradition. (7) SALIENT (hidden) +++++ The Spanish strain scrambles the intestines.(8) ---
**Author:** ![Oly](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/oly/32/8255_2.png) [@Oly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oly)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2023, 12:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/2328 "2023-08-07T12:50:45Z")
Entrails (el + strain) +++++ This app honestly incorporates work by ancient poet. (6) ---
**Author:** ![Oly](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/oly/32/8255_2.png) [@Oly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oly)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2023, 12:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/2329 "2023-08-10T00:48:57Z")
This app honestly incorporates work by ancient Greek poet who lived on the island of Lesbos. (6) ---
**Author:** ![Skunkdog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c2a13f/32.png) [@Skunkdog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skunkdog)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2023, 8:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/2330 "2023-08-10T08:31:01Z")
> [@Oly](#): > > This app honestly incorporates work by ancient poet. (6) SAPPHO (hidden) ++++ If you see a plant thriving, be sure to take a snapshot of it for me.(14) ---
**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:** [August 10, 2023, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/2331 "2023-08-10T18:17:59Z")
> [@Skunkdog](#): > > If you see a plant thriving, be sure to take a snapshot of it for me.(14) PHOTOSYNTHESIS (photo + synthesis) * * * Crybaby hissyfit allegedly resulted in this man pushing boulders. (8) ---
**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2023, 9:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/2332 "2023-08-10T21:03:13Z")
SISYPHUS (sissy fuss) The blood of drug cartels is spattered incarnadine everywhere. (7) ---
**Author:** ![Oly](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/oly/32/8255_2.png) [@Oly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oly)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2023, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/2333 "2023-08-12T16:18:49Z")
SCARLET (cartels) +++++ Crook can be found if the right moves are made (5) ---
**Author:** ![Skunkdog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c2a13f/32.png) [@Skunkdog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skunkdog)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2023, 10:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/2334 "2023-08-13T10:28:49Z")
> [@Oly](#): > > Crook can be found if the right moves are made (5) THIEF (anagram) ++++ My Afghan hound could run 220 yards in nothing flat.(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:** [August 13, 2023, 12:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/2335 "2023-08-13T12:53:34Z")
Furlong? ---
**Author:** ![Skunkdog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c2a13f/32.png) [@Skunkdog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skunkdog)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2023, 4:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/2336 "2023-08-13T16:02:24Z")
Yes! You’re up. ---
**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:** [August 13, 2023, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/2337 "2023-08-13T16:25:58Z")
Disney villain gets lower, will submerge at Arthur’s gravesite. (11) ---
**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:** [August 15, 2023, 10:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/2338 "2023-08-15T10:52:21Z")
Hints “Arthur” refers to King Arthur The Disney villain is noted for his ego and hypermasculinity. ---
**Author:** ![Skunkdog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c2a13f/32.png) [@Skunkdog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skunkdog)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2023, 9:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/2339 "2023-08-15T21:23:15Z")
> [@Knowed\_Out](#): > > Disney villain gets lower, will submerge at Arthur’s gravesite. (11) GLASTONBURY (Gaston+L+bury) ++++ Yes, the drone crashed over there somewhere.(6) ---
**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2023, 9:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/2340 "2023-08-15T21:27:19Z")
YONDER (anagram of Y + drone) We began to scoff at him when his car broke down. (6) ---
**Author:** ![Biotop](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biotop/32/321_2.png) [@Biotop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biotop)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2023, 1:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/2341 "2023-08-16T01:41:07Z")
We began to scoff at him when his car broke down. (6) DERIDE (de-ride) +++++ Advice column by Debra A. Spinner (4, 4) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983.md?page=116) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983.md?page=118)